Force
South Wales Police
Role Type
Police Staff
Business Area
Joint Scientific Investigation Unit
Department
Joint Scientific Investigation unit
Location
HQ, Bridgend
Grade
SC45
Salary
£26, £31,296.00
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37
Type of Contract
Permanent
Level of Welsh language ability required?
2
Shortlisting Date
5 October 2025
Interview Date
19 October 2025
Closing Date
15/09/2025, 15:00
Job Advert Description
Would you like a career like no other? If so… Join Us.
South Wales Police brings together thousands of people with the same aim – to keep South Wales safe.
We want to be the best at understanding and responding to our community's needs. To do this we need the very best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to become part of our policing family.
We are looking for someone to #JoinUs as an Assistant Fingerprint Officer in our Fingerprint Bureau. Could you be who we are looking for?
About the team/Department you will be joining:
The Fingerprint Bureau is part of the Joint Scientific Investigation Unit covering both South Wales and Gwent Police, based in SWP Headquarters in Bridgend, CF31 3SU.
Starting Salary: £26,106.00 rising to £31,296.00.
You will work a shift pattern of days and afternoons for which a 12.5% shift allowance will be paid.
About the role and your key responsibilities:
You will be part of a successful team processing crime scene marks, completing quality assuring and comparison work. You will be working under ISO 17025.
What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:
* Must have a good standard of education to at least GCSE A-C Level, including Maths and English, or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and abilities.
* Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft applications.
* Must display high levels of attention to detail.
* Must be a sound decision maker with the ability to work independently.
There are numerous benefits to working for South Wales Police, from learning and development opportunities to schemes which aim to improve your lifestyle and wellbeing, as well as generous Local Government Pension Scheme / Police Pension Schemes, paid annual leave, flexible working and family friendly policies and many more.
The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to RV Vetting.
Please note, if you are an internal candidate and subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case-by-case basis
If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Steve Brown, Fingerprint Bureau Supervisor on
First time applying for a role with South Wales Police? Be sure to read our application guidance for some hints and tips around the application form and what to expect. Please note the successful candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to the required level.