Accredited Financial Investigator in Surrey

This role is within a unit where Surrey Police and Sussex Police work in collaboration, whilst remaining two separate legal entities/employers with different terms and conditions. Both Surrey Police staff and Sussex Police staff are employed in this unit on their own force terms and conditions. Successful candidates may be appointed on the terms and conditions of employment of either Surrey Police or Sussex Police, depending on organisational requirements. A discussion will be held with the successful candidate to confirm the details of location, salary, allowances and hours.

Division / Department - Specialist Crime
Grade - Grade H
Status - Full Time and Part Time Available
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £39,149 - £45,058
Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Woking

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

The Role & Key Responsibilities

• An opportunity has arisen in the Surrey and Sussex Police Specialist Crime Command, Economic Crime Unit for an Accredited Financial Investigator. Status - Full Time. Part time and flexible working applications will be considered subject to meeting organisational requirements. Location - Woking.
• The successful candidate when suitably trained as part of the team will take part in overnight and weekend on call responsibilities.
• Through financial investigation, the successful candidate will support Divisions / Forces in the targeting of criminals and assisting with financial enquiries in respect of major investigations and all other suitable investigations.
• To identify and pursue opportunities for the recovery of criminal assets by means of confiscation and civil recovery powers in order to further the disruption of criminal activity.
• To act as a point of reference for Divisional and Force-wide Officers in relation to financial investigation, assisting with referrals of specified cases to the Economic Crime Unit (ECU) and making enquiries with financial institutions.
• Prepare complex reports and statements by obtaining, analysing and interpreting financial intelligence from all available sources; provide expert evidence at court and carry out strategic negotiation toward criminal asset removal through confiscation.
• Prepare prosecutor’s statements in connection with confiscation investigations, deal with defence responses to such statements, brief Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) representatives and Prosecution Counsel and present evidence at Court as a witness.
• Take the lead role in the financial investigation of all appropriate cases, in particular ‘criminal lifestyle’ offences e.g. drug trafficking, people trafficking, brothel keeping, counterfeiting, blackmail and inchoate offences.
• Develop financial profiles of selected subjects as directed, obtaining, analysing and interpreting financial evidence and intelligence from all available ‘restricted’ and ‘open’ sources.
• Take responsibility for the financial aspect of designated operations liaising closely with case officers, attending briefings, and assisting with the development of the investigation.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for the recovery of criminal assets by means of either prosecution and confiscation, or by civil recovery, using part 5 powers for the forfeiture and seizure of cash, funds held in bank accounts, listed assets and crypto-currency.
• Assess suitability of those cases for application of all appropriate orders pursuant to the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) and other relevant legislation and to discuss and arrange requests for granting of such orders in consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service.
• Prepare Part 8 Investigative orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 together with supporting information so that they may be granted by the Crown Court and to prepare documentation required under parallel legislation.
• Deliver training in all aspects of financial investigation when required. Ensuring that other members of the Division and Force are aware of the existing provisions of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and other relevant legislation and the type of work being carried out by the Unit.
• Undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade and character of work as may reasonably be required, including the specific duties of similar or lesser graded posts.

Skills & Experience

• Previous investigative experience, you will be able to evidence your experience of leading investigations, and directing investigations, ideally in relation to financial offences.
• Demonstrate you will be able to produce clear, concise, and accurate reports suitable for court, and present them.
• Good oral communication skills with the ability to present evidence in court and to advise others in matters of financial investigation when required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain continuing and satisfactory relationships based upon mutual confidence with staff at all levels of the organisation and with members of the public.
• Ability to utilise available software in the design and preparation of reports, spreadsheets, graphs, charts and diagrams to meet with requirements of individual investigations.
• Able to assimilate and analyse large quantities of information and make sound judgements.
• Good planning, organising and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise a demanding workload to meet legislative deadlines.
• Knowledge on current legislation, Proceeds of Crime Act, Police and Criminal Evidence Act, National Intelligence Model, Management of Police Information, Criminal Procedure Rules, Human Rights.
• Show that you will have good organisational skills with an ability to work under pressure and prioritise a demanding workload.
• You will need to be proficient in the use of all MS Office 365 applications.
• You must be willing to travel dependent on operational needs.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Fully NCA accredited financial investigator with current Part 2, 5 and 8 powers.
• NCA accredited financial intelligence officer.
• Knowledge or experience of police systems and procedures.

Why Work With Us?

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working. We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people. Its important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we’ll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all. We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement. We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.