VACANCY NOTICE 857 

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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 Criminal Intelligence Officer within the Fugitive Investigative Support Sub-Directorate which is part of the​​​​​​ Executive Directorate Police Services.

Job title: Criminal Intelligence Officer 
Reporting To: Assistant Director FIS
Location: Lyon
Duration (in months): 36 Months
Grade: 5
Number of post: 2
Security Clearance Level: Basic
Deadline for application: 23 November 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.

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.

In the order of importance, indicate main duties and activities performed by the post holder: supervisory responsibility, taking decisions, etc. /Par ordre d’importance, indiquez les principales missions et activités du titulaire du poste (ex: missions d’encadrement, prise de décisions, etc.)

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 6

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

DUTY 7

Prepare intelligence reports for dissemination to member countries.

DUTY 8

Perform any other related duties as may be 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.