Job Summary
We are seeking a highly analytical and driven Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) Intelligence Officer to lead the development of new initiatives with regional capabilities, ensuring the maximisation of financial intelligence utilisation and consideration in investigations at both regional and local levels.
Key Responsibilities
* Must be an experienced accredited financial intelligence officer or willing to work to obtain this qualification.
* Must have an awareness and understanding of the handling of SARS intelligence (Suspicious Activity Reports).
* Promote and give direction to the WM Region in respect of the use of financial investigations as a pro‑active tool in the fight against crime.
* To have carried out intelligence development or investigations using financial intelligence data.
* Strong organisation and project management skills.
* Must have a good working knowledge of the intelligence function as a whole.
* Must be able to maintain a high level of integrity, discretion and confidentiality when dealing with information of a sensitive nature.
* Must have the ability to work under pressure to specific deadlines, managing a workload of competing demands while exhibiting both adaptability and flexibility.
* Must be able to work methodically and logically with an enquiring and analytical mind.
* Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with people at all levels.
* Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft applications.
* Must be able to undertake independent research and produce findings, either orally or written, in a coherent and systematic format, identifying what is important within those findings and ensuring that it is prioritised.
* May involve taking and/or advising on appropriate action within remit.
* Plan and organise allocated own work.
* Co‑ordinate with other team members.
* Contribute to departmental subject/functional/unit plan.
* May monitor and allocate workload and monitor performance.
* To undertake research on legislation/complex/sensitive/contentious specific subject matters.
* Utilise all available intelligence, including that of a financial nature, to develop and prepare appropriate financial profiles in consultation with other members of RECU to identify suitable intervention and disruption opportunities.
* To undertake any other duties as directed by the Detective Inspector – Regional Economic Crime Unit.
Working Hours
Predominantly Monday to Friday 8-4, with potential requirements to work beyond core hours.
Vetting & Security Clearance
Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting and Security Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, including a full background and financial disclosure.
Medical Requirements
Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successful medical checks, which may include a drug test and, if required, a fitness test.
Probationary Policy
During the probation period new staff may not apply for alternative police staff roles without the support of their line manager; if successful, the probationary period will restart.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and Inclusion Vision: Maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness and inclusion to deliver the best service for our communities. The Regional Organised Crime Unit is a Disability Confident Leader and offers a Disability Confident Interview Scheme to all qualified candidates who declare a disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer
West Midlands Police is committed to an inclusive workforce and is a statutory employer of choice.
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