Accredited Financial Investigator
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified individual to join the Asset Confiscation Recovery (ACE) team, part of the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU) hosted by Thames Valley Police on behalf of the region.
SEROCU leads the response across the region to the risk posed by serious and organised crime in Hampshire, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Thames Valley. It is committed to relentlessly disrupting these risks by using its 13 capabilities and by partnership working with the National Crime Agency, Forces and other partners.
SEROCU provides the vital link from national capabilities and expertise to local policing and knowledge, enabling the South East region to deliver the government’s Serious and Organised Crime Strategy and to protect communities from harm
You will undertake proactive and reactive financial and money laundering investigations in accordance with SEROCU objectives. You will be required to conduct investigations into identified individuals and organised crime groups as well as conduct financial enquires associated with ongoing criminal investigations.
You will liaise with international investigative bodies in respect of global fraud and money laundering issues directly linked to criminal activity in the South East region in order to ensure all disruption opportunities are explored.
You will be an Accredited Financial Investigator with experience of working in a financial environment (training can be given on appointment). You will be proven experience in collating and assessing information and presenting it in a concise and accurate manner. You will also have excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritise workloads and produce accurate work within tight deadlines. Ideally, you will have previous use of investigative skills in an investigative role or similar environment.
The successful applicant must have capability to travel to different locations across the region and undertake all assignments in a timely manner. Due to the requirement to work flexibly, unsocial hours and personal safety for lone working; public transport may not be available or suitable at these times. For this reason a full UK driving licence is considered essential.
For further information please email RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk or telephone 01865 555839 quoting 13065.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Friday 10 March 2017.
*Please state clearly on your application or e-mail the Recruitment SE inbox RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk which location you are interested applying for*
SEROCU serves diverse communities. To enable us to truly reflect the communities we serve, we are keen to recruit people from Black, Asian and other minority backgrounds as well as a good mix of genders. You will need a wide range of skills and experiences which will enhance the services we deliver to the public including an understanding of cultural issues. If this is you, we want you to apply to join us.
At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.
Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.
Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.
Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.
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Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
This opportunity is closed to applications.