ERSOU - ROCU - Police -POFinancial Investigator - Regional Economic Crime Unit; RECU

Overview

Join the Eastern Region Special Operation Unit’s (ERSOU) Regional Economic Crime Unit (RECU) and play a vital role in tackling serious and organised crime across the Eastern Region. Our team of accredited Financial Investigators work at the forefront of asset recovery, ensuring crime does not pay. We have one current vacancy within the Proceeds of Crime Unit (POCU) based at Newmarket, Suffolk.

Any successful candidates who are board-passed will be considered for projected future vacancies which could be based at either Newmarket, Suffolk or Stevenage, Hertfordshire.

Bedfordshire Police
Police Staff
Permanent
Full Time
ERSOU - Regional Organised Crime Unit
Agile, Newmarket
SO1/SO2/PO1/PO2
£39,276
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• Provide specialist financial investigative support to serious and organised crime investigations at force or regional level.
• Conduct asset recovery investigations to disrupt criminality and be at the forefront of using all available powers to recover assets under the Proceeds Of Crime Act 2002 and related legislation.
• Work with a high caseload of both criminal and civil investigations.
• Present evidence in court and engage with legal representatives to ensure effective management of investigations and hearings.

This is a demanding role where you’ll work with minimal supervision, manage a high workload, and make quick, well-judged decisions. In return, you’ll gain the satisfaction of tackling acquisitive crime, returning compensation to victims, and making a real difference—within a supportive and inclusive team.

• Ideally, full or partial NCA Financial Investigator accreditation (including Confiscator Parts 2, 5 &
  8).
• Strong knowledge of POCA 2002 and all related legislation.
• Comprehensive report writing and IT skills (especially Excel).
• Inquisitive, decisive, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and tactful communication.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rota for out-of-hours financial enquiries (currently one shift every 10 weeks).

You’ll be primarily based at either our Stevenage or Newmarket hub, with potential to work from other ERSOU hubs. We support agile working—some tasks can be completed remotely from home or other designated sites.

• Successful applicants may be placed on a reserve list for 12 months.

• In addition to a competitive salary there are many other benefits to being a police staff member including:
• Opportunity to join a great local authority pension scheme.
• Member of the Blue light card scheme where you can get discounts of travel, clothing, food and much more.
• Access to an Employee Assist Programme that provides access to a health & wellbeing provision 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
• Access to numerous Employee support groups that celebrate and support our diverse workforce.

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.

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You will be expected to provide written evidence (max. 500 words each) on the following from the role profile:

• Minimum entry Requirement
• CVF - We are emotionally aware
• CVF - We take ownership
• CVF - We analyse critically

Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo Management Vetting (5 years residency criteria) and Security…