Cash Investigation Officer

Our Criminal and Financial Investigation (CFI) teams play a fundamental role in tackling immigration crime, as part of a multi-layered UK law enforcement approach, utilising its financial investigations capability to remove the proceeds of crime and strip criminals of their assets.

You will lead investigations into detained cash linked to immigration offences, operating across both border and inland environments. You will identify, adopt and progress cash seizure cases, conduct interviews, manage a dynamic caseload and present evidence in court. You will also take part in a national on call rota and maintain accurate records on departmental systems. Working closely with senior officers, you will help deliver timely, robust investigations while meeting strict court deadlines. Initial financial intelligence training will be provided.

You will work closely with partners in the National Crime Agency, territorial policing and many other agencies and departments, our CFI Teams take vigorous action against those criminals that seek to benefit from illegal migration.

You must also be able to work on your own initiative, manage tasks independently, and take ownership of your workload. Above all, you must be committed to learning and maintaining high professional standards.

You may be required to undertake the same or a similar role within a different team or teams (where possible, at your base location or within reasonable travel distance), depending on business priorities. With appropriate training and support, this will provide opportunities to broaden both your experience and skill set.

Key Responsibilities

Deploy operationally across border and inland environments to identify, assess and adopt detained cash investigations at the earliest opportunity.

Lead and progress detained cash cases from initial seizure through to conclusion, ensuring evidence is developed, timelines are met and all actions comply with relevant legislation.

Conduct interviews with witnesses, suspects and relevant parties, securing accurate accounts that support the progression and evidential strength of each investigation.

Present clear, confident evidence during court hearings and maintain full compliance with CPIA disclosure obligations, including the requirement to declare any adverse judicial findings or internal disciplinary matters.

Participate in the national on‑call rota, responding flexibly to urgent operational demand and providing specialist support when cash‑related issues arise out of hours.

Record investigative activity accurately on departmental systems and the Joint Assets Recovery Database (JARD), ensuring all data is maintained to evidential and audit standards.

Provide timely updates to Chief Immigration Officers and His Majesty’s Inspector, maintaining clear communication on case progress, risks, and key operational developments.

Manage a dynamic caseload of investigations, ensuring thorough, timely casework while adhering to strict court deadlines; initial financial intelligence training will be provided, with potential to progress to full Financial Investigator accreditation.

Working Pattern

Due to the business requirements of this role, it is only available on a full-time basis.

Successful candidates will need to be able to attend for all shifts including early starts, late night finishes, and overnight shifts. These shifts may be outside of public transport operating hours.

This role includes an Annualised Hours Allowance (AHA) on top of base salary, reflecting flexible working, varying shift patterns, weekends, nights and on call duties.

This role is not suitable for a combination of office and home-based working due to the requirements of the role. Successful candidates will be required to attend the office/other work location as specified in the advert at all times, to carry out this role.

Training

You will complete the Immigration Enforcement induction, arrest training (PST Level 3) and the IE Financial Investigator pathway, covering investigation, interviewing, disclosure, cash seizure and court procedures. Training is delivered in person and may involve national travel and overnight stays. You will also work towards accreditation as a Financial Intelligence Officer, supported by CPD and mentoring.

There is also potential for individual career development where Candidates can undertake relevant training to become an Accredited Financial investigator.

Travel

Immigration Officers are operational officers and may be deployed nationally at short notice, requiring travel and occasional overnight stays.

Information Session

If you want to learn more about these roles, you can join one of our free online live events, during which you will hear from staff about what the job is like, what opportunities and career prospects you may have, and why the job matters. We will also talk about the recruitment and security vetting processes, and you will have the opportunity to ask questions from our friendly and experienced team members.

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