Location: Chester-le-Street Police Station
Hours/Contract: Full time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Closing Date: 5pm, Thursday 29 th October 2026
Vetting Level: Management Vetting & Special Clearance (MV & SC)
Make a Difference – Join Our Team
We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals to join Durham Constabulary, helping to protect our communities and deliver an outstanding policing service. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful work where your skills and commitment will make a real impact.
The Role
To act as Single Point Of Contact for the force in relation to Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). To conduct financial investigation including investigative orders and cash detention. To research a wide variety of information sources for the preparation and dissemination of intelligence products. To guide decision making in relation to consent SARs. To initiate interventions to safeguard victims disclosed in SARs. To collate feedback as required by NCA for SARs.
As part of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting operational policing and delivering high-quality services to the public. Working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, you will collaborate with colleagues and partners to achieve positive outcomes and uphold our core values of professionalism, integrity, and service
What You’ll Do
- To research Moneyweb/ Arena to identify SARs requiring action in accordance with set priorities; identifying SARs victims and initiate responses in accordance with procedure
- To make appropriate decisions as to actions required for each SAR
- To conduct further research using intelligence/information databases, using appropriate software to;
- Ensure intelligence submitted within Force is accurate and provides full picture
- To work with external enquiries from other law enforcement agencies to stimulate the flow of relevant intelligence
- Ensure actionable intelligence is identified and disseminated appropriately to relevant departments and agencies
- Identify intelligence requiring further development and prepare relevant intelligence products e.g. action packages/target profiles
- To identify opportunities for cash seizure and money laundering investigations and conduct initial investigation using investigative orders when appropriate.
- To conduct detained cash investigations including necessary court applications, maintaining all aspects of case management including investigation logs and disclosure in accordance with Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996.
- Deliver high standards of service aligned with organisational priorities
- Contribute to the safety and wellbeing of our communities
- Work effectively as part of a team in a demanding but rewarding environment
- Support continuous improvement and organisational excellence
- Adhere to policies, procedures, and professional standards at all times
What You’ll Bring
- City & Guilds Level III/ A Levels/or BTEC National in a relevant subject or an approved equivalent
- NCA Financial Investigation accreditation (or willing to undertake)
- A strong commitment to public service and our organisational values
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
- Relevant qualifications and/or experience for the role
If you hold a higher qualification than those required above or minimum 5 years relevant experience, please evidence this on your application and it will be reviewedby our recruitment team.
For further information, please view the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Further information
Any offer of employment will be subject to appropriate vetting checks which will be maintained/updated throughout the period of service.
Applicants must have been a UK resident for at least three years prior to the date of application.
If applicants have not been a resident in the UK for at least three years and can provide a VERIFIABLE certificate from the police of any country where they have taken temporary residence. The certificate must indicate that they have not been convicted of any offence whilst in that country or involved in any investigation by a Law Enforcement Agency.
Any tattoos deemed to be obscene, or advocates sexual, racial, ethnic, or religious discrimination, by written word or design is prohibited and the presence of such a tattoo would preclude an applicant from passing the recruitment process for employment with the Constabulary.
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