MIR Holmes Indexer - Economic Crime
Post Title: HOLMES INDEXER for Economic Crime MIR
Type of contract: Permanent Full Time
Rank/Grade: Grade C
Directorate/Department: Specialist Operations/Major Incident Room
Vetting level required: MV/SC
Location: Bishopsgate Police station, although relocating to Salisbury Square HQ 2027
Salary: £30,190 to £34,140 per annum, plus London Weighting £6,710 per annum
Statement of expectation for the role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a position within the Major Incident Room (MIR) based at Bishopsgate.
The successful applicant will be expected to Index and Register material on complex economic crime investigations and Major Investigations.
This is a challenging and responsible role to ensure effective investigation and adhere to disclosure requirements, as you would expect, teamwork, communication, commitment and computer skills are highly desirable qualities.
The applicant will also be involved in the activation and operational requirement for Major Incidents working within the Casualty Bureau.
The successful post holder will report to a Detective Sergeant and have the opportunity to receive training to complete the above and be expected to work extended hours when required.
Description of Department:
The Major Investigation Resource is split into two services, traditional Major Crime and complex Economic Crime.
The HOLMES Indexer for economic crime will be responsible for the registration and indexing of material and assist the dedicated disclosure officers for the National Lead Fraud and Economic Crime investigations.
The department uses HOLMES to manage material which significantly reduces the risk of disclosure issues.
The role will be expected to assist and work on traditional Major Crime and Major Incident activations as and when expected.
Skills
- Skilled in the use of specialist IT packages, systems and/or databases to fulfil role requirements. Able to break down a complex problem into component parts and determine appropriate action in investigations.
- Ability to work effectively in a team to achieve shared objectives, demonstrating awareness of individual differences and providing support and advice as required.
- Able to review own performance objectively and to develop and follow an appropriate improvement plan.
- Able to appropriately prioritise and plan own work.
- Able to proactively develop effective working relationships with colleagues, partners and other stakeholders.
- Able to produce clear and concise reports and other documents within best practice procedures.
Knowledge
- Knowledge of local and national guidance and legislation relating to the role.
- Knowledge of the investigative process and any changes to local and national guidance and legislation relating to investigation.
Experience (desired)
- Knowledge of the Major Incident Room Standardised Administration Procedures (MIRSAP).
- Working knowledge of the HOLMES2 system (but training provided.)
The application and interview will be tested under Level 1 of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework
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 DS Lee Nelson lee.nelson@cityoflondon.police.uk or DS Robin Norris Robin.Norris@ciyoflondon.police.uk
The closing date for applications is 5th August 2025.
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.
The City of London Police is committed to equality of opportunities and continuously strive for inclusivity within our Force. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities and long-term conditions, those with Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic backgrounds, female candidates, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a program to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.