Financial Intelligence Officer – Surrey and Sussex Police
Vacancy Information
* Division / Department: Specialist Crime
* Grade: Grade 9
* Status: Full Time (or Happy to Talk Flexible Working)
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Salary Grade Range: £29,649 – £32,247
* Working Hours: 37.0 Hours per Week
* Shift Allowance: No
* Politically Restricted: No
* Location: Lewes
* Starting salary: typically at the bottom of the range and pro‑rated for part‑time hours
Chief Constables' Message
We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work self‑lessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe. We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you. We wish you all the very best with your application.
Key Responsibilities
* You will be responsible for developing Financial Intelligence Profiles to identify criminal offences, safeguarding opportunities relating to vulnerability, and assist in Critical Incidents and locating Missing or Wanted persons through financial enquiries.
* You will identify opportunities for the recovery of criminal assets by means of confiscation, forfeiture and seizure of cash, or by referral to the Asset Recovery Agency.
* You will act as the force Single Point of Contact (SPOC) with the National Crime Agency (NCA) on behalf of Surrey and Sussex Police, in conjunction with the ECU Detective Inspector and Detective Sergeants for all SARs related matters.
* You will be accountable for the efficient management of our SARs process, maintaining clearly auditable records concerning the evaluation and disposal of all SARs.
* You will provide specialist skills and guidance to Contact Centre staff, CID Investigators and other Proactive Teams in the above areas.
* You will be the point of contact for specific partner agencies and responsible for dissemination of intelligence and information to and from those agencies.
* You will assess/sanitise fast track intelligence received from NCA to be sanitised for CADs to be created under Op Signature. Liaise with PCSOs and PCs on best course of action for each individual case and offer advice where appropriate. You will understand the role of financial intelligence in financial safeguarding and disseminate intelligence as appropriate to assist in safeguarding against financial harm.
* You will liaise and work with other police forces, professional bodies and outside agencies such as Trading Standards, National Crime Authority and Action Fraud/NFIB.
* You will assist officers who wish to make requests for information via the FIN‑NET process, submit their request and act as a SPOC for any replies from Police Forces and other Law Enforcement Agencies.
* As directed from Supervisors or requests from other departments such as SOCU, MCT etc, develop financial profiles of selected subjects, obtaining, analysing and interpreting financial evidence and intelligence from all available sources.
* You will be expected to undertake Financial Intelligence Officer on‑call duties as required covering both Surrey and Sussex.
* At times you will undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and character of work as may be reasonably required, including specific duties of a similar or lesser graded post.
Skills & Experience
* Good oral and written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, concise and accurate reports and maintain records for reference, and present them.
* You will be able to evidence a background in investigative or intelligence based work, and an understanding of prioritising workload based on threat, harm and risk.
* Ability to assimilate and analyse large quantities of information.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability 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 advise others in matters of financial intelligence when required.
* Proficient in time management and be able to prioritise your own workload to meet tight, legislative deadlines.
* Ability to acquire a detailed knowledge of the rules surrounding the handling & dissemination of intelligence, and the principles of the Human Rights Act 1998.
* Proficient in the use of common software applications, willing to learn role‑specific software packages and able to operate and interrogate computer systems used by Surrey and Sussex Police.
* You will be willing to undertake NCA accreditation as a Financial Intelligence Officer, if not already accredited by the NCA.
* A current full driving licence will be beneficial due to the requirement for travel across Surrey and Sussex and elsewhere in the country, if required.
* You must be willing and able to be flexible with working hours on occasion to suit operational requirements.
* You will be required to pass and maintain security level vetting clearance and must evidence the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
Why Work With Us?
Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We are 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. It's 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. For more information, you can read our full anti‑racism statement here.
Contact Details
DS Steve Smith CS521
07780 227414
DI Paul Driscoll CD730
07786 693999
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