Overview
Two Posts - Secondment/Fixed Term Contract for 2 years. Can be based at either Kidlington or Loddon Valley.
An opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and motivated Accredited Financial Investigator to join the Criminal Finance Team and contribute to the disruption of organised crime by targeting assets via the use of civil forfeiture powers. The team supports Thames Valley Police by conducting Proceeds of Crime Act (PoCA) civil proceedings, pursuing criminals who have benefitted from their criminality and looking at ways to remove such benefit and recover the assets.
Responsibilities
* You will investigate Cash Seizures, Account Freezing, Listed Assets & Crypto Investigations. You will use the various PoCA powers available to conduct thorough investigations and prepare your investigations for court.
* The role holder must be self-motivated, able to work with the minimum of supervision, and be well organised, sometimes working to tight deadlines (preparing case files and dealing with large volumes of material).
* You must be able to demonstrate high attention to detail, excellent investigation skills, with the ability to review and analyse financial material, and present findings in a clear and joined up way.
* Unless already fully accredited as a Financial Investigator (FIO, FI, CRiSP, Confiscator, Restraint, S.47), the post holder will be required to complete the relevant entrants exam and training, and thereafter submit the respective PDP to attain full accreditation with the NCA Proceeds of Crime Centre (PoCC).
* Please note that this role is part of a national, regional and local network and you may be required to travel for business purposes mainly across the south east region (TVP, Hampshire, Surrey and Sussex) and occasionally throughout the UK. A full UK driving licence is required.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Accreditation status or willingness to complete the entrants exam and training and PDP to attain full accreditation with PoCC
* Full UK driving licence
* Ability to travel mainly across the south east region and occasionally throughout the UK
* To pass security vetting at level SC: must have resided in the UK for the past five years (exemptions apply for overseas or other diplomatic service with HM Government, and studying abroad)
Security is of paramount importance. For information about security vetting, please visit the provided link in the original advert.
Benefits
As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 30 days annual leave per annum (pro-rata for part time, plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and the option to join a local government pension scheme. For more information on our benefits, please visit the supporting you page via the link at the bottom of the advert.
How to apply
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 22716. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
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The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 14th September 2025.
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