Overview
Vacancy information for the Financial Investigator role within the Surrey and Sussex Police Specialist Crime Command, Economic Crime Unit. Status: Full Time (part-time and flexible working considered subject to organisational requirements). Location: Horsham Police Station and Lewes HQ. Salary: Grade 11 (£39,813 - £43,920). Starting salary typically at the bottom of the range and pro‑rated for part time.
The Role & Key Responsibilities
An opportunity has arisen in the Surrey and Sussex Police Specialist Crime Command, Economic Crime Unit as a Financial Investigator.
Key responsibilities include:
* Support Divisions/Forces in targeting criminals and assisting with financial enquiries in respect of major investigations and other suitable investigations through financial investigation.
* Identify and pursue opportunities for recovery of criminal assets by confiscation and civil recovery powers to disrupt criminal activity.
* Act as a point of reference for Divisional and Force-wide Officers on financial investigation; assist with referrals to the Economic Crime Unit and liaise with financial institutions.
* Prepare complex reports and statements from financial intelligence; provide expert evidence at court and negotiate asset removal through confiscation.
* Prepare prosecutors statements, deal with defence responses, brief CPS and Prosecution Counsel, and present evidence in court as a witness.
* Lead financial investigations in appropriate cases, including criminal lifestyle offences (e.g., drug trafficking, people trafficking, brothel keeping, counterfeiting, blackmail, inchoate offences).
* Develop financial profiles of subjects using restricted and open sources; analyse financial evidence and intelligence.
* Take responsibility for the financial aspect of designated operations, liaising with case officers and assisting with investigations.
* Identify opportunities for recovery of criminal assets via prosecution, confiscation or civil recovery, utilising Part 5 powers for forfeiture of cash, funds, assets and crypto-currency.
* Assess suitability for orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and arrange requests for such orders in consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service.
* Prepare Part 8 Investigative orders under POCA and related documentation for Crown Court approval.
* Deliver training on financial investigation and ensure awareness of relevant legislation.
* Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade as required, including duties of similar or lesser graded posts.
Skills & Experience
* Experience in leading investigations, ideally relating to financial offences; ability to produce clear, concise court-ready reports and present them.
* Good oral communication skills to present evidence in court and advise others on financial investigation matters.
* Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with staff and the public.
* Proficiency in MS Office 365 and the ability to design and prepare reports, spreadsheets, graphs and diagrams.
* Ability to assimilate and analyse large quantities of information and make sound judgments; strong planning and time management skills.
* Knowledge of current legislation (POCA, PACE, NIM, MoPI, Criminal Procedure Rules, Human Rights) and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Willingness to travel as required; driving licence preferred.
Note: If not qualified as an accredited financial investigator, the contract will be subject to a learning/training agreement.
Desirable Skills and Experience
* Fully NCA accredited financial investigator with current Part 2, 5 and 8 powers; or partially accredited; or NCA accredited financial intelligence officer.
* Knowledge or experience of police systems and procedures.
* Full UK manual driving licence and willingness to travel as required.
Why Work With Us?
Policing is a 24/7 occupation. We support flexible working and strive to help staff balance work and life commitments. We offer benefits including career progression, a contributory pension scheme (LGPS), generous annual leave, discounts, on-site gyms and sports clubs, parental leave, wellbeing support, and a discounted healthcare scheme.
Further Information
For more information or to discuss the role, please contact:
Emily Denyer — Tel 07773 487500
Julian Harris — Tel 07584 234266
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to being an anti-racist police service and value diversity. We are members of Disability Confident, Race Equality Matters Trailblazer, signatories of the Race at Work Charter and aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and HeForShe. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities.
Additional Information
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