ERSOU - ROCU - Police Scale - Financial Intelligence Development Officer; FIDO

ERSOU - ROCU
- Police Staff Scale 6 - Financial Intelligence Development Officer (FIDO)

Force Bedfordshire Police

Contract Duration:
Permanent

Contract Type:
Full Time

Department: ERSOU
- Regional Organised Crime Unit

Location:

Agile, Stevenage

Grade:
Scale 6

Closing Date: 26/07/2026, 23:55

The Financial Intelligence Development Officer reports to the Proceeds of Crime Unit (POCU) and will manage referrals from constituent forces and identify opportunities for asset recovery under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) and associated legislation. The role utilises a range of databases, intelligence systems and research tools to develop financial intelligence, identify criminal assets, and support the progression of asset recovery investigations.

The post holder contributes to the disruption of criminality by depriving offenders of illicit gains, and delivers a specialist function in handling and assessing sensitive intelligence reports.

• Develop financial intelligence from referrals received from constituent forces.
• Identify opportunities for asset recovery under POCA and other relevant legislation.
• Use databases, intelligence systems and research tools to analyse financial information.
• Determine appropriate next steps and work within strict time‑constraints.
• Support the progression of asset‑recovery investigations.

• FIO accreditation through the NCA or willingness to obtain and maintain accreditation via continued professional development.
• Management Vetting (5 years residency criteria) and Security Clearance (5 years residency criteria) prior to appointment.
• Experience in financial investigation or related intelligence work.
• Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.

Applicants will provide evidence for the following competencies (max 250 words each):

• We take ownership
• We analyse critically
• We are innovative and open‑minded

Applicants will also provide evidence of Minimum Entry Requirements (skills & qualifications) within a 500‑word limit.

• Blue light card discounts
• Generous pension scheme
• Opportunities to join networking groups (women, LGBTQ+, parent, carers, health, and wellbeing)
• Pension Schemes:
  Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions and death‑in‑service benefits.
• Generous annual leave: 24 to 33 days.
• Sick pay: up to six months full pay and six months half pay.
• Family leave: maternity, adoption and paternity pay.
• Carers and discretionary leave.
• Flexible working: compressed hours, flexible shifts, job sharing, annualised hours, and agile working.
• Wellbeing support: local wellbeing teams, on‑site gym facilities and exercise classes.
• Sports & social clubs: discounts, trips and events through dedicated clubs.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Blue Light Card App: discounts in store and online for emergency service workers.
• Financial support:
  Police Mutual savings plans, insurance, loans and independent financial advice.
• Employee Assistance Programme: confidential support.
• Staff support networks: groups for Black & Minority Ethnic colleagues, LGBTQ+ colleagues, disability awareness, menopause support, faith‑based groups.
• Trade Union Membership: UNISON.
• Career development: progression, promotion and leadership training opportunities.

ERSOU welcomes applications from individuals under‑represented in policing, including women, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ communities, aiming to reflect the diversity of the communities served.

We are committed to building a workforce that is inclusive and truly representative of the communities we serve. All applications are assessed fairly and based on evidence and suitability for the role.

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