Investigation Officer (Powys)

Level of Welsh language ability required? 1

Interview Date 10 September 2026

Closing Date

21/08/2026, 23:55

Job Advert Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Investigation Officer (Powys)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

1. 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.

2. Identify and plan own investigative actions, taking into account resources, priorities, and proportionality in order to achieve investigatory objectives.

3. 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.

If you think you have the skills and passion for this role, please click theattachmentbelow to view the role profile. If you think this is therolefor you, please complete an application,evidencingagainst the required attainments (usually found on the last page of the role profile).

Please also refer to the candidate guidancelinkbelow which provides more detail on how to complete your application.

https://www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/downloads/dyfed-powys/careers/guidance-Documents/police-staff-attainments-english.pdf

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 leaveentitlements.

• Sick pay provisions

All candidates are subject to vetting and medical checks.

Diversityand 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 willbenefitfrom 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, socialstatus,or religious beliefs.

Find out ifyou’reeligible for Positive Action here .

We are committed to being a bilingual organisationand any applicationsubmittedin 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: recruitment@dyfed-powys.police.uk

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

We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.