Criminal Investigator Officer

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

Job summary

HM Revenue and Customs is seeking a Criminal Investigation Officer to join their Fraud Investigation Services team. This role involves investigating tax fraud through evidence gathering, interviewing suspects, and working collaboratively across teams. The position offers comprehensive training programmes for professional development and demands high standards of integrity and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle confrontational situations with balanced judgment.
• Confident communication skills both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily investigations into tax fraud.
• Provide evidence in court proceedings.
• Work collaboratively with diverse teams.

Skills

Objectivity

Professionalism

Communication skills

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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