Criminal Investigator Officer

HM Revenue and Customs; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

HM Revenue and Customs is seeking a Criminal Investigation Officer to join the Fraud Investigation Services team. In this varied role, you will conduct investigations, manage confrontational situations, and build specialized expertise through comprehensive training. This position offers significant opportunities for professional development and requires integrity, resilience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle confrontational situations with balanced judgment.
• Capable of working collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Confident communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations and suspect interviews as part of daily activities.
• Provide evidence in court proceedings, following established rules.
• Undertake specialized training in combatting tax fraud.

Skills

Objectivity

Resilience

Communication

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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