Communications Data Investigator (Single Point of Contact) - Manchester Regional Centre - Three New Bailey
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HMRC's Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) is responsible for the department's civil and criminal investigations.
Covert Operations, Digital Exploitation (CODE) sits within FIS. Working across Law Enforcement and government, CODE provides investigative tools and covert techniques to front-line investigations and works with key partners to develop and provide access to new technology and systems to enable investigators to respond to serious and complex tax evasion and crime.
This is an exciting opportunity to join HMRC's Communications Data Unit (CDU) within FIS Digital Operations.
Communications Data (CD) forms a pivotal part of HMRC criminal and civil investigations, where you will act as a Single Point of Contact (SPoC). There will be occasions when overnight stays and travel to the London team will be required (Stratford Regional Centre, 14 Westfield Avenue, London E20 1HZ).
Travel and overnight stays will also be required at other HMRC locations / external training events nationally.
The post holder will be a key member of the team utilising an array of bespoke systems to lawfully acquire communications data in support of serious tax evasion and fraud investigations.
This is predominantly an office based role supporting HMRC operational investigation teams.
The CDU SPoC is responsible for the lawful acquisition of communications data, in accordance with the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (IPA), and for providing specialist advice to HMRC operational teams dealing with proactive and reactive investigations, crimes in action and intelligence operations.
Be part of a team providing expert advice and support to operational teams in the acquisition and use of Communications Data.
Review and quality assure applications for Communications Data to ensure compliance with the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (IPA) and associated Codes of Practice / legislation, in particular with regard to necessity, proportionality and minimisation of collateral intrusion.
Where standards are not met, to return applications and provide advice and guidance to the applicant / investigation team determining the most appropriate means of developing the required intelligence/evidence relevant to the investigation.
Identify, acquire and interpret communications data from Telecommunications / Postal Operators (TO/PO), to support investigations and crime prevention activity.
Evaluate acquired data to ensure compliance with Notices or Authorisations issued to Telecommunications and Postal operators and compliance with legal frameworks and operational policies.
Participate in operational planning where Communications Data is key to the success of an investigation.
Use a variety of HMRC and external service providers' online systems to lawfully acquire Communications Data.
Protect methods and tactics as outlined within the relevant Codes of Practice and other Policies.
Maintain the College of Policing Accreditation through Continuous Professional Development mandatory training, tradecraft events and distance learning events.
Maintain a current working knowledge of relevant legislations, including Human Rights Act, Investigatory Powers Act 2016, Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, Data Protection Act and the Criminal Procedures Investigations Act.
Live within reasonable daily travel, of Manchester Regional Centre (Three New Bailey, New Bailey Street, Salford, Manchester, M3 5FS).
Candidates must pass the College of Policing Communications Data Investigator Single Point of Contact (SPoC) accreditation course which is required to perform the role of Communications Data Investigator.
Candidates would benefit from a keen interest or relevant experience in communications and digital data. This will help the chosen candidates lead the way in analysing data from Telecommunications Operators to support case teams in developing effective communication and digital tactics to defend against criminal attacks on the UK tax system.
Training
In order to be able to carry out this role there will be periods of training with the CDU team in Manchester and London.
Occasional travel and overnight stays in London and other locations nationally will be required to facilitate training events, CDU team meetings, operational team meetings and meetings with partner agencies.
The role requires up to 20 weeks of training in addition to the training detailed below. Please contact the CDU on, to discuss this training commitment.
Successful candidates will be required to attend and successfully complete the mandatory College of Policing Communications Data Investigator Single Point of Contact (SPoC) Accreditation Course.
There will be a requirement to attend a one week online training course followed by a one week residential course at The College of Policing (Ryton-on-Dunsmore) to attain the "Accredited Officer" status required to perform the role of Communications Data Investigator SPoC (Single Point of Contact).
This course offers an excellent insight into providing specialist advice to proactive and reactive investigations, crimes in action and intelligence operations.
In support of this training the successful applicants will receive one-to-one mentoring in the office environment.
On completion of the College of Policing Accreditation, there will be a requirement to complete a CDU training work book and assessment to demonstrate understanding of the different areas of CDU work.
There may be a requirement to obtain Developed Vetting (DV) following completion of training to assist in more sensitive areas of FIS Digital Operations work areas.
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