Vacancy Reference Number
22011
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Number of Vacancies
1
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(B) OCU
Central Specialist Crime
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Location
Barking
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Building
HERTFORD HOUSE
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Band
Band D
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Part/Full Time
Full Time
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Hours per Week
36 hours per week
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Type of Contract
Permanent
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Job Advert
Job Title: Police Staff Investigator – Economic Crime/Complex Fraud Team - 01
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 is an exciting opportunity to join the Economic Crime/Complex Freud Team within Specialist Crime of the Metropolitan Police.
We are looking for civilian 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 investigations.
Required qualifications for this role include the below:
Accredited to PIP Level 1 investigative standard
Full driving licence
Designated powers or the willingness to obtain designated powers
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
Vetting
This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post.
How to apply
To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply button “. The application process requires a Personal Statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement, you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and/or Personal Statement.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 3rd July 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.
www.metpolicecareers.co.uk
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Required Languages
English
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Additional Information
CVF Staff Band.pdf – 971KB Opens in a new window
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The following competencies will be tested against during sift:
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Disability Confident Statement
The Met is committed to being an equitable (fair and impartial) and inclusive employer for disabled people, striving to have a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and long-term conditions, ethnic minority groups and women.
As a Disability Confident Leader, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.
The Met is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to ensure disabled applicants can perform at their best. If you need any reasonable adjustments or changes to the application and recruitment process, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence.
Please note, if you are applying for a police officer role or to become a police community support officer (PCSO) or designated detention officer (DDO), there is a minimum requirement that you must pass a job-related fitness test (JRFT) at point of entry. This does not apply to police staff roles. Find out more about police fitness standards.
Read our full disability confidence statement.
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