Criminal Intelligence Officer - LYON

INTERPOL VACANCY NOTICE No.12/48/EDPS/SCA/THB This vacancy announcement pertains to law enforcement officials within INTERPOL's member countries only.  Please read the Conditions of Secondment in force at INTERPOL by following the link: Conditions 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 PRIOR TO APPLYING THROUGH THE NCB. INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 190 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 to serve as a Criminal Intelligence Officer in the Trafficking in Human beings Sub-directorate. Job Title: Criminal Intelligence Officer Reporting To:  Assistant Director, Trafficking in Human beings Location: General Secretariat, Lyon, France* Duration:  Three-year secondment Grade:  Grade 5 Deadline for applications:  Until the position is filled The mission of the Specialized Crimes Directorate is to provide up-to-date specialized knowledge, training and investigative support in specific high profile crime areas.  In pursuit of that mission, the post holder will be a member of a team whose role is to: 1. make expertise available in specialized crime areas,  2. develop and enhance partnerships with organizations which deal with global crime issues, 3. develop and co-ordinate best practices in specific crime areas, 4. increase the flow and exchange of information related to the allocated specialized crime area. Primary Duties Under the authority of the Assistant Director, the Criminal Intelligence Officer will: 1. Identify and establish and maintain contact with experts in the field, 2. Organise and participate in training programmes, expert group meetings and conferences, 3. Monitor and analyse information related to the specific area of activity, 4. Identify major criminal threats with potential global impact, 5. Pursue strategic partnerships with appropriate third organizations and institutions, 6. Develop remedies and best practice solutions to problems limiting the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies, 7. Prepare intelligence reports for dissemination to member countries, 8. Act as a point of reference for member countries requiring assistance or advice on the specific area of activity, 9. Serve periodically as permanence officer at the General Secretariat. 10. Carry out all other duties as may be directed by the Assistant Director or the Director. Requirements All candidates will be assessed on the under mentioned requirements.    Training/Education required   • Law enforcement training at senior level    Languages   • Professional fluency in English language    Experience required • Extensive experience as a law enforcement officer  • Sound background in specialized criminal investigations including regional and national expertise/operational police support  Special aptitudes required Ability to : • think/plan operationally and strategically • transform initiatives into new working practices • prepare written documents, including intelligence reports, and visual presentations that meet professional standards • give presentations and provide relevant training • independently analyse complex/large volume of material • work within a multi-faceted investigative team concept • work well under pressure (meet sudden deadlines) • willingness to work overtime when the situation dictates • Advanced level in the use of computers and Internet • Experience in international police co-operation • Legal/police knowledge and experience  Specific skills required • Specialized knowledge in people smuggling and must be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of people smuggling issues including but not limited to: people smuggling routes and methodologies, global and regional legislation, push/pull factors in smuggling activity, understanding of international and regional protocols and cooperation in the fight against people smuggling.   • Field experience in criminal investigation particularly in a people smuggling environment. In addition to the requirements, the following Assets and Special Aptitudes would be beneficial. • University degree (preferably in Law, Public Policy or Police Management) is desired. • Experience working in an international environment would be highly desirable; either from employment in an international organization or from participating in e.g. international working groups, joint international projects etc. • Working knowledge of another official language (French, Spanish, Arabic). 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 official, an expatriation allowance may be paid. For more information regarding conditions of service see Employment conditions for seconded officials. • 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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