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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). The CDU team of SPoCs assess whether applications for CD comply with the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 legislation and IPA Codes of Practice.
The CDU has two teams based in London and Manchester, these posts are for the Manchester team based in HMRC's Manchester Regional Centre. There will be occasions when overnight stays and travel to the London team will be required. 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.
Responsibilities
* Be part of a team providing expert advice and support to operational teams in the acquisition and use of Communications Data.
* Manage CDU related queries that come into the team mailbox.
* Review and quality assure applications for Communications Data to ensure compliance with the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (IPA) and associated Codes of Practice / legislation.
* 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.
Requirements
* Candidates must pass the College of Policing Communications Data Investigator Single Point of Contact (SPoC) accreditation course.
* Candidates would benefit from a keen interest or relevant experience in communications and digital data.
Training will be provided, including a one-week online training course and 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.
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