The Role
The RECU is made up of 5 and 7 force capabilities including the Proceeds of Crime Unit (POCU), the Proactive Economic Crime Team (PECT), Asset Confiscation Enforcement (ACE) team and Serious Economic Crime Team (SECT).
We currently have a vacancy within the Proceeds of Crime Unit (POCU) based at Stevenage, Hertfordshire.
A shortlist may be created for other projected vacancies within the RECU.
Proceeds of Crime Unit (POCU)
The Proceeds of Crime Unit (POCU) is responsible for undertaking all asset recovery functions on behalf of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk Police Forces. It also provides specialist financial investigation and intelligence support across the five force areas.
The POCU is seeking to recruit a Financial Intelligence Development Officer to manage referrals received from our constituent forces and identify opportunities for asset recovery under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) and associated legislation.
The successful candidate will utilise a wide range of databases, intelligence systems and research tools to develop financial intelligence, identify criminal assets, and support the progression of asset recovery investigations. Through the effective collection, analysis and development of financial information, the post holder will play a key role in enhancing investigative opportunities and evidential outcomes.
This is a rewarding and challenging role that directly contributes to the disruption of criminality by depriving offenders of their illicit gains and reinforcing the message that crime does not pay.
Financial Intelligence Development Officers are also responsible for delivering a specialist function in the handling and assessment of sensitive intelligence reports. They are expected to determine appropriate next steps while working within strict time constraints.
The post holder must attain FIO accreditation through the NCA and maintain this through a programme of Continued Professional Development, (CPD). Applications are particularly welcome from those who are already an NCA accredited Financial Intelligence Officer (FIO)
Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo Management Vetting (5 years residency criteria) and Security Clearance (5 years residency criteria) before taking up the post. Please be aware the Police Corporate Vetting Unit will undertake security vetting on successful candidates, their family and others that live at their home address, which will include financial checks. Due to the sensitive nature of these checks, we are not able to supply feedback should clearance be declined.
You will be expected to provide evidence in your application against the following Competency and Values Framework competencies:
We take ownership
We analyse critically
We are innovative and open minded
You will have no more than 250 words available for each competency.
You will also be expected to provide evidence of the Minimum Entry Requirements (Skills & Qualifications) as per the attached role profile. There is a word count limit of 500 words for this section.
Interested? Please see the attached Role Profile for further details including essential and desirable criteria.
ERSOU – Who are we and what we do
Created in 2010, ERSOU is funded by the seven police forces that make up the eastern region, with Bedfordshire Police being the lead force. ERSOU is the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit, that oversees and delivers a regional level response to Serious and Organised Crime, and Counter Terrorism Policing for the Forces in the Eastern Region.
ERSOU is made up of both Officers and Police Staff from across the entire region and works closely with the 7 Forces and National Partners. The departments are unique, in that they offer opportunities to work and develop individuals professionally in specialist areas, often delivering capabilities that are provided by local forces.
Working for ERSOU presents a fantastic opportunity for you to learn and develop within a unique law enforcement community whose staff and officers are dedicated to protecting the public from the threat of terrorism and serious and organised crime.
We are committed to building a leadership team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently underrepresented at senior levels, including women, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, disabled people, and those from LGBTQ+ communities.
We value the unique perspectives and experience that diverse leadership brings and welcome candidates who can help us drive inclusive policing and community engagement.
ERSOU as an employer can offer.
- Blue light card discounts
- Generous pension scheme
- Opportunities to get involved with networking groups such as the network of women, LGBTQ+, parent, carers, health, and wellbeing.
VETTING
Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo Management Vetting (5 years residency criteria), Security Clearance (7 years residency criteria) Due to the sensitive nature of these checks, we are not able to supply feedback should clearance be declined.
For Further information
Email us at ASK.ERSOU@beds.police.uk , emails will be forwarded on to the relevant recruiting manager and we will endeavour to reply within 3 working days.
Additional Information
All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period to apply for this role.
Internal applicants within Bedfordshire Police, Cambridgeshire Constabulary or Hertfordshire Constabulary (BCH), should upload either a CV or provide relevant skills, experiences and qualifications on Word/PDF document.
This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy and will remain open to redeployees until the conditional offer stage throughout the recruitment process. Redeployees will take priority over other applicants at any point during the recruitment process up until conditional offer. If a redeployee is successful and accepts an offer, they will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.
As a Disability Confident leader, we take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’.
It is recommended that you download and store a copy of the role profile as this will no longer be available once the advert has closed.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to referral to disciplinary action.
