The Economic Crime Unit are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic people to join our team to provide much needed business support. The department primarily deals with financial investigation, complex fraud investigation and asset recovery utilising the Proceeds of Crime Act (2002). As well as servicing ILOR’s (International Letter of Requests)
This post will be part of a team within the ECU who will be responsible for increasing the seizure and confiscation of assets from individuals involved in organised crime.
We are looking for people who will be creative and innovative within a problem-solving environment. You will be able to think laterally and you should be able to demonstrate an ability to work with different partners and support operational policing.
You will have the ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team, with strong interpersonal skills, confidence and the ability to express ideas and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the ILOR (International Letter of Requests) process, working in partnership with the other government authorities
- You will prepare and submit PACE Production Order requests to the Crown Courts, & the subsequent onward transmission of the authorised Production Order to the financial sector
- You will process and check the results material received from the financial sector and transmission of said material to the Home Office.
- You will support on-going investigations in respect of money laundering and the identification of criminal proceeds.
- You will assist in the cash counting process of seized cash
Prospective staff/officers must be held to a higher standard of behaviour and accountability than members of the public, and that therefore their right to privacy can be fettered in certain circumstances. This is to ensure that members of the police are fully aware and accountable for the unique powers entrusted to them and the standards of professional behaviour they swear to uphold.
Selection Process
The selection process for this role will consist of the following elements:
- Initial application
- Shortlisting
- In-person interview
Benefit Statement:
- By choosing to join West Midlands Police you will receive an enhanced benefits package including:
- Fair remuneration with progression opportunities and access to a very competitive pension scheme.
- Enhanced annual leave in addition to public holiday entitlements.
- Discounts across travel, parking, daily costs of living and leisure activities.
- A comprehensive wellbeing package including 24/7 support, free eye tests and flu jabs
- Comprehensive benefits including pension, Blue Light Card, and employee assistance programme.
Important Information
Closing Date: 02/07/2026
Interview Dates: W.C 13th July
Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting and Counter Terrorism/Security Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.
Medical: Appointment to this role will be dependent upon you successfully passing medical checks, which may include a drug and hearing test.
Hours/Location: Monday-Friday 7-3pm, Perry Barr
Contact: For further information email careers@westmidlands.police.uk
West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a ‘Disability Confident Interview Scheme’ - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.
It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants.
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