Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Dover About the job Job summary Immigration Enforcement is responsible for enforcing the governments immigration laws, tackling illegal migration, removing foreign national offenders and immigration offenders from the UK. It also aims to disrupt the organised criminal groups that exploit the vulnerable for their personal gain. Learn more on our careers pages. Immigration Enforcement (IE) tackles the criminality behind organised immigration crime. Our Criminal and Financial Investigation (CFI) teams play a fundamental role in tackling immigration crime, as part of a multi-layered UK law enforcement approach. Through working closely with partners in the National Crime Agency, territorial policing and many other agencies and departments, our CFI Teams take vigorous action against those criminals that seek to benefit from illegal migration. Learn more on our careers pages. Job description Working with CFI teams is challenging and fast paced, requiring quick decision making in demanding situations. Our Criminal & Financial Investigators undertake a wide range of activities which are primarily focused on the investigation and prosecution of immigration crime but which also support the detection, apprehension, and removal of immigration offenders. Our people need to operate in sometimes difficult and pressurised environments and are required to make well balanced decisions. All staff are expected to demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism and teamwork with adherence to our vision statement: "Tackling immigration crime by empowering our people, inspiring confidence and protecting communities." Where we uncover evidence of criminality linked to immigration abuse, we investigate these offences under the Immigration Act 1971, as amended by the Nationality and Borders Act 2022, and related legislation such as the Identity Documents Act 2010. Such offences might include facilitation, human trafficking, and the use of false or fraudulently obtained documents. In England and Wales, we use powers under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) in much the same way as the police do, while in Scotland and Northern Ireland we currently rely on the Immigration Acts. You will manage a team of Immigration Officers and mentor new qualified criminal investigators focusing on serious and organised immigration crime investigations to achieve maximum disruption of organised crime group (OCG)s operating in the UK and overseas. Using the latest techniques, youll disrupt and tackle high-threat criminal immigration focused activities, build cases, and bring criminals to justice. The primary aim of this team is to take forward investigations into the organised crime groups who are facilitating the illegal movement of migrants and other immigration crime. Key Responsibilities: Leading and supervising a team of investigators and investigations. Ensuring effective and proactive supervision to ensure investigation strategies are set and the most effective outcomes are identified and pursued. Ensuring investigations are subject to regular review, focusing on delivering key milestones, such as arrest, charge and making best use other criminal justice outcomes. Acting as the lead investigator in the most serious and complex cases Managing and monitoring of investigations to ensure progress towards disruption targets. Providing quality assurance of investigations. Complying with Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE), Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA), HO policy, procedures and professional standards. Building and maintaining effective working relationships with other law enforcement partners and stakeholders. Attending court when required to give evidence. Mentoring newly qualified Criminal Investigators to the appropriate standard Taking and assessing referrals from NCCU and other law enforcement agencies to ensure out-of-hours CFI coverage. All Criminal and Financial Investigation staff are required to disclose any adverse judicial decisions or internal disciplinary matters under CPIA. Applicants need to bear this in mind when considering their eligibility for this post. Working Pattern Due to the business requirements of this role, it is only available on a full-time basis. Training You will receive full training and support to do the job. Training takes place initially in the classroom and then continues on the job with a mentor who supports you until you are fully confident in the role. Even then you are never alone; you work as part of a team where there is always someone around for advice and support. Further information on what the training involves can be found on our website. Person specification Essential criteria Awareness of the specialist functions associated with crime investigation such as use of POCA, surveillance, exploitation of digital devices, operational planning and public protection. Recent experience of leading serious and complex crime investigations, including a comprehensive understanding (through practical application) of relevant legislation, and ability to lead a team of investigators of varying experience. Experience of taking complex investigations to court, of working collaboratively with CPS and Counsel and have demonstrated fortitude in this pressurised environment. Experience of conducting arrests and working in frontline enforcement. Experience at interviewing suspects and witnesses, including knowledge of custody procedures/time limits and appropriate authorisations. Ability to work collaboratively across law enforcement and government; maximising the opportunity to work in partnership with others to enhance the reach and reputation of Immigration Enforcement. A good understanding of immigration legislation and the ability to consider non-prosecution disruption methods. Excellent leadership skills and be focused on the development of others. Desirable criteria Demonstrable experience in producing material to an evidential standard. Experience in conducting criminal investigations with international partners. Licences Due to the nature of the work driving is a key requirement for this role. To travel between locations for operational reasons. Applicants must have a full valid UK manual. Qualifications Current accreditation at PIP Level 1 - operational competence in investigating priority and volume criminal investigations. Candidates must hold a PIP 1 Accreditation and must be working towards a PIP 2 Accreditation (passed the National Investigation Exam). Professionalising Investigation Programme (PIP) is a four-level accreditation programme under the auspices of the National Police Chiefs Council and the College of Policing. A professional accreditation of Professionalising Investigation Programme (PIP) Level 1 is mandatory. For further information please see the attached documents. This vacancy requires candidates to submit a completed document in order for the Home Office to verify their accreditation to the Job Contact within the Apply and further information section at the bottom of the advert. Please note: An initial check prior to sift will be made on candidates holding PIP1 accreditation. Candidates who are confirmed as not being accredited will automatically have their application rejected. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Leadership Benefits In addition to your salary, a career with the Home Office offers a range of benefits, including: A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%. In-year reward scheme for one-off or sustained exceptional personal or team achievements. 25 days annual leave on appointment, rising with service to 30 days. Eight days of public holidays, plus one additional privilege day. This role currently attracts Annualised Hours Allowance (AHA) of 46.34% Further information can be found on our website. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity. We will endeavour to conduct the selection process in line with the dates indicated below, but cannot guarantee that these will not, where necessary, be revised. Application by 18th December 2024 As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete: CV detailing job history/qualifications/skills. Personal Statement (maximum 750 words). Evidence of the Behaviour Leadership (maximum of 250 words per Behaviour). Your CV should consist of your career history, qualifications and skills, including any key achievements in each role. Your CV will be used to provide further context on your personal statement and scored against the essential criteria. The Personal Statement should be aligned to and demonstrate how you meet the skills and experience set out in the essential criteria, detailed in the job description. For guidance and information on how to construct your application (CV, Personal Statement and Behaviours), you are encouraged to visit Civil Service Careers website. 2. Sift week commencing 16th December 2024 The sift will be held on the CV, Personal Statement, and Behaviour Leadership. Should a high volume of applications be received, the sift will be conducted only on the Personal Statement. The Personal Statement will be scored for all candidates. Those candidates who achieve the minimum pass score for the Personal Statement will progress to a further sift where the CV and Behaviour will be scored. These candidates will receive a sift score for both elements. Candidates who fail to meet the minimum pass score for the Personal Statement will not have their CV and Behaviour scored and will only receive a sift score for the Personal Statement. 3. Interviews week commencing 13th January 2025 If you are successful at sift stage, you will be invited to an interview that will be Behaviour (as listed in the job advert) based questions. The interviews will take place on Teams. Problems during the application process If you experience problems accessing this advert, or you think youve made a mistake on an initial application, please contact hocandidates.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk, including the vacancy reference, at least two working days before the vacancy closes. Further information can be found on our website. Reserve List A reserve list may be held for a period of up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made. There is no guarantee that being held on a reserve list will lead to a job offer. Further information can be found on our website. Additional Security Checks Integrity Check As well as successfully obtaining UK Security Vetting clearance, you will also be subject to an additional Integrity Check, as part of the pre-employment process, to determine your suitability to work for Border Force or Immigration Enforcement. For further information on what this involves, please visit our website. Further information In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading. If you are invited to an interview, you will be required to bring documentation for the purposes of establishing your identity. You will need to meet the nationality requirements for this role and obtain the necessary security clearance to take it up. For meaningful security checks to be carried out, individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. Learn more on our website. Security Checks - Home Office Careers For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the following page https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/demystifying-vetting Visa sponsorship We do not sponsor individuals via Skilled Worker Sponsorship / Tier 2 (General) work visas. Reasonable Adjustments If a person with disabilities is at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact Government Recruitment Service via HOrecruitment.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs Complete the Assistance Required section in the Additional Requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you're deaf, a language service professional If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the Contact point for applicants section. Feedback Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Medical Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical. Nationality requirements Open to UK nationals only. Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Home Office Resourcing Centre Email : HORCCampaignTeamIEhomeoffice.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : HOrecruitment.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk Further information If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the recruitment principles, and wish to make a complaint, then you should contact in the first instance HORecruitment.GRScabinetoffice.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission. Attachments (PIP) Level 1 - Guidance for Applicants Opens in new window (pdf, 18kB) PIP ACCREDITATION DOCUMENT - April 2024 Opens in new window (pdf, 173kB) Candidate_Information_v12_December_2024 Opens in new window (docx, 333kB) Pre-employment Checking - Document Requirements (V14) 12-08-2024 Opens in new window (pdf, 464kB) Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail