DC Domestic Corruption Unit, NLF (Secondment)

Post Title: Detective Constable, Domestic Corruption Unit (Secondment)

Type of contract: Secondment until end March 2026, with possibility of extensions on funding renewal.

Rank/Grade: DC

Directorate/Department: Domestic Corruption Unit, National Lead Force

Statement of expectation for the role:

The successful candidate will hold a key role within the new Domestic Corruption Unit which is dedicated to preventing, disrupting and investigating UK based bribery and corruption across business and public sectors.

They will have a can-do attitude and be keen to shape national policing capability and build trust and confidence to support economic wellbeing of the UK.

Vetting level required: MV/SC – will require DV

Location: Bishopsgate Police Station – plus national travel and home working

Salary: According to Police pay scales

City of London Police play a vital role in keeping the City of London diverse community safe. As a Police Officer you will be helping to making the city safer and deliver a valued service for those that live, work and visit the City.

Description of Department:

The Domestic Corruption Unit sits within the National Lead Force Directorate of the City of London Police and will be part of the NPCC Portfolio for Economic Crime. As a National Lead Force unit, the team will contribute to national operational and strategic leadership in the fields of economic crime and will develop working partnerships across policing, law enforcement agencies and wider.

The Domestic Corruption Unit has been set up to be dynamic and agile to enable it to pivot to respond to present threats, intelligence led opportunities or significant reactive investigations.

‘Corruption’ is a broad term that can encompass a range of offences including bribery, computer misuse, money laundering, misconduct in a public office and others. Cases can be complex and multi-faceted and involve organised crime groups, ambiguous business relationships, whistleblowers or vulnerable and intimidated witnesses.

As such applications are sought from individuals from diverse backgrounds with diverse skillsets and with energetic, creative and can-do attitudes. Experience dealing with bribery and corruption, organised or major crime, financial investigation, proactive investigation or digital, telecoms or crypto investigation would be an advantage.

Required Skills and Experience

Hold a valid UK driving licence and be capable of driving police vehicles to at least a basic standard.
Willingness to become DV vetted and be subject to 2 year tenure.
PIP2 accredited detective.
Strong CPIA knowledge and experience.
Strong investigative experience.
Experience managing complex cases.
Keen, creative, problem solving approach.
Willingness to work nationally if required.
Willingness to participating in and pass relevant training courses.

Desired Skills and Experience

This is not an exhaustive list, nor should applicants be put off if they do not meet all points. The aim it to build a multi-skilled team able to pool their knowledge.

Experience of bribery and corruption or counter corruption investigations.
Financial investigator/ confiscator.
Experience of illicit finance investigations eg. Fraud, money laundering.
Digital/ telecoms/ crypto investigation skills.
Experience of proactive and covert investigation.
RIPA applications and experience around operational security.
Proactive, intel. Led approach to tackling crime.
Major, serious organised crime or counter corruption investigations.
Experience using HOLMES.
Experience drafting warrants, production orders or authorities

Applicants who fail to address the skills/knowledge/experience of the job description will not be considered.

If you would like to discuss the post in more detail, please contact Gareth.dothie@cityoflondon.police.uk or James.Halkett@cityoflondon.police.uk

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 18th February 2025 at 12pm.

The application and interview will be tested under Level 1 of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework.

[For internal candidates only] Please note that your application will not be considered without the completed endorsement form. Please ensure you leave enough time for your verifiers and senior leaders to complete the support of your application before the closing date.

Please note Officers who are not within 3 months of completing their tenure period, will not be eligible to apply for internal roles. This applies only to Officers who are not currently working within this Directorate.

This vacancy is open only to those who have the right to work in the UK.

The City of London Police is keen to promote flexible working and will, subject to operational policing requirements, proactively consider all applications to work flexibly. Flexible working arrangements will be considered.

The City of London Police is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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