Job Description
Counter Fraud Investigator – Surveillance, Foot and Mobile.
About the Role
Based in Glasgow with travel across Scotland. Requires directed surveillance, submission of applications under RIPSA, maintenance of logs, collaboration with investigators, risk assessment and documentation. The role demands high flexibility, including out of hours, weekends, public holidays and overnight stays.
Responsibilities
* Carrying out static, foot and mobile surveillance and covert recording to gather evidence during authorised directed surveillance.
* Working closely with fraud investigators and other internal and external stakeholders in relation to covert activities conducted under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Scotland) Act 2000 (RIPSA).
* Submitting relevant surveillance applications under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Scotland) Act 2000 (RIPSA).
* Carrying out risk assessments related to surveillance activity, with responsibility for the application and management of Directed Surveillance Authorities.
* Assisting in the preparation and planning of surveillance operations and participation in subsequent briefing and debriefing sessions.
* Being responsible for the storage, retention and destruction of surveillance products in line with data protection policies.
* Assisting with the collation of all surveillance products to support investigations and subsequent related court proceedings.
* Other ad hoc duties relevant to the role.
Qualifications
* Full UK Driving Licence – please indicate within your CV whether or not you have a full UK Driving Licence. Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring their original driving licence with them.
* Significant operational experience in a surveillance team involved in criminal investigations, including foot/mobile surveillance in relation to criminal investigations.
* A good working knowledge of RIPSA legislation and experience submitting surveillance applications supporting the use of covert tactics.
* Must hold a valid UK driving licence and be willing to undertake a specialist driver training course relative to the role, as well as additional surveillance training to complement existing skills and experience.
Success Profile & Behaviours
* Communicating and Influencing – Level 3
* Making Effective Decisions – Level 3
Application
Please apply online. Must provide a CV and Supporting Statement (no more than 750 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the Success Profiles above.
Equality Statement
Social Security Scotland is committed to equality and inclusion and will consider and implement any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process and during the course of your employment. For assistance, contact recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot.
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