Lead Indexer – Major Crime Support Team (MCST)

Dyfed-Powys Police; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

Additional 24 days flexi leave

On-site gym and fitness classes

Blue Light Scheme discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health & Wellbeing Centre support

Staff Support Networks

Flexible working opportunities

Maternity/paternity/adoption leave ent

Sick pay provisions

Job summary

Dyfed Powys Police is seeking a Lead Indexer for the Major Crime Support Team (MCST). The role involves taking responsibility for the registration and indexing within a Major Incident Room, researching and categorising information, and allocating actions with support to other indexers.

The post offers buddy/mentor support, generous leave, flexible working opportunities, and access to wellbeing resources. Experience in investigative environments and data handling is essential, with Welsh language

Qualifications

• Must have experience of researching and collation of sensitive/confidential information and be able to interpret and evaluate large quantities of data to extract salient points and summarise.
• Must have previous experience of working in an investigative field, be able to meet deadlines, and must be able to travel throughout the Force Area.
• Must have a good working knowledge of MIRSAP, HOLMES and Microsoft Applications e.g. Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
• Must possess a Diploma level qualification related to the specialist area, or have proven, relevant experience bringing the role holder to a comparable level.
• Must have a proven ability to work effectively with a minimum of supervision, organising and prioritising own workload (E)

Responsibilities

• Register and index information within a Major Incident Room (MIR).
• Prepare, research and categorise information gathered during the enquiry and allocate actions.
• Support other indexers where necessary.
• All candidates are subject to vetting and medical checks.

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Independent work

Time management

Communication

Education

Diploma level qualification in related area

Tools

MIRSAP

HOLMES

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Level of Welsh language ability required?

1

Interview Date

26 November 2026

Closing Date

16/11/2026, 23:55

Job Advert Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Lead Indexer in Major Crime Support Team (MCST)

What you will be doing?

To take responsibility for the registration and Indexing within a Major Incident Room (MIR) In support of the other key staff members. Prepare, research and categorisation of all Information gathered during the enquiry and allocation of actions, supporting other indexers where necessary.

What can you expect?

All new starters will have a buddy/mentor to support you when you join

• 24 days annual leave (rises to 29 days with 5 years’ service) plus 8 bank holidays
• Additional 24 days flexi leave (role dependant)
• Access to on-site gyms and fitness classes
• Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy.
• Staff Support Networks
• Flexible working opportunities
• Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements.
• Sick pay provisions

All candidates are subject to vetting and medical checks.

Diversity and Welsh language

Dyfed Powys Police are inclusive employers and strive to have a workforce representative of the communities they police and serve. We believe that we will benefit from the variety of thinking, approach, and skills that diversity can bring; all of which helps us to deliver a better policing service.

We continue to work towards creating a safe, open culture that is ethical and inclusive of all. We have a range of staff networks and groups to provide specific support and advice, and our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious beliefs.

We are committed to being a bilingual organisation and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Information point:

If you require any further information about this role, please do not hesitate to contact: [e-mail]

Or attend our weekly drop-in recruitment event, Wednesday @ 11am – 11:30am here.

• 1. Must have experience of researching and collation of sensitive/ confidential Information and be able to Interpret and evaluate large quantities of data to extract salient points and summarise. (E)
• 2. Must have previous experience of working In an Investigative field, be able to meet deadlines, and must be able to travel throughout the Force Area. (E)
• 3. Must have a good working knowledge of MIRSAP, HOLMES and Microsoft Applications e.g. Word, Excel, Powerpoint. (E)
• 4. Must possess a Diploma level qualification related to the specialist area, or have proven, relevant experience bringing the role holder to a comparable level (E)
• 5. Must have a proven ability to work effectively with a minimum of supervision, organising and prioritising own workload (E)