Counter Fraud Investigator

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency; Hastings; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency focused on road safety is seeking a Counter Fraud Investigator to conduct investigations into driving-related issues and ensure compliance with legislation. The role involves leading investigations, gathering evidence, and preparing prosecution cases. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, adaptability, and experience in investigations. A competitive benefits package is offered including 25 days annual leave and flexible working options.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting investigations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
• Understanding of relevant legislation (PACE, RIPA, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage investigations to a criminal standard.
• Conduct thorough evidence-based investigations.
• Prepare reports and case files for prosecution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Relevant higher education or equivalent

Job description

Do you have an inquisitive mind? Are you someone who can analyse different types of data and information sources to identify where issues may lie? Would you thrive in an evolving environment, working under pressure to deliver key government road safety targets? Are you someone who enjoys working collaboratively with different people, business areas, trade, and industry? Would you be interested in conducting investigations utilising a wide range of approved tactical options such as covert surveillance work? Are you somebody who embraces new challenges and takes pride in your work and in your own professional development? Do you want to work for an organisation that values its people, promotes continuous professional development, offering fully funded Counter Fraud Investigator level 4 apprenticeship and further training to level 7 Advanced Investigative Practice? Would you love to work somewhere where you can contribute to keeping Britain's roads safe? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days), plus 8 bank holidays, including a privilege day for the King's birthday.
• Flexible working options encouraging a great work-life balance.

Find out more about what it's like working at Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - Department for Transport Careers.

The Counter Fraud Investigator is responsible for the day-to-day investigations across the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Driver/Rider/Vehicle environments. These roles will primarily focus on Driver-related investigations, but you will need to be highly adaptable and flexible, adjusting to the requirements of the role as and when business needs arise. Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to:

1. Adopting the role of "Lead Investigator" when allocated, with the responsibility of planning, preparing, and managing investigations to a criminal standard based on evidence.
2. Ensuring investigations are conducted in a manner that is only evidence-based.
3. Investigating reports of suspected theory and/or practical driving tests (including impersonations and technology-assisted cheating at tests) and malpractice against the agency.
4. Investigating reports of suspected illegal driving instruction and malpractice against the agency.
5. Planning, preparing, and managing all investigations allocated to ensure all reasonable lines of enquiry are followed.
6. Acting as the focal point for the collection and evaluation of evidence and the creation of case files.
7. Preparing full reports and papers for prosecution cases and/or Public Enquiries to critical deadlines.
8. Ensuring full compliance with all relevant legislation during investigations, including Police & Criminal Evidence Act (PACE), Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA), Criminal Procedure & Investigations Act (CPIA), Data Protection Act (DPA), & Freedom of Information (FOI), and all Scottish equivalents.
9. Providing the department manager with regular updates and progress reports for cases they are managing or involved with.
10. Liaising with other government departments and Police Forces where their involvement would benefit the outcome of protecting citizens.
11. Appearing in court as an expert witness.
12. Planning and executing surveillance on targets, including dealing with RIPA issues.

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