The Home Office works to build a safe, fair and prosperous UK. We achieve this through our work on counter-terrorism, policing, crime, drugs policy, immigration and passports. Immigration Enforcement is responsible for enforcing the government’s immigration laws, tackling illegal migration, removing foreign national offenders and immigration offenders from the UK. We also aim to disrupt the organised criminal groups that exploit the vulnerable for their personal gain. Learn more on our careers pages. Our Criminal and Financial Investigation (CFI) teams are committed to disrupting and dismantling the organised crime groups facilitating immigration abuse; utilising its financial investigations capability to remove the proceeds of crime and strip criminals of their assets. Through working closely with partners in the National Crime Agency (NCA), territorial policing and many other agencies and departments, our CFI Teams take vigorous action against those criminals that seek to benefit from illegal migration. Are you looking for an exciting new challenge and a way to use your investigation and communications skills and protect the public? Come and join us on the frontline as an Immigration Officer helping us to tackle crime and deliver secure borders. We employ talented people who challenge and guide each other. In CFI you will work within a highly capable team who will support you to develop your skills, knowledge and experience. As a Criminal Investigator within CFI, you will undertake a wide range of activities including investigating the full range of immigration criminality in line with organisational priorities and use the Proceeds of Crime Act to strip criminal gangs of their illicit profits. You will be responsible for leading serious and complex criminal investigations into organised immigration crime. This includes gathering evidence, conducting investigations and working with partner agencies including but not limited to territorial police forces, Local Authorities, Regulatory Bodies and National Crime Agency. You will have ownership of complex and high impact cases from arrest to prosecution, having a direct impact on public safety and securing the UK’s borders. Our people need to operate in sometimes difficult and pressurised environments and are required to make well balanced decisions. This role is physically demanding, and you will need to have a high level of mobility and fitness to carry out this role. You may be required to undertake the same or a similar role within a different team or teams (where possible, at your base location or within reasonable travel distance), depending on business priorities. With appropriate training and support, this will provide opportunities to broaden both your experience and skill set. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for (but not limited to): Planning and carrying out criminal investigations into organised immigration crime, setting investigative priorities, directing lines of enquiry, gathering and assessing evidence and coordinating operational activity Working closely with partner agencies to disrupt organised criminal groups, safeguard victims, and build robust cases that support successful prosecutions Undertaking witness and suspect interviews in line with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and associated procedures in relation to investigations that include serious and complex crime Maintaining personal responsibility for all aspects of file preparation including gathering, recording, storing, accessing, and sharing of evidence in compliance with organisational procedures, codes of practice and legislation Attending Crown Court, Magistrates’ Court and giving evidence as required Working Pattern Due to the business requirements of this role, it is only available on a full-time basis. Successful candidates will need to be able to attend for all shifts including early starts, late night finishes, and overnight shifts. These shifts may be outside of public transport operating hours. You must be at least 18 years of age at the time of submitting your application. You will be required to work between 22.00 and 06.00, so this is a legal requirement. For more information visit: Night working hours: Hours and limits - GOV.UK 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. 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We will also talk about the recruitment and security vetting processes, and you will have the opportunity to ask questions from our friendly and experienced team members. 1PM 21st May 2026 - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pip1-pip2-accredited-criminal-investigators-recruitment-campaign-tickets-1988897011501?aff=oddtdtcreator 6PM 26th May 2026 - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pip1-pip2-accredited-criminal-investigators-recruitment-campaign-tickets-1988897409692?aff=oddtdtcreator Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. 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