About us
At Wiltshire Police, we are dedicated to making our community a safer place for everyone. Our team is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and service. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every member can thrive and make a meaningful impact. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance, Wiltshire Police offers a range of opportunities to grow and develop. Join us, and be part of a team that values courage, compassion, and dedication to public service. Help us to keep Wiltshire safe.
Wiltshire has lots of layers - prehistoric stones, wartime bunkers, secret trails and hidden churches. But behind all of that, keeping our community safe across the years are generations of quiet police work. Some of it heroic, some of it worrying, but all of it real.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone.
If there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.
About the role
Applicants are sought for a Indexer working with the Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT) on a secondment/fixed term basis until April 2027 but with the potential to go permanent, based at Gablecross Police Station, Swindon. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Wiltshire Police MCIT working in collaboration alongside Avon & Somerset Police and Gloucestershire Constabulary to investigate major crime.
The Major Crime Investigation Team are responsible for all murder and manslaughter investigations as well as other serious crimes and incidents as determined by the departmental head.
In this role, you will be working within a small cohesive unit helping to manage Major Crime Incident Room functions.
Reporting to the Major Incident Room Manager, you will be supporting HOLMES (Home Office Large Major Enquiry System) Database functions, which is used to aid the investigation of the most serious offences. The duties of this post involve exposure to harmful material.
Every individual working within the unit, is in some way supporting and serving the community we represent, we simply could not do the jobs we do without them and this is a key role to assist in the thorough investigation of major crimes.
About you and your experience
Applicants will form part of the Indexing Team so must be able to demonstrate the ability to work and communicate with others whilst also showing the confidence to work individually when required. Applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to prepare, research, update and maintain database records. They must also be able to demonstrate personal responsibility to deliver high standards of professional practice, representing Wiltshire Police in meetings and during investigations.
The post holder must have a full UK driving licence and satisfy eligibility and vetting requirements. They will also be expected to work shifts covering the hours of 0800 to 2200, including one weekend in four. The post holder may be required to change their shift at short notice and travel to any location across the Wiltshire, Gloucestershire or Avon & Somerset Policing areas when demand requires.
Previous HOLMES 2 experience or qualifications is essential.
What we offer
• Excellent career development opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
• Flexi hours scheme
• Free On-Site Gym membership
• Physical and mental well-being support
• Generous Pension scheme
Please note, all roles will be subject to a vetting procedure, some roles due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance.
Depending on the number of applications received, we reserve the right to close this role early.
We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation who provides fair and equal consideration to all of our applicants. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence.
In line with the recruitment process, this vacancy was initially advertised as an internal opportunity for police staff applications only. Having completed that stage, the vacancy is now open to applications from both internal staff and officers.
