Job Title: Police Staff Investigator - Complex Fraud Team
Salary: The starting salary is £40,519, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £ 37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: Barking
This role does not attract Shift Disturbance Allowance. If you are currently in a shift-working role, SDA should cease upon appointment to this job.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Economic Crime/Complex Fraud Team within Specialist Crime of the Metropolitan Police.
We are looking for police staff investigators to support the investigation of complex economic crime by gathering, analysing, and presenting evidence in line with legal requirements, ensuring victims and witnesses are supported, and helping to secure fair judicial outcomes. The focus of the role will be to contribute to case progression by undertaking investigative actions delegated by the Officer in Charge (OIC), enabling timely and proportionate resolution of investigations.
Working for the Met doesn’t have to mean patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our 14,000-strong team of professional and support staff working behind the scenes. It’s these skilled people who provide the organisational capability to police London.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Take victim and witness statements to gather admissible evidence that strengthens case files.
- Conduct suspect and intelligence interviews under the direction of the supervising officer to progress enquiries.
- Secure, review, and analyse evidence (including CCTV, financial data, digital media, and third-party material) to inform case progression and trial preparation.
- Prepare case files, disclosure schedules, and documentation for court, ensuring compliance with Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA) obligations.
- Carry out research across internal systems (e.g. CONNECT, IIP) and external databases to provide intelligence that shapes investigative strategy.
- Apply for and execute warrants, production orders, and other legal processes to obtain evidence required for investigations.
- Liaise with internal departments (e.g. Legal Services) and external partners (Crown Prosecution Service, financial institutions, other law enforcement agencies) to progress cases and ensure lawful information sharing.
- Attend court to give evidence, ensuring accuracy and professional representation of the Metropolitan Police Service.
- Engage with victims, witnesses, and suspects with professionalism and sensitivity, maintaining public confidence in policing.
- Work collaboratively within the investigation team, contributing to joint decisions and supporting colleagues to achieve investigation objectives.
- Manage a caseload of approximately 4-5 complex fraud investigations at any given time to ensure timely progression and resolution.
- Maintain personal accreditation and training requirements to ensure competence in investigative practices.
- Undertake evidence gathering and case preparation responsibilities consistent with the scope of a Detective Constable, while charging and prosecution decisions remain with supervising officers.
Who we're looking for:
- Knowledge of the Fraud Act 2006, Bribery Act 2010, Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, Money Laundering Regulations, and Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE).
- Understanding of case file preparation and disclosure requirements under CPIA.
- Skilled in taking accurate witness statements and preparing clear records of evidence.
- Able to conduct research and analysis using digital systems and case management tools (e.g. Altia Insight).
- Competent in preparing and redacting sensitive documents in line with data protection and disclosure obligations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) to prepare documents and reports.
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written) to engage with a wide range of stakeholders including victims, witnesses, legal professionals, and colleagues.
- Ability to prioritise tasks, manage workload to deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a team.
- Experience of investigating crime to Professionalising Investigations Programme (PIP) Level 1 standard.
- Experience of handling evidence, conducting suspect interviews, and managing custody or voluntary attendee procedures.
- Experience of working with external agencies (e.g. CPS, banks, other police forces) to progress
Essential Criteria:
- Accredited to PIP Level 1 investigative standard
- Full driving licence
- Designated powers or the willingness to obtain designated powers
- Required staff PPST and ELS training are mandatory and need to be completed annually
Desirable Criteria:
- Accredited to PIP Level 2 investigative standard
- Experience in handling multifaceted, complex, and large-scale Fraud or other criminal investigations
- Self- motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision
- This role with suit an experienced former Detective Constable, Detective Sergeant, Detective Inspector, Police Staff Investigator looking for a range of flexible work.
Additional Information:
- Candidates may be required to travel between MPS sites based on business needs
- This is a full-time post but condensed hours (i.e. 4-day week, 36 hours), will be considered.
Benefits:
You may also be required to work overtime, which will attract additional pay – this will be discussed at interview stage.
You’ll also enjoy the kind of great benefits that you’d expect from one of London's largest employers.
These include;
- Annual leave entitlement of 28 days plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service
- Civil service pension arrangements
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Membership of Met sports and social clubs
- Flexible working conditions and many more.
London is one of the most exciting and diverse cities in the world – and policing it is no easy task. It takes a huge number of people from all sorts of different backgrounds with a wide range of skills and experience. Do you have what it takes to be one of them? Find out if a career with the Met is what you’re looking for and what kind of challenges; experience and rewards you could have in store.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
How to apply
To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply button “. The application process requires an online application form.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 17th October 2026.
Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview.
