Vacancy Notice 1240

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: Assistant Director, FIS
Location: Lyon, France
Type of contract: Fixed-term Contracts and Short-term Contracts
Duration (in months): 12 
Grade: 5
Number of post: Reserve list exercise 
Level of Security screening: Basic
Deadline for application: 15 July 2025

For Short-term vacancies only: For internal candidates holding fixed-term appointments, selection for this position will be treated as a Temporary Assignment.

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.

* Subsequent extension to this post will be subject to the terms of the Organization’s Staff Manual, to satisfactory performance and to availability of funds.

* 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 4 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.

Fugitive Investigative Support (FIS) Sub-Directorate assists member countries in the location and apprehension of fugitives, through a number of initiatives, including the provision of police operational support, focused fugitive operations and projects, operational working groups, conferences and training initiatives.  FIS also cooperates with international bodies and national entities to support searches for individuals wanted for war crimes.  The team maintains a network of experts in fugitive investigations, shares best practices and innovative techniques and provides specialized training to build capacity in fugitive investigations.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, the incumbent is responsible for developing and enhancing partnerships with relevant organizations on global crime issues; providing expertise on the relevant specific crime areas and facilitates the flow of information on related crimes.

DUTY 1:

Identify, establish and maintain contact with experts in the field.

DUTY 2:

Organize and participate in training programmes, expert group meetings and conferences.

DUTY 3:

Monitor and analyse information related to fugitive investigations.

DUTY 4:

Pursue strategic partnerships with appropriate third party institutions and organizations.

DUTY 5: 

Develop best practice solutions to problems limiting the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies.

DUTY 6:

Prepare intelligence reports for dissemination to member countries.

DUTY 7:

Perform any other related duties as may required by the hierarchy.

Education and qualification required:

• Three-to-four years education at an accredited University or other specialize higher education establishment in a relevant field.

Experience required:

• At least three years in the area in question. 
• 10 years’ relevant experience is required if the post holder does not have the required level of education.
• Experience with law enforcement agencies will be considered as an asset;
• Experience working in an international or multicultural environment would be an asset.

languages:

• Proficiency in English (written and oral).
• Working knowledge of any of the other official languages of the Organization (Arabic, French or Spanish) will be considered an asset and for some posts, a requirement.

Abilities required:

• Personal and professional maturity;
• Ability to maintain objectivity and apply logical reasoning;
• Ability to work in teams as well as individually;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• 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.