Forensic Laboratory Technician

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Forensic Laboratory Technician in Forensic Services.

What you will be doing?

To examine items submitted from scenes of crime to recover trace evidence, DNA, footwear and fingerprint marks, using Fingerprint Development Unit and DNA Clean room facilities and equipment.

To assess items received, determine and conduct the most suitable processes to recover trace evidence, DNA, footwear and fingerprint marks in compliance with the ISO17025 Quality Standard, Forensic Science Regulator Codes of Practice and Conduct, Standard Operating Procedures and DSTL Fingerprint Visualisation Manual.
To examine items for developed marks, label, document and photograph all footwear and fingerprint marks developed

If you think you have the skills and passion for this role, please click the link 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 attached below which provides more detail on how to complete your application.

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.

Interview to be held on: 12/2/2025 and 13/02/2025

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: recruitment@dyfed-powys.police.uk

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