An exciting secondment opportunity for up to 18 months in South Wales Police with the creation of a brand-new team to be at the forefront of shaping policing’s adoption of emerging biometrics.

We are looking for a dynamic team of specialists, supported by agile working for the National Biometrics Function (NBF) The specialist team will support the review, design and develop proposals for a cohesive UK law enforcement capability for biometrics with specific emphasis on emerging biometrics and the evolution of traditional structures.

Initially focusing on assisting Forces to deliver Retrospective Facial Recognition (RFR) by supporting local and regional implementation teams to achieve the considerable operational benefits and financial efficiencies from this using this technology. This specialist team will also provide a coordination function to support the NPCC National Biometrics Strategy Board, its programme as well as subsidiary Committee structures.

Biometrics Capability Legal/Biometrics Expert – PO7 (£51 370.00)

To provide comprehensive legal service to the National Biometrics Function which seeks to review, design, and develop proposals for a cohesive UK law enforcement capability for biometrics with specific emphasis on emerging biometrics and the evolution of traditional structures.

The successful candidate must be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a current practising certificate.

with a minimum of five years post qualification experience, preferably within the collection, exploitation, retention and sharing of biometrics.

This role is suitable for part time/job share workers.

The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC Vetting.

Please be aware that if your current post is within the Public Service Centre, if you were employed after 1st February 2017 you must have completed 2 years’ tenured service before applying for any other roles. You are currently involved in an ongoing PSD Investigation then you will not be eligible to apply for this role

Please provide evidence to your suitability for the specific role you wish to apply for as per the enclosed role profiles.

If you require any further information regarding the project or the roles, please contact CI Scott Lloyd scott.lloyd@south-wales.police.uk)

Closing date: 15^th August 2022