NOTTINGHAMSHIRE POLICE -Not Protectively Marked- -Appointments- JOB DESCRIPTION INVESTIGATION UNIT. Crime & Justice Financial Investigation Unit

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1 -Appointments- JOB DESCRIPTION Job title: Division/Location: Responsible to: Responsible for: POLICE MANAGER FINANCIAL INVESTIGATION UNIT Crime & Justice Financial Investigation Unit Detective Inspector Financial Investigators Date: October 2013 JOB PURPOSE To provide supervision, quality assurance of Detective Constables & Financial Investigators within the Financial Investigations Unit regarding all aspects of Financial Investigation techniques at level 1 & 2. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES 1. To supervise and guide staff in effective & efficient conduct of financial investigations. 2. To exercise, where necessary, the powers of a police constable devolved by the Chief Constable under the authority of the Police Reform Act 2002 in regard to search warrants, seizure of items, obtaining access to excluded material/special procedure material and making arrests. 3. Working both as an individual and as a member of a team, meet the requirements of the Force in all aspects of financial investigation / acquisitive crime investigations, including money laundering / confiscation / restraint and cash seizure in NIM Levels 1 and 2 enquiries. Attendance at case conferences with interested parties including Barristers, Head of CPS and other partner agencies where appropriate Obtain witness statements for use in criminal and civil investigations. Conduct joint Level 2 investigations with outside agencies such as NCA, Civil taxation, HMRC and Trading Standards 4. Successfully obtain Financial Investigation / Confiscation / Restraint and Cash Seizure accreditation with the College of Policing. Obtain mentor accreditation in order to train both Civilian and Police Financial Investigators 5. Through the use of appropriate legislation carry out financial investigations. Identify, prepare and manage Restraint applications at Crown Court for future seizure of assets by way of submission of witness statements and liaison with CPS. Investigation into and preparation of confiscation reports for convicted persons.

2 -Appointments- 6. Supervise the provision of investigative support in relation to the financial profiling of known and suspected offenders as part of intelligence gathering operations, provide investigative support in relation to their financial profile. Develop and utilise sources of financial intelligence. Gather, evaluate and disseminate intelligence in order to service the requirements of the Force and other authorised agencies as per the NIM guidelines. 7. Deliver lectures to Nottinghamshire Police and outside agencies regarding the Proceeds of Crime Act Legislation and duties of the department. Provide guidance and assistance to colleagues within Nottinghamshire Police and other agencies in relation to the Proceeds of Crime Act legislation and procedures involved in the forfeiture/confiscation of criminal assets. 8. Investigate and prosecute offenders involved in the laundering of criminal proceeds. Give expert evidence at any subsequent trials or civil hearings at the appropriate court including Crown Court and High Court. Preparation and submission of prosecution files, ensuring compliance with the rules of evidence, exhibit handling and disclosure of unused material (CPIA). 9. Offer advice, conduct civil interviews, investigate and prepare documentation for the Civil process in relation to the provisions of Cash Seizure under the Proceeds of Crime Act Attend court and give sworn evidence at all relevant hearings. 10. Prepare and make Applications for Production Orders and Warrants under the Criminal Justice Act 1988 as amended by the Proceeds of Crime Act 1995, the Drug Trafficking Act 1994, Terrorism Act 2000, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE). 11. To receive and supervise the investigation of referrals from the National Crime Agency (NCA) under the Proceeds of Crime Act To carry out initial liaison with the referrer and to make such enquiries as necessary, submitting the matter for further investigation and responding to NCA where appropriate. 12. To complete staff appraisals in respect of their Nottinghamshire Police PDR and their Assets Recovery Agency accreditation PDR. Take responsibility for identifying your own professional and career development needs. Keep abreast of current Proceeds of Crime Act legislation and Case Law and other new legislation involving the arrest and prosecution of individuals in criminal and civil proceedings.

3 -Appointments- DIMENSIONS The post holder will be responsible for the investigation of major and complex fraud enquiries conducted on behalf of the Force and territorial divisions, and the supervision of detective constables undertaking such enquiries. The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of financial investigation, liaison with financial institutions, and criminal proceeds actions in respect of investigations being conducted within their section. The post holder will keep abreast of national developments in respect of investigative techniques and legislation. Financial: Not Applicable Staff: 6-7 financial investigators Sphere of activity: To investigate the financial circumstances of those involved in criminal activity in liaison with Divisional colleagues, the NCA, CPS, Courts and other financial institutions Other: Not Applicable ACCOUNTABILITY Prepared by C&J Financial Investigation Unit Signature October 2013

4 -Appointments- ORGANISATIONAL/DEPARTMENTAL CHART Head of C & J Detective Superintendent Serious & Organised Crime Unit Head of FACET Confiscation Fraud Asset 2 x Detective Sergeant/Police Manager FIU 2 x Detective Sergeant/Police manager FIU 6 DCs Fraud Investigator 7 DCs 6 Fin. Investigators DEPARTMENTAL CHART DET INSPECTOR DSGT FRAUD X 2 6 X DCs 1 X Fraud Investigator DSGT AC X 2 7 X DCs 6 X Financial Investigator

5 -Appointments- PERSON SPECIFICATION Job Title: Department/Location: Police Staff Manager Financial Investigation Unit C&J - FIU Date: October 2013 CRITERIA KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE Must have experience of complex and protracted criminal investigations. Must be able to plan & organise workload, timetables, maintain a high level of motivation and attention to detail throughout a protracted criminal investigation. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT All items can be assessed in interview or application form. Must possess a good working knowledge of current legislation and national guidelines in respect of all crime related matters. Must have an aptitude for the use of Information Technology with ability to use the Microsoft suite and to learn about bespoke ICT systems. SKILLS AND ABILITIES To act with integrity and impartiality based on a thorough understanding of policy. Must present a positive image of the Force and be committed to delivering a quality service. Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally, and in writing, with all levels of the organisation and outside agencies. Must demonstrate good listening skills. All items can be assessed in interview or application form. Must show high levels of interest and commitment to tasks. Must be sufficiently self motivated to generate workload and organise work and time effectively. Must be able to consider problems before taking action, take account of all available information, establish plans and prioritise tasks in order to maximise effectiveness and efficiency.

6 -Appointments- Must be able to collect, record, analyse, summarise and present large and often complex sources of information. Must be sufficiently self assured to make decisions without hesitation when the situation requires it. Must be innovative, seek improvement and display an open minded attitude to new ideas and ways of carrying out duties and responsibilities. Must be able to supervise staff in an efficient and effective manner, providing clear direction and leadership EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION Must, subject to the provision of appropriate training where necessary, develop a detailed knowledge of Police and Court procedures affecting all aspects of financial investigation. Must, subject to the provision of appropriate training, where necessary, develop a detailed understanding of relevant legislation with particular emphasis on: The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1986 (and Codes of Practice), The Criminal Justice Act 1988 (as amended by the Criminal Justice Act 1993), the Criminal Procedures and Investigation Act 1996, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and the Drug Trafficking Act 1994, Serious Organised Police & Crime Act 2005 All items can be assessed in interview or application form. Must, subject to the provision of appropriate training, where necessary, understand the role of the National Crime Agency in relation to the responsibilities it carries in the field of financial investigation. OTHER Must be committed to Equal Opportunities and possess a positive and sensitive approach to Police/Community relations issues and to comply with Nottinghamshire Police Equal Opportunities Policy Statement The ability to travel to locations within the county and within the East Midlands Region for business purposes. Interview Application Form/Interview

7 -Appointments- Must be flexible in approach to duty requirements. Application form / Interview ACCOUNTABILITY Prepared by C&J Financial Investigation Unit Signature October 2013