At a Glance
- Tasks: Investigate financial crimes and support major investigations with expert analysis.
- Company: Join the collaborative team of Surrey and Sussex Police in tackling economic crime.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with both full-time and part-time options available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by disrupting criminal activities and recovering assets.
- Qualifications: Accredited financial investigation skills and a passion for justice.
The predicted salary is between 39149 - 45058 £ per year.
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. The role is based within the Economic Crime Unit and will report to the Financial Investigation Manager.
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.
Accredited Financial Investigator in Woking employer: Sussex Police
Working as an Accredited Financial Investigator with Surrey and Sussex Police offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the fight against economic crime in a collaborative environment. With flexible working options, competitive salaries, and a commitment to professional development, employees are supported in their growth while making a meaningful impact in their communities. The work culture fosters teamwork and innovation, ensuring that every member feels valued and empowered to excel in their role.
