Technical Support Unit Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Technical Unit Support Officer in the Criminal Investigation Department.

About The Role

As part of a small team, you will deliver specialist support and technical assistance within covert and overt surveillance operations throughout the Dyfed Powys Policing area.

The successful candidate will provide innovative technical support services to a wide variety of customers, capturing intelligence to progress an investigation or evidence to secure a conviction utilising of a wide range of technical assets. These will include imaging, audio, various electronic devices and IP networks in support of the proactive policing efforts within Dyfed Powys Police.

What you will be doing?

• Complete site surveys, feasibility assessments, installation, maintenance and extraction of technical equipment according to tasking requirements and legal frameworks.
• Carry out the installation, routine maintenance, repair, manufacture and modification of equipment including the construction of "hides" to camouflage and protect equipment, working under pressure in hostile environments, including working at height, confined spaces, darkness and inclement weather.
• Recover Digital CCTV from 3rd party systems throughout the force area, in compliance with the Forensic Science Regulators Codes of Practice and NPCC Digital Imaging and Multimedia Procedure.

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

Please also refer to the candidate guidance link below 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 leave entitlements.
• Sick pay provisions

All candidates are subject to vetting and medical checks.

Interviews to be held between: 16th and 18th September 2026, which will also include two practical assessments a). Electrical wiring and b). IP Networking.

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.

Information Point

If you require any further information about this role, please do not hesitate to contact: Sign in to view email

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