Assistant Fingerprint Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Force
South Wales Police
Role Type
Police Staff
Business Area
Joint Scientific Investigation Unit
Department
Specialist Crime Portfolio
Location
HQ, Bridgend
Grade
SC45
Salary
£23,100.00 - £27,690.00
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37
Type of Contract
Permanent
Level of Welsh language ability required?
2
Job Advert Description
Job Title: Assistant Fingerprint Officer x 1 post, Scale 4/5
Working in the Joint Scientific Investigation Unit covering both South Wales and Gwent Police, based in SWP Headquarters in Bridgend. You will be part of a successful team processing crime scene marks, completing quality assuring, comparison.
You will work a shift pattern of days and afternoons for which a 12.5% shift allowance will be paid.
You must have experience of or be prepared to work under ISO 17025.
This role is not suitable for part time/job share workers due to operational requirements.
The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to RV Vetting.
Please note, if you are subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, you 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
For further information please contact Steve Brown 01656 305984
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Regional Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Fingerprint Officer roles across South Wales Police's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Regional Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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