Specialist Investigator – Asset Recovery Unit Location: Hamilton Police Station Employment: Police Employee – Authorised Officer Status: Permanent – Full Time Job Reference: JR *******About the role The Police Asset Recovery Unit's primary role is to deny criminals the opportunity to benefit from their offending or the ability to re-invest in criminal activity.
The Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act **** is a relatively new piece of legislation.
New case law is being obtained constantly, and you will be encouraged to use your initiative and explore ways of using the Act to recover criminal gains.
Your role will involve reviewing and assessing a variety of alleged criminal offending, conducting financial profiles of identified targets and detailed financial investigations to identify ownership and/or beneficial ownership of assets, determine and quantify legitimate and illegitimate income on an evidenced basis to advance successful court proceedings to restrain and forfeit assets derived from the spoils of crime.
Key Accountabilities Work together with investigation teams targeting serious criminal activity.
Interact with members of the local and international financial business community.
Manage reactive and proactive investigations.
Prepare and present information in a clear and concise way.
Prepare and execute production orders, search warrants and examination orders.
Prioritise to ensure risk is managed.
Carry out effective interviews.
Possess strong time management skills with the ability to plan and prioritise investigations.
What you'll bring We are looking for an investigator who: Has broad investigative knowledge and experience.
Has a previous financial background, experience with financial investigations or an understanding of financial matters (advantageous).
Can critically analyse financial data alongside criminal investigations to isolate and extract relevant information, present findings with confidence in written documentation and evidence in court.
Values internal and external partnerships and works collaboratively across departments within Police and external partners.
Special requirements Successful candidate must complete a PCT fitness test before appointment confirmation.
Must undertake a First Aid Course and PITT Level 2 Responder training.
Full, clean driver's licence required.
Full reference and security check required prior to offer.
Additional Information This role is at Individual Contributor/Emerging Leader level.
Salary will commence between $95,057 and $100,626 depending on skills and experience.
The application deadline is 5:00 pm on Wednesday 29th October ****.
