We welcome applications from Detective Constables to join our Regional Money Laundering Investigation Team (also known as the Regional Asset Recovery Team (RART)). This team are focus on the money behind organised criminality across the South East region through the targeting of professional money launders and enablers. The aim of the team is to prosecute and disrupt the criminal flow of money, and deprive criminals of their illicit assets. This is done through traditional criminal investigation, and also through utilising targeted and intelligence led POCA powers such as Account Freezing Orders.

Working in our ROCU means you will be working in the national fight against serious and organised criminality. You will have an insight into the national policing picture, working alongside colleagues from other forces, being involved in investigations from a wide range of teams and supporting colleagues up and down the UKs ROCU network. It is an exciting area to work in, and one that is constantly evolving in response to the criminal threats that we face. We would welcome applications from substantive DCs who want to be a part of this growing area of policing.

The post holder will be required to:

• In consultation with the Detective Sergeant, identify and develop suitable cases for investigation all reasonable effective and efficient lines of enquiry, plan and conduct secondary investigations in operations targeting serious level criminals within organised crime groups
• Use knowledge and experience of serious and sophisticated criminality to analyse and identify appropriate opportunities and techniques to address investigative problems including telecommunications and forensics
• Prepare case papers in accordance with Force policy and Directors Manual of Guidance for file preparation
• Plan and conduct complex interviews of suspects of serious level of criminality, complying with Quality Focussed Investigation procedures and the national PEACE interviewing model

The candidate must be highly motivated and able to work both closely with other members of the team and at times on their own. You may be required to assist other teams within the ROCU on operational matters. You must display the highest ethical standards and integrity. 

There is flexibility around the base location of the role between TVP, Hants, or Surrey/Sussex, and there will be opportunities to work remotely in line with the Working Smart principles. Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will require a full UK driving licence.

Due to the nature of our work, security is of paramount importance to us and therefore it will be necessary to pass and maintain vetting level SC.  In order to achieve this, you must have resided in the UK for the past five years. Exemptions apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and studying abroad.  

You can find more information about security vetting here.

How to Apply

To apply, click on the “Apply” button below and submit your application before the closing date of Sunday 28th August 2022 at 23:55hrs.

If you wish to apply you need to have support from your Head of Command / Department.

• Hampshire officers need to complete an AD277b alongside their application. This form is not available on the force’s standard forms library. It can be found on the HR Portal. Please contact wfplanning@hants.gov.uk if you have any queries relating to this.
• Kent Officers will need to inform HR Resource Planning at the earliest opportunity of intention to apply.   Every Officer application form must be signed by the Chief Supt or police staff equivalent and sent to HR Resource Planning no later than 5 working days prior to closing date unless exceptional circumstances apply. This is required so that Chief Officer approval can be obtained for the application to progress, which will be managed by HR Resource Planning.  These steps must be completed prior to submission application.  If your application for an opportunity is not approved prior to submission to the recruiting organisation you may not be supported for release to the role, should you be successful.
• Officers from other forces are welcome to apply. You may wish to consult with your HR team regarding completion of additional forms.

Please upload your latest PDR (or if no PDR, a recent copy of your CPD record/Focus Feedback meeting) and a copy of your Training Record. Please  also upload the Recommendation for Appointment Form (enclosed with the Job Advert) in the ‘Line Managers Approval Form’.

At SEROCU we are committed to reflecting the communities we serve. We value diversity and encourage applications from our under-represented groups.

Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and great opportunities to further develop your own capabilities.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the Job Reference number 18786.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if we receive a high volume of applications. Should you wish to apply for this post, we advise you to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

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