SECONDMENT - Criminal Intelligence Officer (ENS)

VACANCY NOTICE 723 

This vacancy announcement pertains to law enforcement and/or governmental officials within INTERPOL's member countries only.

Please read the Conditions of Secondment in force at INTERPOL (shared via the NCB) including the maximum duration of secondment.

Please be aware that your home Administration/Agency/Service/Government will be responsible for all of your salary/remuneration, social insurance, pension contributions, welfare benefits, family allowances, benefits during your assignment at INTERPOL as well as travel, removal expenses related to your arrival at and departure from INTERPOL, and any other related costs depending on your circumstances. It is requested that you obtain in writing, confirmation from your home Administration/Agency/Service/Government that it agrees with these CONDITIONS OF SECONDMENT. This confirmation letter should be forwarded to us THROUGH THE NCB.

INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 196 member states. 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 is now looking for a qualified candidate as a SECONDMENT - Criminal Intelligence Officer (ENS) within the Organized & Emerging Crime which is part of the​​​​​​ Exec. Dir. Police Services.

Job title: SECONDMENT - Criminal Intelligence Officer (ENS)
Reporting To: Operations Coordinator
Location: Lyon, France 
Duration (in months): 36.00 
Grade: 5 
Number of posts: 1
Security Clearance Level: Basic
Deadline for application: 2 June 2025

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.

INTRODUCTION OF THE POST

The post holder will be a member of INTERPOL’s Environmental Security Programme (ENS). ENS supports law enforcement agencies to tackle all types of environmental crime, such as wildlife crime, forestry crime, fisheries crime, pollution crime and illegal mining. In addition, environmental crime is also facilitated by many other crime types, including document fraud, corruption, and money laundering. The post holder will be required to facilitate law enforcement cooperation to tackle environmental crimes using INTERPOL’s information systems and increase the flow and exchange of information to enable the identification of international criminal networks operating in this crime area.

PRIMARY DUTIES

The Criminal Intelligence Officer is expected to carry out a combination of the following operational duties and activities under regular supervision of his/her hierarchy, and in light of the Project objectives (when assigned to a Project):

• Increase the flow and exchange of information related to environmental crime through INTERPOL’s information system.

• Support the organization of law enforcement meetings, including selection of participants, preparation of the agenda and meeting facilitation.

• Act as a point of contact for NCBs, other Law Enforcement Agencies and other partners from the civil society (including NGOs and private sector), regarding requests for information, operational/investigative assistance and international law enforcement cooperation.

• Draft and disseminate basic criminal intelligence products, such as cross-check reports, positive “hit” reports, crime threat or trend alerts.

• Develop and promote law enforcement best practice handbooks for investigators.

• Develop and deliver capacity building programmes aiming to enhance international law enforcement response to tackling environmental crimes.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS

All candidates will be assessed on the under mentioned requirements. Please only include professional experience for which you can provide official proof of employment (i.e. pay-slip indicating your functional title, work certificates, etc.). You could be asked to provide copies of such documents prior to interviews/tests. Any discrepancies found between the information stated in any of your application documents and the evidence of employment provided, will be considered misrepresentation and may lead to your disqualification from this selection procedure. This is especially important for your current and previous functional titles (they need to be exactly the same as the one in your contractual agreement), exact dates of employment, description of responsibilities and achievements, reason(s) for leaving and part-time work.

Training/Education required

• University degree (preferably a combination of science and law). 
• Law enforcement training at a senior level with a component on environmental crimes. 

Languages

• Professional fluency in English.
• Proficiency in a second official working language of the Organization would be an additional asset.

Experience required

• Minimum 5 years of professional work experience as an investigator in a law enforcement agency dealing with organized crime and/or environmental crime-related issues;
• Demonstrated professional experience in specialized criminal investigations, including regional expertise and operational police support;
• Competency and experience in evidence collection, chain of custody, interviewing techniques and preparing cases for prosecution purposes.

Specific skills required

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral (experience of public speaking and delivery of presentations);
• Advanced computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, databases).

Special aptitudes required

Proven ability to:

• Utilize innovative technological solutions to support environmental crime investigations such as satellite imagery, artificial intelligence, etc.
• Complete tasks accurately and efficiently with minimum supervision, working individually and as part of a team.
• Prepare structured written documents, including intelligence reports, and professional visual presentations.
• Deliver capacity building activities.
• Work well under pressure (especially to tight deadlines);
• Work additional hours when required.