Criminal Investigator in Dover

In this role, no two days will be the same. You could be helping to search premises one day and supporting interviews with suspects the next. You will receive full, high-quality training to help you build the skills needed to investigate tax fraud and protect public money. As a Criminal Investigation Officer, you will be expected to follow clear rules and guidance and take responsibility for your actions. This may include giving evidence in court, so you will need to be able to communicate clearly, both when speaking and in writing. There are strong opportunities to develop your career, with structured training designed to help you grow your investigation skills and confidence.

Job Duties will include:

• Undertake operational activities such as searches of premises, seizure of goods and detention of goods
• Apply laws, always adhering to legislation and policy
• Undertake arrests, conduct searches of person and interview under caution, diffusing potentially confrontational situations
• Use powers granted to HMRC to investigate and gather evidence
• Develop and maintain knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations
• Use own judgement to assess evidence
• Take ownership and be accountable for planning, decisions and activities regarding investigations
• Utilise forensic evidence and understand how and when to use forensic services
• Interact and collaborate with a wide range of internal and external people including other parts of HMRC, the Police, Border Force, National Crime Agency, Solicitors, Crown Prosecutors and colleagues from other government departments
• Take witness statements from a variety of people, both internal and external
• Attend court to give evidence in criminal prosecutions and/or financial recovery hearings
• Undertake the role of Disclosure Officer/Reviewing Officer in relation to reviewing and revealing material, created or obtained in the course of an investigation to the prosecutor in line with legislation
• Analysis of evidence, preparation of written material and official documents, including Search Warrants and Production Order applications, case files and detailed reports
• Identify, classify and handle information connected to an investigation and ensure legal obligations are discharged effectively
• Conduct briefing and de-briefing activities to identify improvements and best practice, sharing that knowledge appropriately

This is a Band O role eligible for a Flexibility Payment (FP) at Level 2 (National), worth £12,400 per year, paid in addition to basic salary. In return, you’ll work your hours flexibly (including out-of-hours, at weekends and on public holidays) and change your work pattern at short notice. You’ll also undertake periods of on-call and work additional hours. Payment of FP is dependent on successful completion of training.