SECONDMENT - Criminal Intelligence Officer (Works of Art)

VACANCY NOTICE 1159 

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

Job title: SECONDMENT - Criminal Intelligence Officer (Works of Art)
Reporting To: Coordinator, Works of Art
Location: Lyon 
Duration (in months): 36.00 
Grade: 5 
Number of posts: 1
Security Clearance Level: Enhanced
Deadline for application: 8 September 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 Works of Art Unit is to provide up-to date specialized knowledge, training and investigative support in the area of cultural property (such as but not limited to fighting against: stolen cultural objects, illicit excavations, pillaging of archaeological or paleontological sites, illicit exported/counterfeited: fake or forged cultural property, etc.). In pursuit of that mission, the post holder will be a member of a team whose role is to:
1. Make expertise available in the area of cultural property.
2. Develop and enhance partnerships with organizations which deal with global crime issues;
3. Develop and co-ordinate best practices in specific in the area of investigation and prosecution cultural property.
4. Increase the flow and exchange of information related to the area of cultural property.

PRIMARY DUTIES

DUTY 1

Identify and establish and maintain contact with national and international experts in the field of cultural property:
- Organize/participate in expert group meetings,
- Communicate with experts on current/planned/potential activities and new developments,
- Carry out missions as required.

DUTY 2

Organize and participate in workshops, training programmes, expert group meetings and conferences, linked to cultural property:
- 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
Monitor and analyze information related to cultural property:
- Evaluate and exploit information received at the General Secretariat from NCBs and other LEAs,
- Seek, evaluate, and exploit information from open sources and third organizations and institutions,
- Link items of information in order to identify trends and develop strategic initiatives.
DUTY 4
Identify major criminal threats with potential 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, review reports or 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,
- Initiate/Prepare/Participate in programmes to improve international sharing of information.
DUTY 5
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 6
Develop remedies and best practice solutions of 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 for a to share expertise, experience and knowledge,
- Research, develop and publish best practice materials for investigators.
DUTY 7 

Prepare intelligence reports for dissemination to member countries:
- Initiate and prepare programmes and projects concerning the specific area of crime,
- Execute analytical study and prepare report for publication via appropriate media,
- Provide support of member countries, in collaboration with Regional & National Police Services, in ongoing international investigations.​​​​​​​

DUTY 8 

Act as a point of reference for member countries requiring assistance or advice on the specific area of cultural property:
- 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,
- Provide information about the use of the Works of Art database.

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 four year’s education at a university or other specialized higher education establishment (e.g., in law) required;
• Law enforcement training at senior level;
• Course on the Protection of Cultural Heritage.

Experience required

• At least three years of experience in the area of Protection of Cultural Heritage or organized property crime is preferred. Five years’ law enforcement experience investigating organized property crime of is required if the post holder does not have the required level of education.

Languages

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

Specific skills 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 well under pressure;
• Good social skills, particularly in a multicultural environment;
• Initiative, creativity (original thinking) and curiosity;
• Ability to develop and maintain professional networks.
• Think/plan operationally and strategically;
• Prepare written documents, including intelligence reports, and visual presentations that meet professional standards;
• Ability to synthesize;
• Experience in international police-co-operation;
• Legal/police knowledge and experience;
• Ability to analyze statistical data;
• Analytical abilities;
• Good listening skills.