Financial Investigator

1. Plan, conduct and co-ordinate financial investigations in relation to criminal confiscation, cash seizures, money laundering and financial intelligence in support of Hampshire investigations, to prevent criminals from profiting from the proceeds of crime.

2. Prepare and present applications at court for production orders, cash detentions, listed assets, restraint, Account Freezing Orders, confiscation and forfeitures under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and associated legislation.

3. Produce criminal files and court files, using applicable case file management standards, guidance and legislation, to support a prosecution.

4. Prepare relevant material on money laundering and financial dealings for disclosure, in liaison with Crown prosecutors when necessary to support investigations

5. Conduct searches, secure evidence and interview suspects and witnesses involved in financial criminality. Provide and present relevant financial evidence to a high standard in order to prosecute offenders and where necessary provide evidence at court., Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis.

The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting: positive.action@hampshire.pnn.police.uk

The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.

Educated to QCF Level 3 OR work experience deemed to have brought the post-holder to a comparable level and hold financial related accreditation with the National Crime Agency.

Essential Experience

Extensive experience with complex investigations involving finances

Able to set out logical arguments clearly, adapting language, form and message to meet the varied needs of differing situations, individuals, groups and communities.

Able to write concise reports or other documents.

Ability to prepare and present case material to an acceptable standard including recording and retaining material.

Skilled in the use of standard IT packages, systems and/or databases to fulfil role requirements.

Able to use resources efficiently in own role and to comply with financial rules and procedures.

Able to identify potential opportunities to proactively enhance efficiency and/or effectiveness and introduce new ways of working and innovation within own area of work.

Able to break down a straightforward problem into component parts and determine appropriate action.

Able to interpret and apply guidance to a specific activity.

Able to work effectively in a team to achieve shared objectives, demonstrating awareness of individual differences and providing support as required

Able to appropriately prioritise and plan own work and to work effectively.

Able to proactively develop effective working relationships with colleagues, partners and others.

Ability to plan, apply and evaluate different policing approaches alongside partner agencies and organisations, working with them effectively.

Able to review own performance objectively and to take steps to maintain and enhance competence and professional standards appropriate to their role.