At a Glance
- Tasks: Gather evidence and conduct investigations to support justice in your community.
- Company: Join Dyfed Powys Police, committed to diversity and community representation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 24 days annual leave, flexible working, and access to health and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Receive mentorship, training, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by bringing offenders to justice while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: No specific qualifications required; just a passion for justice and community service.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Investigation Officer (Ceredigion) in Investigation Unit.
Please note that the anticipated intake for this vacancy is March 2027, in which you will be enrolled onto our 10-week Investigation Training Course based at Police Headquarters, Carmarthen.
If you already hold a PIP 2 accreditation, you may be eligible for a shorter course.
What you will be doing?
Role Purpose
The Investigation Officer gathers and reviews evidence and undertakes investigations relating to volume and priority crime to ascertain whether a person should be charged or reported for an offence or if a person charged with an offence is guilty of that offence.
- Role Specific Tasks
- Collect and gather material, intelligence and evidence from a range of sources (including volume and priority crime reports, victims, witnesses, suspects and other sources of material) and record and retain it in a format that is evidentially admissible to support the investigative process.
- Identify and plan own investigative actions, taking into account resources, priorities, and proportionality in order to achieve investigatory objectives.
- Interview witnesses and suspects, and gather all required information, intelligence and evidence within the criminal law and the legal framework to help bring offenders to justice.
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
- Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
- 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.
- Pension scheme
- 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.
Find out if you’re eligible for Positive Action here.
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.
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Investigation Officer (Ceredigion) in Aberystwyth employer: Heddlu Dyfed-Powys Police
Heddlu Dyfed-Powys Police in Carmarthen is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive apprenticeship programme that not only equips you with valuable skills in People Services but also fosters a strong commitment to public service. With a focus on employee growth, flexible working options, and a positive work culture, this role provides a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the community while gaining relevant qualifications in a dynamic policing environment.
