26/08/2025, 23:55
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Coroners Officer based in Powys.
What you will be doing?
You will co-ordinate the investigation of sudden, violent, suspicious or unnatural deaths whilst also assisting the HM Coroners in legal, and public protection duties, removing other staff from unnecessary involvement.
- Attend scenes of death, examine and ascertain identity of body and arranging removal whilst ensuring that personal property is safeguarded and premises secured.
- Assess and investigate reports of sudden, violent, suspicious or unnatural deaths for which a certificate has not been issued.
- Liaise with bereaved, investigating officers, Coroners and pathologists.
- Prepare inquest files and give evidence of facts known at inquest.
This role supports agile working; however, you must live within the local geographical area due to the attendance at local court and scenes of death. You will be required to work Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.
If you think you have the skills and passion for this role 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 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)
- 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.
Please note for any part time vacancies, the salary will be pro rata.
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.
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