Financial Intelligence Officer x 2 - Cyber and Forensics (SEROCU)

Thames Valley Police; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Valley Police is seeking two motivated Financial Intelligence Officers for the South East Regional Crypto Currency Unit. This role involves financial investigation and will require successful candidates to undergo specialized training in cryptocurrency tracking. The position offers flexible working arrangements and is part of a diverse team focused on innovative law enforcement.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Good work/life balance

Annual leave entitlement

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Candidates must have resided in the UK for the past five years.
• Must obtain and maintain vetting level SC.

Responsibilities

• Track, trace, and seize cryptocurrencies.
• Contribute to an on-call rota.
• Attend and pass necessary training.

Skills

Interest in financial investigation

Experience working with cryptocurrencies

Driven to learn and develop

Education

Accreditation as Financial Intelligence Officer

Job description

We are seeking two highly motivated individuals to become Financial Intelligence Officers within the South East Regional Crypto Currency Unit at SEROCU. The successful candidates will join an established and nationally recognized team due to the expansion of the existing capability, planned to commence in January 2026.

Applications are invited from accredited Financial Intelligence Officers who have attended and passed national training. We are also interested in applications from individuals with an interest in financial investigation and experience working in intelligence or with cryptocurrencies.

Successful candidates will need to be driven to learn and develop, acknowledging the challenging pathway to learn to track, trace, and seize cryptocurrencies while achieving FIO status. They will be required to attend and pass training to acquire the necessary skills for the role.

The role requires adaptability to join a forward-thinking team at the forefront of law enforcement efforts responding to increased use of cryptocurrencies. This is a unique and exciting opportunity that offers a challenging and rewarding role, where no two days are the same.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to an on-call rota.

Our working hours are Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We offer flexible and remote working options, with staff required to work from the office two days a week.

Please note that this role is part of a national, regional, and local network, and you may be required to travel across the southeast region and occasionally throughout the UK. Therefore, the successful candidate will require a full UK driving licence.

Due to the nature of our work, security is paramount. The successful candidate must obtain and maintain vetting level SC and undergo various security checks. You must have resided in the UK for the past five years, with exemptions possible for overseas or diplomatic service.

For more information about security vetting, click here.

How To Apply

To apply, click on the “Apply” button below and submit your application before the closing date of Sunday 20 July 2025 at 23:55 hrs.

Interviews will take place from 20 to 22 August 2025. If unavailable on these dates, please specify this in your application.

We are committed to an inclusive culture that recognizes diversity and promotes equity and equality. Our long-term strategy focuses on wellbeing & inclusion, underpinned by five strategic objectives:

• Inclusive Culture
• Engaged & Involved
• Wellbeing
• Representation
• Inclusive by Design

We welcome applications for part-time and flexible working and encourage applications from underrepresented communities.

Our benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive environment, a generous pension scheme, and annual leave entitlement.

If you have questions, contact [e-mail], quoting the Job Reference number TBC. If you applied in the last six months, please do not reapply at this time.

IMPORTANT: Thames Valley Police staff in their first 12 months require line manager support for applications, with written confirmation needed.

Shift allowances and other job-related allowances from previous roles will not be protected unless attached to the new role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure consideration, submit your application promptly.

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