Criminal Investigator Officer

HM Revenue and Customs; Gartcosh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join HMRC’s Fraud Investigation Services as a Criminal Investigation Officer, where you will be at the forefront of enforcing compliance policies. This role includes diverse investigative activities, requires integrity, objectivity, and communication skills, and offers extensive professional development opportunities. Be part of a team dedicated to protecting the public purse.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programs

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to handle pressure and confrontational situations.
• Confident communication skills required for courtroom evidence.
• Demonstrable integrity and open-mindedness in investigations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into tax fraud activities.
• Interview suspects and search premises as needed.
• Provide evidence in court proceedings.

Skills

Integrity

Objectivity

Communication

Resilience

Job description

Fraud Investigation Services (FIS) provides HMRC with an effective investigation arm to enforce the Department’s compliance policies.

In this role you will undertake a variety of daily activities. You may be searching premises one day and conducting suspect interviews the next. We’ll provide world-class training as you develop specialised expertise in combatting tax fraud and protecting the public purse.

This role requires individuals who can demonstrate objectivity and open-mindedness whilst maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. You will work collaboratively with diverse teams across HMRC, supporting colleagues with different working styles whilst achieving common goals. The position demands resilience and the ability to handle confrontational situations with balanced judgement, particularly when working under pressure.

As a Criminal Investigation Officer, you will be expected to follow established rules and guidelines whilst taking accountability for your decisions. This may include providing evidence in court proceedings, requiring confident communication skills both verbally and in writing. The role offers significant opportunities for professional development, with comprehensive training programmes designed to build specialist investigation skills.

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