Criminal Investigator Officer

HM Revenue and Customs; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join HM Revenue and Customs as a Criminal Investigation Officer, where you'll engage in vital investigations to combat tax fraud. This role offers comprehensive training and development opportunities to help you build specialist skills in the field. You'll work alongside diverse teams, maintaining high integrity and professionalism, while handling challenging situations effectively.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programs

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Ability to handle confrontational situations calmly and well.
• Confident communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Capability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct various daily investigative activities, including premise searches.
• Provide evidence in court as needed, following established guidelines.
• Communicate effectively during all investigative procedures.

Skills

Communication

Resilience

Integrity

Open-mindedness

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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