Criminal Intelligence Officer - 11/52/EDPS/OS/FIS

INTERPOL VACANCY NOTICE NO. 11/52/EDPS/OS/FIS INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 188 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 several qualified candidates to serve as Criminal Intelligence Officer within the Fugitive Investigative Support Sub-Directorate in the Operational Police Support Directorate. For one of the positions, previous experience in investigating cases of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes would be an additional asset. Appendum: Conditions of secondment Job Title: Criminal Intelligence Officer Reporting To: Assistant Director, Fugitive Investigative Support Location: General Secretariat, Lyon, France* Duration: Three-year fixed term (renewable) Grade: Grade 5 Deadline for applications: Until the positions are filled (first review on 1 July 2011) The mission of the Fugitive Investigative Support Sub Directorate (FIS) is to provide assistance to investigators in member countries when dealing with international aspects of their fugitive investigations. The unit achieves this through operational support, focused projects, operational working groups, conferences and training initiatives. In addition, FIS is responsible for providing international support for investigations concerning war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity and co-operation with International Tribunals and other entities. Criminal Intelligence Officers will be expected to deal with International Fugitive Investigations and also investigations concerning war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity. They will provide a focal point of contact between the General Secretariat and member countries’ specialized units, International Tribunals and other international organizations. Primary Duties Under the authority of the Assistant Director, the Criminal Intelligence Officer will: Identify, establish and maintain contact with experts in the field; Organize and participate in training programs, expert group meetings and conferences; Monitor and analyze information; Identify major criminal threats with potential global impact; Pursue strategic partnerships with appropriate third organizations and institutions; Provide remedies and solutions to problems limiting the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies; Prepare intelligence reports for dissemination to Member States; Act as a point of reference for Member States requiring assistance or advice; Serve periodically as permanence officer at the General Secretariat. Requirements All candidates will be assessed on the under mentioned requirements. Training/Eduction Required University degree preferably in Law, Public policy or Police Management; Law enforcement training at a senior level. Experience Required Demonstrated professional experience as a law enforcement officer; Demonstrated professional experience in specialized criminal investigations, including regional and national expertise/operational police support; Proven ability to work in an international environment. Language Professional fluency in English language (written and oral). Specific skills Experience in conducting fugitive or criminal investigations and/or previous experience in investigating cases of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. In addition to the requirements, the following Assets and Special Aptitudes would be beneficial. Asset Working knowledge of French, Spanish or other languages useful. Special Aptitudes Proven ability to: Think/plan operationally and strategically; Transform initiatives into new working practices; Prepare written documents, including intelligence reports, and professional visual presentations ; Give presentations and provide relevant training; Independently analyze a complex/large volume of material; Work within a multi-faceted investigative team ; Work well under pressure (meeting last-minute deadlines); Work overtime when the situation arises; Use Internet and computer proficiently; Work in an international police co-operation environment. Working Conditions This post is to be filled on the basis of a secondment. Remuneration: INTERPOL does not pay salary to seconded officials. Depending on the nationality of the official, an expatriation allowance may be paid for a maximum period of six years. For more information regarding conditions of service see Employment conditions for seconded officials available on the website (www.interpol.int). This post requires occasional travel on missions, sometimes of a long duration and at short notice. The incumbent will be occasionally required to work irregular hours or overtime based upon workload. * The Organization plans to establish a Global Complex in Singapore at the end of 2013. Although no decisions have been made at this time as to which posts will be transferred to Singapore, acceptance of the post implies acceptance of a transfer to Singapore.
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