Job Title: Fraud and Theft Investigator
Salary Range: £33,603 - £35,772 (Scale 6)
Work Location: NaVCIS; Ryton on Dunsmore, near Coventry
Hours per week: 37 hrs per week; Monday – Friday.
Contact Type: Permanent
Closing date: Sunday 28 June 23:55
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join us and operate as Fraud and Theft Investigator within a national policing unit working to ensure safer communities in the UK and around the world.
More about the role
The role is to develop intelligence and investigate crime and any other investigations at a level deemed appropriate. This role allows the post holder to build on proven investigative experience by working with a range of law enforcement agencies and private and public sector stakeholders. This to assist in achieving the best outcomes for both UK Policing and our stakeholders.
Please review the Role Profile to find out more about the role.
More about Us
The National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS) is a national police unit, hosted by Hampshire Constabulary but based near Coventry. We work closely with partner agencies across law enforcement and the private sector to better understand and mitigate the threats posed by vehicle theft and fraud.
Motor finance fraud and associated offences impact upon victims and communities, the national economy and demands placed upon law enforcement agencies. Through effective partnership working NaVCIS seeks to prevent offences of motor finance fraud by our subject matter experts investigating, developing and sharing specialist intelligence to support law enforcement investigations to prevent crime and disrupt organised criminality.
The successful applicant will support the senior leadership team in protecting the UK from vehicle finance fraud, providing assistance to colleagues in the NaVCIS Investigation Team.
The role holder may be required to visit various locations throughout the UK; this may also require overnight stays and therefore needs to have the ability to travel as necessary.
There may be a requirement to work unsocial hours occasionally to respond to operational demands for which the appropriate recompense will be paid.
More information about NaVCIS can be found here
What’s on offer?
You will have access to a wide benefits package as a member of Hampshire Constabulary police staff, including generous holiday allowances (24 days + bank holidays upon appointment with an increase after 5 years' service), flexible working opportunities, family friendly policies, pension scheme (Local Government Pensions Scheme) and employee wellbeing/support.
Application and interview
If you’ve never completed a competency-based application or interview before, make sure you read each competency or value in detail, research the STAR (situation, task, action, result) format and use it when giving evidence.
The recruitment competencies identified on the role profile can be used interchangeably throughout the selection process. It is recommended you make a note of them when starting your application.
Please note you do not need to add a CV or covering letter, and these documents will not be reviewed when considering your application.
Essential Qualifications
Essential: Educated to QCF Level 2, (5 passes including passes in Maths or English) or work experience at a higher level
Essential Experience
Essential: Proven knowledge of evidence gathering.
Proven working knowledge of criminal law and the criminal justice system.
Excellent and evidenced report writing and communication skills e.g. the production of clear, concise and accurate records, letters and reports.
To be computer/keyboard literate and a competent keyboard user.
Desirable: To understand data protection issues to ensure that information is handled and filed correctly.
Competencies and Values
When applying, you will have the opportunity to talk to us about your background and experience, especially when providing evidence against our competency and values framework (CVF).
The CVF provides clear expectations for everyone working in policing. It describes the behaviours required by you as a member of police staff to be effective in your role.
Please ensure you view the role profile to see which ones are relevant to the role, so you have a deeper understanding of the requirements for each CVF.
Contact details for an informal discussion
The ACRO People Services Team can be contacted by email at acropeopleservices@hampshire.police.uk
To discuss the role in confidence, or for guidance on the recruitment process, please contact Roy Wheelwright on roy.wheelwright@navcis.police.uk
*note some benefits are subject to a minimum service requirement.
