Digital Investigation Unit (DIU) Analyst

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Digital Investigation Unit Analyst. 

What you will be doing? 

To provide an analytical capability in support of the Digital Investigation Unit (DIU) and Digital Media Investigation (DMI) function by researching, analysing, and interpreting digital data and intelligence obtained through investigations and telecommunications enquiries.

The post holder will support investigations into serious and complex crime by identifying evidential opportunities, developing intelligence, and producing tactical analytical products to assist investigators, Digital Media Investigators (DMIs), and Senior Investigating Officers (SIOs). This will include the analysis of communications data, digital devices, internet and application data, geolocation information, and other relevant digital material.

The role will contribute to both tactical and strategic analytical functions by supporting live investigations, identifying emerging trends and offending patterns, and informing operational planning and intelligence development. The post holder will work closely with internal and external partners, ensuring all work is completed in line with relevant legislation, policy, and professional standards.

This is an office-based role located in headquarters (HQ) requiring close collaboration with DMI’s and other specialist departments in a fast-paced operational environment.

The successful candidate must be able to manage sensitive information and completed the relevant analyst qualifications or be willing to undertake and successfully complete this training within an agreed timescale.

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) 
  • 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.  

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.

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