Forensic Imaging Officer - Photography

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