Investigative Support Officer - Online Serious and Organised Crime Cryptocurrency Team REGIONAL[...]

West Yorkshire Police; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police force seeks an Investigative Support Officer (ISO) to join the Online Serious and Organised Crime Cryptocurrency Team. The role involves performing complex case build for cyber-related investigations, preparing prosecution files, and acting as a disclosure officer. Candidates must have a CILEX certificate or equivalent, good numeracy, and literacy skills, as well as a keen interest in digital technologies. The position supports job share and is funded until 31st March 2029.

Qualifications

• Hold a CILEX certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Take ownership of disclosure for complex investigations.
• Liaise with key stakeholders across Law Enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex case building for Cyber and Cryptocurrency cases.
• Prepare complex prosecution files and undertake evidential enquiries.
• Act as the disclosure officer for investigations.

Skills

Good standard of numeracy and literacy

Experience in complex investigations

Ability to operate computerised databases

Interest in digital technologies

Team player

Education

CILEX certificate of Criminal Justice Administration or equivalent

Job description

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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an ISO to join the YHROCU Online Serious and Organised Crime Cryptocurrency Team - we’re looking for passionate, proactive staff to help lead the way in the fight against online serious and organised crime.

The role of an Investigative Support Officer (ISO), within this specialised investigation team at YHROCU, is to perform a complex case building function for Cyber and Cryptocurrency related cases. This includes acting as disclosure officer for the investigations into the most serious and complex criminality that results in the successful prosecution of offenders.

The role involves preparing complex prosecution files for serious offences, undertaking further evidential enquiries, acting as the conduit between the investigation team and CPS / Counsel, and attending court for hearings and trials. ISOs are required to hold a CILEX certificate of Criminal Justice Administration, or equivalent qualification.

You must have a good standard of numeracy and literacy with the knowledge and ability to operate computerised databases and spreadsheets and be willing to successfully complete training courses in line with the role. See role profile for essential criteria.

A successful applicant will be capable of taking ownership of disclosure for complex investigations, liaising with key stakeholders across Law Enforcement in the UK and beyond, developing their own knowledge through an established training / CPD pathway, and will have a keen interest in digital technologies and innovative approaches to investigation that they are willing to grow.

A successful applicant will also need to be a proven team player and work closely with our parallel Protect, Prevent and Prepare teams, as well as closely with Regional DFU and Cyber teams.

Funding is confirmed for this post until 31st March 2029, however, it is anticipated to continue thereafter.

The 2024 version of the Competency Values Framework applies to this process. Please disregard the old link to the 2016 version which is contained in the role profile.

This post will close at 23 : 55 hours on 6th January 2026.

The post is suitable for job share.

West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.