7719 Financial Investigator (designated)

7719

LOCATION:

HEADQUARTERS CID

JOB TITLE:

FINANCIAL INVESTIGATOR (DESIGNATED)

SCALE:

SO1

REPORTS TO:

FINANCIAL UNIT INVESTIGATION MANAGER

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

NONE

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: To work within the terms of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, the Drug Trafficking Act 1994 and Criminal Justice Act 1988 in relation to the identification and confiscation of assets. , MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: • • •

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To investigate offenders within the provisions of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, the Police Reform Act 2002, the Drug Trafficking Act 1994 and the Criminal Justice Act 1988. Plan and prepare financial investigations, present case material including disclosure of unused material and prepare financial statements and attend for Court if necessary. Investigate money laundering disclosures made by financial institutions under the relevant acts. Provide guidance and support to the Force in all matters relating to financial investigation, Special Procedure Production Orders, POCA production orders, search and seizure warrants, customer information and account monitoring orders. Develop and maintain close liaison with SOCA, Customs and Excise, Financial Investigators in other Forces and other agencies to assist in successful prosecutions and ensure the defendant is deprived of any benefit from crime. Deal with enquiries from other jurisdictions received in accordance with the Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act 1990 Provide specialist support to major investigations in relation to financial enquiries

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Experience of interviewing (ideally of an investigative nature) e.g. PEACE trained. Experience of compiling Court files would be advantageous. The post holder should ideally hold a full current driving licence or be able to travel around the force area using alternative transport.

Behavioural Competencies Self management Relationship with colleagues Relationship with customers Verbal communication Written communication Self motivation Decision making Creativity & innovation Leadership Managing & developing staff Operational & strategic planning

Level 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 4

Technical Skills Customer service Equal opportunities Financial investigation Health and safety Information management & technology Intelligence gathering and analysis Interview – general Interview – suspect Interview – witnesses Knowledge of legislation and policy Knowledge of Police environment & policy Reports Search

DRAFT PROCEEDS OF CRIME– “DESIGNATED” SO1 7719 FINANCIAL INVESTIGATOR (DESIGNATED) Amended February 2009.

PROFILE

Level 4 3 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3