Would you like a career like no other? If so… Join Us
South Wales Police brings together thousands of people with the same aim – to keep South Wales safe.
We want to be the best at understanding and responding to our community’s needs. To do this we need the very best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to become part of our policing family.
We are looking for someone to #JoinUs as a Trainee Assistant Fingerprint Officer in our Fingerprint Bureau. Could you be who we are looking for?
About the team/Department you will be joining:
The Fingerprint Bureau is part of the Tri-Force Forensic Alliance covering both South Wales and Gwent Police, based in SWP Headquarters in Bridgend, CF31 3SU.
The post is a flexible working hours post.
About the role and your key responsibilities:
The Trainee Assistant Fingerprint Officer will deal with the basic administration and processing of Fingerprint Forms submitted to the Fingerprint Bureau and assist in maintaining the National Fingerprint Collection. The successful candidate will provide overall administrative support on a multi-functional basis to contribute to the smooth running of the Department/Force.
What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:
Must have a good standard of education to at least GCSE A-C Level, including Maths and English, or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and abilities.
- Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft applications.
- Must display high levels of attention to detail.
- Must be a sound decision maker with the ability to work independently.
The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to RV Vetting.
Please note, if you are an internal candidate and subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case-by-case basis
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates are currently underrepresented within the Force, we would particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse candidates.
To support the ambition of a diverse workforce, South Wales Place is able to offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). The GIS is available for people living with a disability or identify as ethnically diverse.
If you are an applicant who is living with a disability or from an ethnically diverse background (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) and would like to be considered under the GIS, you must meet the essential minimum criteria for the role as outlined in the advert and role profile. You should take time to evidence that you meet each of the essential criteria in your application form and/or personal statement and CV.
There are numerous benefits to working for South Wales Police, from learning and development opportunities to schemes which aim to improve your lifestyle and wellbeing, as well as generous Local Government Pension Scheme / Police Pension Schemes, paid annual leave, flexible working and family friendly policies and many more, click here for more information.
If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Steve Brown, Fingerprint Bureau Supervisor on 01656 655555.
First time applying for a role with South Wales Police? Be sure to read our application guidance for some hints and tips around the application form and what to expect, click here for more information. Please note the successful candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to the required level.
