Criminal Intelligence Officer
Publication Starting Date: Jul 28, 2025
Location: London, United Kingdom
Company: Interpol
Vacancy Notice 1288
INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 196 Member Countries. Created in 1923, it facilitates cross-border police co-operation, and supports and assists all organizations, authorities, and services whose mission is to prevent or combat international crime.
INTERPOL strives to achieve a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. To achieve our Diversity goals, we encourage applications from women and nationals of under/unrepresented member countries who are passionate about our mission. INTERPOL’s recruitment process is merit-based hence all hiring decisions are made considering the applicant’s qualifications and the needs of the Organization.
Job Title: Criminal Intelligence Officer
Reporting To: Coordinator, Anti-Corruption Operations
Location: London, United Kingdom
Type of contract: Fixed-term Contract
Duration (in months): 34.00
Grade: 5
Number of post: 1
Level of Security screening: Basic
Deadline for application: 18 August 2025
Conditions applying for all candidates
Only professional experience for which candidates can provide official proof of employment will be considered. Candidates could be requested to provide copies of such official documents prior to interviews/test.
* This position is financed by a third-party, external to the Organization with funding provided by the donor. Although there is a commitment from the donor, the appointment may be terminated prior to indicate official end date of project, should the external funding for this position no longer be available. This position also carries, in principle, no expectation of renewal. Any potential subsequent extension will be subject to the terms of the Organization’s Staff Manual, to satisfactory performance and to availability of funds.
Tests/interviews in connection to this selection procedure will take place approximately three weeks after the deadline for applications. Applicants are kindly requested to plan their availability during this period accordingly, in case they are short-listed.
Selected candidates will be expected to report for duty approximately two to three months after receiving an offer of employment at the latest.
This selection exercise may be used to generate a reserve list of suitable candidates that may be used to address Organization's similar staffing needs in the future.
SUMMARY OF THE ASSIGNED DUTIES, INCLUDING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
The Executive Directorate for Police Services (EDPS) oversees all INTERPOL’s police activities and criminal databases. The INTERPOL Financial Crime and Anti-Corruption Centre (IFCACC) supports member countries in combating grand corruption and asset recovery. Adopting a multi-agency approach, IFCACC works closely with key stakeholders (such as international/regional organizations, law enforcement agencies and police organizations, financial intelligence units and the financial sector) to strengthen the Organization’s collective efforts against financial crime and corruption.
The Criminal Intelligence Officer will be working in the Anti-Corruption Unit of the IFCACC for the International Anti-Corruption Coordination Centre IACCC Project. Under the supervision and guidance of management, the incumbent will assume responsibility of continuing with existing activities, as well as establishing new programs with IACCC, which provide operational support, and/or technical databases within the General Secretariat in order to serve all the members of the INTERPOL community regarding “grand corruption” investigations and asset recovery matters.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ACTIVITIES
MISSION 1: Develop expertise in crime area
• Represent INTERPOL in the IACCC by facilitating intelligence exchange in a legally compliant manner and providing applicable guidance on IACCC cases.
• Identify, establish and maintain contact with experts in the field.
• Organize and participate in training programmes, expert group meetings and conferences.
• Monitor and analyze information related to the specific area of activity.
• Link items of information in order to identify trends and develop strategic initiatives.
• Identify major criminal threats with potential global impact.
• In collaboration with National Central Bureaus (NCBs) Services & I 24/7 Development, review reports of regional meetings to detect and analyze new trends reported on by member countries.
• Initiate/prepare/participate in programmes to improve international sharing of information.
MISSION 2: Pursue strategic partnerships with appropriate third organizations and institutions
• Monitor activities of third organizations and institutions active in specific crime area.
• Evaluate potential benefits of establishing new strategic alliances with third organizations and institutions active in specific crime area and make proposals to establish policy.
• Promote and execute joint projects with third organizations and institutions active in specific crime area.
• Act as a point of reference for member countries requiring assistance or advice on the specific area of activity.
MISSION 3: Develop remedies and best practice solutions in the specific crime area
• Identify problems limiting effectiveness of law enforcement in the specific crime area and propose solutions,
• Identify and propose standards or norms for consideration by expert group meetings/regional conferences/General Assembly.
• Research, develop and publish best practice materials for investigators.
MISSION 4: Prepare intelligence reports for dissemination to member countries
• Initiate and prepare programmes and projects concerning the specific area of crime,
• Prepare and file monthly reports of his/her activities.
• Execute analytical study and prepare report for publication via appropriate media,
• Provide support to member countries, in collaboration with Regional & National Police Services, in ongoing international investigations.
MISSION 5: Carry out any other duties as may be directed by the hierarchy.
QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:
• Three-to-four years’ education at a University with a completed degree or other equivalent diploma (preferably in Law, Public Policy or Police Management).
• Ten years’ professional experience in the domain if the post holder does not have the required level of education/training.
• Mid to senior level law enforcement experience is desired.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• At least 3 years’ in in the field of financial crimes investigations, including money laundering and financial related fraud investigations.
• Extensive experience as a law enforcement officer.
• Experience of investigating economic crime offences.
• Proven experience in criminal investigative practices (civil code or common law) in the intelligence or investigative phases. Sound background in specialized criminal investigations including regional and national expertise/operational police support.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
• Experience in domestic and international corruption, and asset recovery investigations.
• Experience of complex, multi-jurisdictional investigations.
• Experience working in an international environment; either from employment in an international organization or from participating in international working groups, joint international projects, etc. or from collaborating with foreign partners in the developing world.
• Experience of providing law enforcement training or mentoring.
LANGUAGES:
• Professional fluency in English (oral and written)
• Proficiency in another INTERPOL official language (French, Spanish and/or Arabic) would be considered an asset.
SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Sound financial crimes investigative skills:
o Intermediate to advanced knowledge of financial institutions/banking systems and practices.
o Basic to intermediate knowledge of accounting/auditing practices.
o Good understanding of business and commercial practices.
o Good understanding of cyber facilitated financial crimes, computer systems, and the internet is desired.
o Strong written and oral communication skills (re: Public speaking and delivery of presentations).
• Experience in working with computers, to include knowledge of oral presentations software, business intelligence and word processing software is desired.
ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Think and plan operationally and strategically.
• Transform initiatives into new working practices.
• Prepare written documents, including intelligence reports, and visual presentations that meet professional standards.
• Give presentations and provide relevant training.
• Independently analyze complex and large volume of material.
• Work within a multi-faceted investigative team concept.
• Work well under pressure and meet sudden deadlines.
• Willingness to work overtime when the situation dictates.