DC Regional Economic Crime Unit - South West Regional Organised Crime Unit

The South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU) is looking for an accredited Detective Constable keen to progress their career within the Complex Fraud Team as part of our Regional Economic Crime Unit (RECU).

The Complex Fraud Team (CFT) investigates cases of the most serious and complex fraud from across the South West region. CFT investigations often involve national or international organised criminality, and the team work regularly with partner or external agencies to successfully pursue offenders, wherever they may be. CFT investigations strive to be dynamic and embrace the principals of the Fraud Investigation Model. The CFT also work closely with all other teams within the RECU and wider SWROCU to pursue and disrupt serious and organised crime.

The RECU is comprised of collaborative teams of Detectives, Police Staff Investigators and Financial Investigators that work together in Serious and Organised Crime investigations. The team also specialise in Asset Denial (POCA legislation) for RECU and provide support to Operations, Cyber & most other ROCU investigations. Team members within the RECU receive a significant amount of training to equip them with the specialist skills required for serious and complex financial investigations.

Police Officers in one of our five regional forces can find out more about the work of this team and read first-hand accounts of people working at SWROCU at https://www.southwestrocu.police.uk/

SWROCU is a collaboration of police officers and police staff from the five South West regional forces. We’re part of a national network of nine ROCUs covering England and Wales.

We have more than 20 capabilities that work to Pursue offenders, Protect and Prepare individuals and organisations, and Prevent people from engaging in serious and organised crime.

Our capabilities are here to advise, to assist, or to fully adopt investigations.

We work with local forces and national partners to target and disrupt criminals posing the greatest risk of Serious and Organised Criminality (SOC). This includes offenders involved in cyber threats, economic crime, drug conspiracies, modern slavery and human trafficking, and child sexual abuse and exploitation.

We’re looking for committed people with the right skillset – or ambition to develop that skillset – to join us. People who will thrive working on complex investigations with partners at a regional, national and international level

What we can offer you

Flexible working – with many of our roles we can be flexible regarding working hours and your primary location.
Continuous professional development – we encourage and support career growth, giving you the opportunity of a flourishing career.
Well-being support – we have many support mechanisms in place to assist in improving your personal health and wellbeing.
Other perks include discounts and savings for you and your family on retail, dining out, holidays and theme parks to name just a few.
Flexible local government pension scheme.

Skills, experience and qualifications required

Essential:

Proven investigative experience of complex, protracted and serious crime investigations. Experience of gathering evidence and presenting findings in court files.
Proven investigative experience of conducting suspect and witness interviewing for complex and protracted serious and organised crime investigations.
In depth knowledge and experience of criminal law and procedure , especially POCA, PACE, RIPA, NIM and CPIA and demonstrate practical application.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must hold a valid driving licence.
Be willing to successfully complete an Financial Investigation Training Course and achieve accredited powers under Parts 2, 5 and 8 of POCA 2002

Recruitment and Selection

Recruitment webinar: Thursday 3rd July at 1100hrs
Hosted by the capability lead or a member of their team, this is an opportunity to find out more about the role, the team you would be part of, and ask any questions.
Please contact swrocurecruitment@avonandsomerset.police.uk, whereby invites will be sent accordingly. Please note that webinars will not be recorded.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - we would like to make you aware that this webinar will be a group video call which may show your personal details, such as your name and email address, to other attendees on the call. Attendees also need to be mindful of the misuse of personal data and information displayed in the webinar.

The closing date for receipt of applications is: Tuesday 22nd July, 0900am

Shortlisting will take place week commencing: Tuesday 22nd July

Interviews will be held week commencing: Monday 28th July

How to Apply

All applications are processed through the Avon and Somerset Constabulary online Oleeo portal. DC Regional Economic Crime Unit - South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU) - Avon and Somerset Police

Contact SWROCURecruitment@avonandsomerset.police.uk for further information.

If you reach the assessment/ interview stage of a process and become a reserve applicant, we would like to retain your application. This will be pending further vacancies arising for the same role in a 6-month period. By giving your consent this does not prevent you from applying for any other opportunities.

South West Force Applications

If you are applying from a South West police force you must speak with your line manager and Senior Leadership Team to ensure your application will be supported. The attached pro-forma must be endorsed by your home force Senior Leadership Team prior to submitting your application.

Existing South West police force officers are not applying to join Avon and Somerset Constabulary. You will be seconded to SWROCU in line with the Joint Services Agreement and will remain on your home force terms and conditions.

Transferring officers from outside the South West region

We have reached an agreement with all five regional police forces that allows you to apply directly for a SWROCU vacancy. If you are successful in this process you may then choose which of the five South West forces you wish to join.

Please note your successful completion of SWROCU recruitment will be subject to you meeting all the required standards for your chosen South West police force.

Additional Information

Vetting and safeguarding

This post is subject to a higher security clearance at MV and SC – Management Vetting and Security Clearance Level.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a five-year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last five years.

In accordance with the National Vetting Policy, SWROCU are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.

Police Barred and Advisory lists

Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of five years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or three years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

SWROCU is working hard to increase diversity and inclusion where communities are currently under-represented including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions, gender, LGBTQ+ communities and those from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve. All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.

Flexible and Part Time working

All requests for flexible working patterns and part time working will be considered and be dependent on the role, this includes job shares and part-time hours.

Travel to Work Protocol

This is an incentive whereby officers working for SWROCU may be able to claim compensation for travelling to work if they meet a set criteria.

For more information, please refer to a copy of the protocol attached. Should you have any questions please make contact with SWROCUBusinessTeam@avonandsomerset.police.uk

If you are interested to find our more information about this post, please email us at: SWROCURecruitment@avonandsomerset.police.uk