Division / Department - Specialist Crime
Grade - Grade 11
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £38,007 - £41,928
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Horsham
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 as a Financial Investigator.
Status - Full Time. Part time and flexible working applications will be considered subject to meeting organisational requirements.
Trainee Financial Investigator Grade 10 moving to Grade 11 when fully qualified and competent. Grade 10 Salary Grade Range - £32,772 - £35,982 (Grade 11 Salary Grade Range - £38,007 - £41,928).
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 or Detective Sergeant.
Key responsibilities:
* Support Divisions / Forces in targeting criminals and assisting with financial enquiries in major investigations.
* Identify and pursue opportunities for the recovery of criminal assets through confiscation and civil recovery powers.
* Act as a point of reference for Divisional and Force-wide Officers regarding financial investigations.
* Prepare complex reports and statements by analysing and interpreting financial intelligence; provide expert evidence at court.
* Prepare prosecutor’s statements for confiscation investigations and present evidence at Court.
* Lead financial investigations in cases involving ‘criminal lifestyle’ offences.
* Develop financial profiles of selected subjects, obtaining and analysing financial evidence.
* Take responsibility for the financial aspect of designated operations.
* Identify opportunities for asset recovery using appropriate legal powers.
* Prepare Investigative orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
* Deliver training on financial investigation to other members of the Division and Force.
* Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and character of work.
Skills & Experience
* Previous investigative experience, ideally in relation to financial offences.
* Ability to produce clear, concise, and accurate reports suitable for court.
* Good oral communication skills for presenting evidence in court.
* Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain relationships with staff and the public.
* Proficient in using software for reports, spreadsheets, and graphs.
* Able to analyse large quantities of information and make sound judgements.
* Good planning and time management skills.
* Knowledge of current legislation related to financial investigation.
* Proficient in MS Office 365 applications.
* Full UK manual driving licence and willingness to travel.
If non-qualified as an accredited financial investigator, the contract will be subject to a learning/training agreement.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
* Fully NCA accredited financial investigator with current Part 2, 5 and 8 powers.
* Partially NCA accredited financial investigator.
* NCA accredited financial intelligence officer.
* Knowledge or experience of police systems and procedures.
Why Work With Us?
Policing is a 24/7 business and we support flexible working to help balance life with work.
We offer a variety of benefits:
* Career progression
* Contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
* Generous annual leave allowance
* Discounts for everyday spend
* On-site gyms and sports clubs
* Generous parental leave
* Financial and mental wellbeing support
* Discounted healthcare scheme
We value diversity and are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.
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