SECONDMENT - Criminal Intelligence Officer (HTSM)

VACANCY NOTICE 822 

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 (HTSM) within the Organized & Emerging Crime which is part of the​​​​​​ Exec. Dir. Police Services.

Job title: SECONDMENT - Criminal Intelligence Officer (HTSM)
Reporting To:  Coordinator
Location: Lyon, France 
Duration (in months): 36.00 
Grade: 5 
Number of posts: 1
Security Clearance Level: Basic
Deadline for application: 6 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 mission of the Human Trafficking and Smuggling of Migrants Unit is to provide up-to date specialized knowledge, training, and investigative support in the area of Trafficking in Human Beings (THB) and Smuggling of Migrants (SOM).

In pursuit of that mission, the post holder will be a member of a team whose role is to:

1. Make expertise available in THB and SOM.

2. Provide investigative and operational support to INTERPOL member countries in the THB and SoM crime areas leveraging INTERPOL policing capabilities.

3. Develop and enhance partnerships with organizations which deal with THB and SoM crime areas.

4. Develop and co-ordinate best practices in specific areas such as investigation and prosecution of THB and SoM cases.

5. Increase the flow and exchange of information related to the area of THB and SoM.

Under the day-to-day management of the unit Coordinator and the overall supervision of a Project Manager, the post holder will deliver the activities to combat THB and SoM in the Asian and Middle East region.

PRIMARY DUTIES

DUTY 1: Identify and establish and maintain contact with national, regional, and international experts in the field of THB.

• Organize/participate in expert group meetings.

• Communicate with experts on current/planned/potential activities and new developments.

• Carry out missions as required.

• Promote the connection between the specialized units and the NCBs.

DUTY 2: Organize and participate in the unit activities (training, operation, investigative support) and others conferences, linked to THB and SOM.

• Represent General Secretariat at external events.

• Prepare draft agenda, circular letters, invitations to specific speakers for internal events.

• Arrange meeting facilities for internal events.

• Prepare and distribute materials for internal events.

• Draft final report of internal events.

• Follow up actions arising from events organized or attended (including mission report).

DUTY 3: Operational and investigative support to the member countries.

• Initiate an operational activity based on real information or intelligence and in cooperation with the member countries.

• Draft an operational plan and coordinate the pre-operational meetings.

• Provide an operation and investigative support to the countries.

• Draft an operation report.

DUTY 4: Monitor and analyze information related to THB and SoM.

• Evaluate and exploit information received at the General Secretariat from NCBs and other partner agencies and organizations.

• Seek, evaluate and exploit information from open sources and third organizations and institutions.

• Work together with HTSM Criminal Intelligence Analysts to link items of information in order to identify trends and develop strategic initiatives.

DUTY 5: Identify major criminal threats with potential regional and global impact.

• Monitor open-source information and reports published by third organizations and institutions.

• Organize/participate in expert group meetings.

• In collaboration with NCB Services & I 24/7 Development and Regional Bureaus Services, review reports of regional meetings to detect and analyze new trends reported on by member countries.

• Organize internal information-sharing with relevant officials of NCB Services & I 24/7 Development and Regional Bureaus Services.

• Initiate/prepare/participate in programmes to improve international sharing of information.

DUTY 6: 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.

• Arrange reciprocal participation in meetings of third organizations and institutions active in specific crime area.

• Promote and execute joint projects with third organizations and institutions active in specific crime area.

DUTY 7: Develop remedies and best practice solutions to problems limiting the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies.

• 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.

• Organize expert group meetings and other fora to share expertise, experience and knowledge.

• Research, develop and publish best practice materials for investigators.

DUTY 8: Prepare intelligence reports for dissemination to member countries.

• Initiate and prepare programmes and projects concerning the specific area of crime.

• Provide support to member countries, in collaboration with Regional & National Police Services, in ongoing international investigations.

DUTY 9: Act as a point of reference for member countries requiring assistance or advice on the specific area of THB and SOM;

• Provide advice and information as required on all elements of investigation of offences in specific crime area and other relevant activities.

• Brief visitors/media representatives (with requisite authority) on issues relevant to field of expertise.

DUTY 10: Serve periodically as permanence officer at the General Secretariat.

• Receive communications and take appropriate timely action during assigned permanence duty, as outlined in the Stand-by duty and roster instructions.

DUTY 11: Perform any other duties as required by the hierarchy.

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

• Three to five years’ education at a university or other specialized higher education establishment (e.g. in law) are desirable.

• Five years’ experience in the area of THB and SOM is required if the post holder does not have the required level of education.

Experience required

• At least three years of experience in Law Enforcement working in THB and/or SoM crime areas.

• A working experience with Middle East and Asia countries would be an asset.

Languages

Fluency in English. Proficiency in a second official working language of the Organization (French, Spanish or Arabic) or additional languages would be an additional asset.

Specific skills required

• Strong communication skills, both in written and oral form (public speaking and delivery of presentations).
• Intermediate computer skills are required.
• Experience in working with computers including knowledge of oral presentations software, business intelligence and word processing software.

Special aptitudes required

• Personal and professional maturity.

• Ability to maintain objectivity and apply logical reasoning.

• Ability to work in teams as well as independently.

• Ability to work persistently and under pressure, with discipline and high degree of self-motivation.

• Capacity to adapt to shifting work scenarios.

• Good social skills, particularly in a multicultural environment.

• Initiative, creativity (original thinking) and curiosity.

• Ability to develop and maintain professional networks.

• Ability to synthesize.

• Good listening skills.

• Willingness to learn.