Detective Constable

This new dynamic team will be continuing to develop the response to cryptocurrency for Thames Valley Police (TVP) and SEROCU. The primary aim of the team is to deny criminals their assets They will be responsible for all cryptocurrency seizures ensuring that they are securely stored. They will assist in the cryptocurrency investigations offering guidance and providing specialist skills to trace the movement of cryptocurrency. The team will be proactive in developing cryptocurrency intelligence identifying suspects building operations to target those who think by using cryptocurrency they are out of reach of the Police.

We are looking for a proactive Detective Constable who is keen to develop new skills in cryptocurrency investigation. A keen interest in digital investigation would be a benefit. It is not essential that a prior knowledge of financial investigation is necessary. On being successful the individual will need to complete a number of technical training courses and will need a positive mind set to continually develop their knowledge in cryptocurrency.

**Responsibilities**:

- To conduct investigations in relation to cryptocurrency. To include proactive cryptocurrency investigations that have been tasked or identified through intelligence. To include reactive cryptocurrency investigations that have been tasked following intervention by other SEROCU or TVP capabilities.
- To carry out or supervise all cryptocurrency seizures for the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit and Thames Valley Police.
- To ensure the safe storage of seized cryptocurrency working in conjunction with the NPCC Best Practice provider for storage.
- To ensure your personal development is current and that all training courses are completed. This will involve ensuring attendance at training courses not just focused on cryptocurrency but also other financial training courses to ensure compliance with the most current legislation.
- Analyse evidence and prepare recommendations to management, CPS Lawyers; attending conferences with Counsel as necessary thereby assisting the prosecution case.
- Provide Tactical Advice regarding cryptocurrency to SIOs within SEROCU, the South East regional forces or more broadly.
- Plan and supervise the lawful recovery of criminally obtained cryptocurrency in line with current POCA legislation and future amendments.

**Required knowledge/skills**:
Essential:

- Has completed a CID foundation course or successfully completed the ICIDP (PIP2).
- Proven investigative policing background and be able to demonstrate building evidential cases to a high standard.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Ability to demonstrate creativity and ability to operate under pressure.
- Has a practical understanding and can demonstrate has an awareness of cryptocurrency investigation and seizure.

Desirable:

- Understanding or knowledge of POCA Legislation.
- Understanding or knowledge of the Financial Investigation Model (FIM).
- Commitment to the maintenance of CPD and innovation in relation to cryptocurrency.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: 19789