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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Government

Forensic Imaging Officer - Photography

Salary Range
£24,000 - £36,974
£2,000 - £3,081 / mo

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Location Base
Bridgend, Wales
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Force

South Wales Police

Role Type

Police Staff

Business Area

Joint Scientific Investigation Unit

Department

South Wales Police

Location

HQ, Bridgend

Grade

6SO1

Salary

£28,530-£33,348

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37

Type of Contract

Permanent

Level of Welsh language ability required?

2

Job Advert Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Forensic Imaging Unit, Joint Scientific Investigation Unit, as a Forensic Imaging Officer (Photographer) based at Bridgend. We are looking for committed individuals who have a keen and enthusiastic interest in digital media and who are looking to develop their skills in a modern and ever developing investigative business area. You will help deliver specialist imaging services in support of major and volume crime across both Gwent and South Wales Police force areas.

Within this role you will attend and record crime scenes using a variety of techniques and media such as 360 photography, 3d scans of scene, assist in the presentation of photographic evidence, provide technical support to operational officers and other JSIU team members. You will also participate in an on call rota as such may involve out of normal working hours including weekends

Due to the nature of the work involved and therein the images produced within the Unit, the Post Holder must be aware that they can be of a very sensitive and sometimes distressing nature. This is a full time permanent position. This post isn’t suitable for job share/part time workers.

The Joint Scientific Investigation Unit is a collaborative arrangement between Gwent Police & South Wales Police to provide Scientific services to both forces.

The successful candidate must be prepared to undergo vetting to RV level.

If you are currently involved in an ongoing PSD Investigation then you will not be eligible to apply for this role.

For further information please contact Alex Mcfetrich on Tel: 01656 655555 ext 70653

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

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Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Forensic Imaging Officer - Photography roles across South Wales Police's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Regional Agencies.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,000 - £36,974 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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