National Crime Agency Candidate Pack

Investigator

National Crime Agency

NCA Grade 5 / Civil Service EO / Police Constable

Reference: 75926

Closing date: 23:55 on Monday 26th April 2021

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Lynne Owens Director General Biography

I am seeking determined, and proactive officers to join the Thank you for your National Crime Agency to help fight the most serious and interest in this role in the organised crime threats to the UK. NCA officers work at the forefront of law enforcement, National Crime Agency building the best possible intelligence picture of all serious and organised crime threats; relentlessly pursuing the Lynne took up post as the Director General of the most serious and dangerous offenders; and developing National Crime Agency in January 2016. and delivering specialist capabilities on behalf of law An experienced police officer, Lynne joined the enforcement and other partners. Metropolitan Police in 1989 where she rose to the rank of Detective Chief Inspector and Senior There is no such thing as a 'typical' NCA officer. The breadth of our capabilities Investigating Officer within the Force’s Major Crime means that we recruit people from virtually every walk of life, from police to project Department. management, crime analysis to commercial procurement. Our diversity is one of our Lynne transferred to Surrey Police in 2002 where she greatest strengths. served as a Divisional Commander and subsequently Assistant Chief Constable, responsible for Territorial We equip our officers with the right skills, workplaces and technology to lead the UK' Operations. response to serious and organised crime, and operate with the trust and confidence of Awarded the Queen’s Police Medal in 2008, Lynne the public. moved back to the MPS in 2009 and was promoted to Assistant Commissioner the following year, serving If you have the skills and experience I am looking for, I would welcome your application as head of Central Operations and Specialist Crime to join the organisation. Directorates.

Lynne was appointed Chief Constable for Surrey Lynne Owens Police in 2012 and, in the 2015 Birthday Honours, was awarded the CBE for services to policing and Director General criminal justice.

Why join NCA? Leading the UK's fight to cut serious and organised crime

Would you like the opportunity to contribute to the fight against serious and organised crime?

Serious and organised crime is one of the gravest threats to the UK's national security. The National Crime Agency sits at the heart of the law enforcement response, protecting the public by disrupting and bringing to justice those serious and organised criminals who pose the highest risk to the UK.

NCA officers work at the forefront of law enforcement, building the best possible There's no such thing as a typical NCA officer. We come from different backgrounds intelligence picture of all serious and and cultures, speak many languages and have diverse skills and experiences. organised crime threats; relentlessly What we have in common is dedication and a commitment to protecting the public pursuing the most serious and dangerous from serious and organised crime. offenders; and developing and delivering specialist capabilities on behalf of law Are you ready to join the team? enforcement and other partners.

We are passionate about inclusion.

Joao Rodrigues, Head of Resourcing, National Crime Agency NCA Ethnic Minority Network Support Association - EMNSA Executive Committee Member

Our diversity is one of our greatest strengths. We want We are proud of our staff-led Diversity Groups who We are committed to our role as a to recruit and retain the very best and broadest diversity play an important role in supporting officers Stonewall Diversity Champion, ensuring in our officers. We work in partnership with our whatever their background, and help the our workplaces remain LGBT+ inclusive, outstanding diversity champions and network groups to organisation to develop and embed our approach and that our LGBT+ employees feel safe, understand the experience of our officers and embed to inclusion, making sure that we set ourselves up respected and accepted. their priorities in our approach to inclusion. Whatever for success. your background or identity, if you have the skills we're If you want to join our mission, and be part looking for there could be a place for you to make a real In addition to our Diversity Groups, we have a of an organisation committed to fairness, difference in the National Crime Agency. network of over 60 qualified Mental Health First can meet our high expectations of integrity Aiders, and an additional network of Workplace and demonstrate inclusive behaviours, Everyone at the NCA should be treated with respect and Support Officers, who can provide advice, then we encourage you to apply for one of dignity. We all have a role to play in creating a positive signposting and support to all our officers. our roles. and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and can contribute. We want all of our officers to feel like We are proud to be a Disability Confident https:// they belong and can play their part in our mission to employer. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/whowe- protect the public from serious and organised crime. and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments are/inclusion-diversity-and-equality as part of your application so that you can perform at your full potential - both through the selection process and then in post if you are successful.

About the Investigations Directorate

‘We are a world class Investigation capability, delivered by The Investigations Directorate provides a flexible, shared operational highly skilled and motivated officers, flexibly responding to capability, designed to maximise the impact of the UK's collective resources against serious and organised crime, and in specialist intelligence-led, centrally tasked, Agency priorities.’ support of major crime. Our teams respond to a broad range of threats, many of which also remain a responsibility for the police forces and other agencies as well as private industry.

Our teams lead investigations across the Serious and Organised Crime landscape for example; Organised Immigration Crime, Illicit Finance, Modern Day Slavery and Human Trafficking, Child Sexual Abuse, Internal Professional Standards, Economic Crime, Firearms, Drugs including County Lines, Anti-Kidnap and Extortion, Professional Enablers, Money Laundering and International Bribery and Corruption. The teams provide a national service of specialist investigative skills and expertise to support major crime investigations conducted by police forces, such as abduction, serial sexual crime and no body murder.

The Investigations Directorate is led by Nikki Holland

Nikki Holland, Director of Investigators Director Champion for EMBRACE

Investigations is the core crime fighting capability of the NCA. We take an intelligence - led approach and concentrate on tackling the criminals and risks to the public which are beyond the capability or capacity of the other law enforcement bodies.

Contact Usus The Role

About the role

Investigators

Investigating serious criminality; collecting and developing intelligence and evidence to build and contribute to case file preparations to prosecute offenders.

You will be working closely with other NCA departments and partner agencies to identify threats from criminality and work in a challenging environment to pursue offenders. Using innovative approaches and ground breaking techniques you will be making decisions which help disrupt and bring to justice criminals who present the highest threat to the UK.

You may be expected to work directly or indirectly in tackling child sexual abuse (CSA). This may involve exposure to child sexual abuse images and material. You should consider the sensitive nature of the work before deciding to apply.

NCA Investigative teams respond to a broad range of threats including Organised Immigration Crime, Cyber Dependant Crime, Fraud, Human Trafficking, Child Sexual Abuse, Firearms and Drugs, International Corruption Unit, as well as having Internal Professional Standards teams. Investigations are undertaken in a varied and dynamic environment, identifying intelligence and evidential opportunities in support of investigation leads.

Should you have previous experience or a willingness to undertake training in order to tackle Cyber Dependant Crime or work in our Internal Professional Standards Team – please indicate this on your application (see guidance under ‘Application Process’ pages).

About the role

NCA are currently looking for Investigators across a range of locations. These locations include areas where vacancies are not currently available. Please see the table to the right detailing our current vacancies, and where there are likely to be upcoming (pipeline) vacancies.

If you are interested in making an application for any of the locations listed, we would urge you to apply now. For Pipeline locations where there are currently no vacancies – if successful you will be held in a pool for 12 months in the event that a suitable role becomes available.

You will only be considered for locations you confirm on your application. In some cases, you may also be considered for other locations nearby to the ones you have stated as your preference dependent on future vacancies.

All postings will be made in strict merit order by location.

Please note that in the following locations, successful candidates may be required to deal with Child Sexual Abuse Investigations:

Chorley, Sheffield, London (Spring Gardens) and Warrington.

Person Specification

You will need to demonstrate the below behaviours: Candidates who are interested in a role in Desirable Qualifications / experience Cyber are also required to demonstrate the • Delivering at Pace below technical • Current/Active PIP2 or an equivalent • Working Together recognised qualification/accreditation in investigative crime issued by a • Understanding of the cyber landscape, Government body. Please see guidance emerging techniques and the threat to the for applicants within this pack on page 13 UK. You will also need to demonstrate the below for further information on PIP and your eligibility to apply. technical criteria: Essential Qualifications / experience

• Experience of conducting arrests; competent Should you be willing to undertake and experienced at interviewing witnesses and • Current/Active PIP1 or an equivalent Surveillance training on arrival in the Agency, suspects (custody time limits/procedures, recognised qualification/accreditation in please indicate this on your application. extensions and authorisations), use of bad investigative crime issued by a Government character evidence and bail. body. Please see guidance for applicants Individuals who do not currently hold PIP • Experience and knowledge around seizure of within this pack on page 13 for further accreditation nor an equivalent recognised exhibits, continuity of evidence, and sieze/sift information on PIP and your eligibility to accreditation in investigative crime issued by a legislation, including experience in disclosure, apply. Government body will not be eligible to apply and scheduling of material, and knowledge of • Full DVLA Driving Licence (Includes Full EU and apply and are encouraged to look into the CPIA legislation. Licences) or the ability to obtain a Full NCA’s Initial Operational Training Programme • Experienced and competent in completing Driving Licence within one year in post. (IOTP) as an alternative entry pathway case files and liaising with prosecuting agencies or authorities. Investigators who join the agency without • Experience and knowledge in the use of PIP2 accreditation may be required to investigations techniques to meet operational achieve this, including passing any outcomes. exams (National Investigators Exam (NIE) and/or the NCA Specific Powers Exam) within 12 months of taking up their post.

Person Specification

Successful candidates will be expected to pass a five day Please Note: Officer Safety Training course (OST) during their probationary period or during their first 12 months in the Agency ( Civil • The NCA is a 24/7 organisation, and working patterns must Service transfers). Failure to do so would mean you would support business requirements. Successful candidates will be not be able to continue in the operational investigator role. expected to work long, and at times, unsociable hours with regular stays away from home. The OST combines cognitive input, armed and unarmed • Some investigative teams operate on-call working patterns. defence theory and practical techniques and as such, requires • Individuals will be required to undertake and pass a substance a level of physical exertion, due to the nature and repetition of misuse test as part of pre-employment checks the drills. The practical techniques include use of body • You could be deployed to work on any type of investigation, weapons, movement and positioning, strikes including, but not limited to Child Sexual Abuse. By applying for (armed/unarmed) blocks, restraint and control. We will expect this role you are confirming that you are willing to undertake CSA officers attending the course to have a standard of physical roles. The NCA will provide access to Occupational Health Service fitness. and those in CSA roles will be required to undergo psychological assessment prior to joining the agency. Progressive full body warm-ups are conducted each day to minimize risk of injury to the officer. It is expected that the officer is capable of a ground descent and ascent, unaided and within a reasonable timeframe. This is important both individually and in team tactics.

Salary and Benefits If you are an active police pension member • Any move to National Crime Agency from another immediately prior to joining the NCA, you can employer will mean you can no longer access continue your membership throughout your childcare vouchers. This includes moves between Salary employment with us as if you were a serving government departments. You may however be police officer. If you do remain an active eligible for other government schemes, including Tax £32,772 - £36,414 member and subsequently return to a police Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https:// force, you should be able to continue your Roles based in London will also receive an additional www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/ membership there too. London Weighting of £3,424. • All NCA officers can apply for a formal change to their working hours, pattern or location. However, This Includes; Pay principles on Civil Service transfers apply for current acceptance of Alternative Working Arrangements is civil servants transferring to the NCA at the equivalent • 26 days’ annual leave on entry, increasing to depending on a number of aspects such as business grade. 31 days after 5 years’ service. This is in needs. addition to 8 public holidays. • Family friendly policies that often exceed the the Pay principles for existing NCA officers can be found in • A competitive contributory pension scheme statutory minimum offered by many other employers the NCA Remuneration policy (HR04 OP03). that you can enter as soon as you join where including maternity, adoption, shared parental leave we will make a significant contribution to the and paternity leave. Benefits cost of your pension; where your contributions • Support for officers who are Reservists and Special come out of your salary before any tax is Constables. Whatever your role, we take your career and development taken; and where your pension will continue to • seriously, and want to enable you to build a really Interest-free loans allowing you to spread the cost of provide valuable benefits for you and your an annual travel season ticket. successful career with the Agency and wider Civil Service. family if you are too ill to continue to work or It is crucial that our employees have the right skills to die before you retire. • Cycle2work salary sacrifice scheme to hire a bicycle develop their careers and meet the challenges ahead, and up to the value of£3,000 to assist in improving health • Flexible working patterns including access to you’ll benefit from regular performance and development and fitness and save you money. part-time and compressed hours options reviews to ensure this development is ongoing. As a Civil according to business needs. • Blue light Scheme offering hundreds of high street Service employee, you’ll be entitled to a large range of and online discounts. benefits. • Access to a variety of active network groups, Gender Equality Group, Ethnic Minority • Paid time off to facilitate continuous professional Network Support Association, Faith and Belief development, and access to Civil Service Learning; Group, Disability Network Advisory Group, up to 5 days per year. LGBT+ Group, Age Group, Flexible Working • The opportunity to use on site facilities including Group and the Inclusion Alliance. fitness centres and staff • Generous paid maternity, paternity and shared canteens(where available). parental leave (SPL) which is notably more • Occupational sick pay and access to occupational than the statutory minimum offered by many health services. other employers.

Application Process

To apply for this post, you will need to complete an online application form which includes entering the information outlined below. This should be completed no later than 23:55 on 26th April 2021. Upon application you will also be asked to list any additional skills, knowledge, experience of training and qualification. These may be taken into account at the matching stage. Application 1. Your CV should set out your career history including training and qualifications, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure that each entry of your career history also has a few sentences outlining a description and the key elements of that role, and that you provide reasons for any gaps within the last two years. Please ensure the dates of any accreditations you are relying on are entered onto the CV. Experience criteria can also be assessed from CV. Shortlist Essential Criteria PIP1/ alternative Government accreditation

2. Technical and Experience Criteria. Please provide a statement of suitability on how you meet the following criteria (250 words maximum per criteria): • Experience of conducting arrests; competent and experienced at interviewing witnesses and suspects (custody time limits/procedures, extensions and authorisations), use of bad character evidence and bail. Assessment • Experience and knowledge around seizure of exhibits, continuity of evidence, and sieze/sift legislation, including experience in disclosure, and scheduling of material, and knowledge of CPIA legislation. • Experienced and competent in completing case files and liaising with prosecuting agencies or authorities. • Experience and knowledge in the use of investigations techniques to meet operational outcomes.

Candidates who are interested in a role in Cyber are also required to demonstrate the below technical • Understanding of the cyber landscape, emerging techniques and the threat to the UK. Offer

Please note that support will not be available after 3pm on 26th April 2021

Application Process

Being truly reflective of the communities we serve and building a culture where everyone can perform at their best is critical to leading the UK’s fight against serious and organised crime – something which affects us all. At the NCA we Application are looking to recruit from the widest possible talent pool and encourage applications to apply from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunities employer. As a Disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. Please see page 17 for further details.

This role is included in the “Great Place to Work for veterans” Initiative, which is aimed at encouraging veterans from the armed services into public sector roles. For more information and eligibility requirements please visit here. Shortlist In order to monitor the effectiveness of the National Crime Agency’s Diversity & Inclusion strategy, the NCA require certain personal details about you on submission of your application. Please note that this will be treated in confidence and will not impact your application. You will be asked to complete an E-consent survey asking for permission to share this data with the NCA to be used for statistical/monitoring purposes only, refusal of consent to share the information will not impact your application. Should you encounter any issues with your online application please get in touch with us at the following email address; Assessment including the vacancy reference number in the subject line, [email protected]

Please ensure that you include the vacancy reference number in the subject line of your email to avoid delays.

Your application will be acknowledged by the Government Recruitment Service. If you do not receive acknowledgement of your application within 48 hours, please contact us. Offer As part of your application, you will be asked to provide your location preferences. Please note that appointments will be made in strict merit order, per location, with the highest scoring candidates being appointed first.

Application Process

National Crime Agency Guidance for Applicants

The National Crime Agency requires all criminal investigators to • Alternative pathway for those officers who became Detectives Application hold accreditation at one of the relevant levels of PIP. PIP is an before PIP (2005) is for completion of the Initial ten week CID accreditation programme for Detectives and Criminal Investigators training course and a career history which shows continuation of which is owned by the National Police Chiefs Council and governed criminal investigation activity in Force within the previous 24 by the College of Policing. The post you are considering applying for months. requires current minimum accreditation at PIP Level 1 - operational competence in priority and volume crime. You will need to demonstrate the following and be able to exhibit To be eligible to apply, you must hold a PIP Level 1 or equivalent operational competence at PIP Level One through:- accreditation. The Agency will accept applications from candidates who Shortlist • Current and valid certification of accreditation from a Home Office hold PIP Level 1 with an expectation of achieving the other required Force or Law Enforcement Agency, PSNI or equivalent from accreditations (PIP2, ) within 12 months. Police Scotland or evidence from a relevant and competent Should you hold an equivalent accreditation to PIP1, PIP2 , you will be authority such as HR unit or Force Learning and Development required to provide additional information to detail this accreditation in unit. the box provided. • Accreditation from one of the above which is valid within the past All evidence provided may be subject to confirmation with previous 24 months plus evidence of having undertaken a criminal employers, training providers and accrediting or awarding bodies. Any investigation up to referral to the prosecuting agency (CPS/ evidence provided will be assessed by the Accreditation Panel and a Assessment PPSNI/Procurator Fiscal) within the past 24 months. decision on whether a candidate’s qualifications/accreditations meet In addition to this, the post you are applying for requires PIP Level 2 - the standard required will be notified to the advertising manager. operational competence in investigating serious and complex If the panel assessment is that you do not meet the required level then criminal investigations. your application may be withdrawn as you do not meet the essential criteria as specified in the job advert. Therefore, you will need to demonstrate the following and be able to exhibit operational competence at PIP Level 2 through: Offer • Evidence for PIP 2 should consist of a successful National Investigators Exam (NIE) pass, completion of ICIDP and Advanced Interviewing programmes, assessment and verification of the PIP 2 Portfolio and continuing accreditation within the previous 24 months.

Application Process

Longlisting If a large number of applications are received then long-listing will be conducted on the below criteria Application • Current/Active PIP1 or an equivalent recognised qualification/accreditation in Investigative crime issued by a Government body.

Shortlist A decision is expected to be made by W/C 26th April 2021 - Tranche 1, W/C 17th May 2021 - Tranche 2 and all Shortlist shortlisted candidates will be advised of the outcomes shortly afterwards. Technical and Experience • Experience of conducting arrests; competent and experienced at interviewing witnesses and suspects (custody time limits/procedures, extensions and authorisations), use of bad character evidence and bail. • Experience and knowledge around seizure of exhibits, continuity of evidence, and sieze/sift legislation, including experience in disclosure, and scheduling of material, and knowledge of CPIA legislation. • Experienced and competent in completing case files and liaising with prosecuting agencies or authorities. Assessment • Experience and knowledge in the use of investigations techniques to meet operational outcomes. Candidates who are interested in a role in Cyber are also required to demonstrate the below technical • Understanding of the cyber landscape, emerging techniques and the threat to the UK.

Offer Candidates who have stated that they hold the required accreditation and who are successful at the shortlisting process will be asked to send proof of their qualifications by email for verification prior to interview. Failure to do so may mean that we are unable to verify your qualifications and your application may be withdrawn. The requirement to submit proof does not apply to candidates who are evidencing equivalent experience in their responses to the Technical Criteria.

Application Process

PLEASE NOTE

Application This vacancy is being run in two tranches.

Should you submit your application prior to the 5th April 2021, your application will be included in the first tranche of shortlisting Expected to be released W/C 26th April 2021 Interviews will take place throughout May 2021.

Should you submit your application after the 5th April 2021 but before the final closing date of 26th April 2021, your application will be included in the second tranche of shortlisting expected to be released W/C 17th May 2021. Interviews for Shortlist tranche 2 will take place throughout May and June 2021

Assessment

Offer

Application Process

Assessment and Interview:

Application Interview: At interview, candidates will be assessed on elements of the below criteria, further information will be provided to candidates who pass the shortlisting process

Behaviours: • Delivering at Pace • Working Together Shortlist Technical/Experience • Experience of conducting arrests; competent and experienced at interviewing witnesses and suspects (custody time limits/procedures, extensions and authorisations), use of bad character evidence and bail. • Experience and knowledge around seizure of exhibits, continuity of evidence, and sieze/sift legislation, including experience in disclosure, and scheduling of material, and knowledge of CPIA legislation. • Experienced and competent in completing case files and liaising with prosecuting agencies or authorities. Assessment • Experience and knowledge in the use of investigations techniques to meet operational outcomes.

Candidates who are interested in a role in Cyber will also be assessed on the below technical • Understanding of the cyber landscape, emerging techniques and the threat to the UK.

Candidates must provide copies of any qualifications they rely on as part of their application to interview. Full details of the interview process will be made available to shortlisted candidates. Offer The interviews will take place Throughout May and June 2021 Please be advised that the interview process may change due to the current situation regarding COVID-19. If successful at shortlisting you will be given up to date information regarding the interview process.

Application Process

• Regardless of the outcome, we will notify all candidates as soon as possible.

• If you are not found appointable at the advertised grade you may be offered the lower grade role if you are Application considered to meet the skills, experience and behaviours for the lower level. The benchmark for appointing to the lower grade is set at the start of each campaign. All offers will be made in merit.

• If you are found appointable at the higher grade but there are no positions available you may be offered an appointment at the lower grade.

Shortlist • As an Agency we are in a period of growth and as such it is important that we have a steady flow of talent into the organisation. We are recruiting to ensure we have a sufficient supply of high calibre people, with the right skills to help us deliver our business, both now and in the future. We will be making a significant number of appointments immediately following the selection process, and we will be retaining a candidate pool of successful applicants to draw from as vacancies arise for up to 12 months.

Assessment • If your application is successful and we are unable to offer you a post immediately, you will be invited to join our reserve list so that we can continue to communicate with you regarding your employment with the Agency, and the incredible work that we do. If over the next 12 months we are able to offer you a position, we will contact you as soon as possible. During this time, you will go through our vetting and preemployment checks processes. Appointments will be made in adherence to the Civil Service Recruitment Principles and in strict merit order with the highest scoring candidates being appointed first. We will keep you updated Offer throughout your application and whilst in the candidate pool, we wish you every success in this process and are excited for the journey ahead.

Indicative Timeline

Please note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject to change. If you are unable to meet these timeframes, please let us know in your application letter.

Please note that these dates may be subject to change

Interviews will be conducted virtually due to COVID19 restrictions.

The anticipated timetable is as follows:

Tranche 1 - 5th April 2021 Advert Closing Date Tranche 2 - 26th April 2021

Expected shortlist Tranche 1 - W/C 26th April 2021 announcement Tranche 2 - W/C 17th May 2021

Tranche 1 - Throughout May 2021 Interviews Tranche 2 - Throughout May and June 2021

Pre-employment checks take on average 16 weeks from the point of offer to arranging a Pre-employment Checks start date. This includes vetting, occupational health assessments, employment history checks and substance misuse tests. This is an approximate time frame and is to be taken as a guideline only as this can very between candidates.

Interview locations will be sent to candidates at a later date. Candidates are asked to note the above timetable, exercising flexibility through the recruitment and selection process. Candidates may need to travel to one of the main NCA sites as we cannot guarantee interviews will be held at the location advertised.

FAQs

1. Can I apply if I am not currently a civil servant?Yes. 7. What nationality do I need to hold in order to 8. How does the NCA grading structure These roles are open to all suitably qualified people. apply? compare to civil service and police? 2. Is this role permanent? To be eligible for employment to this role you must be a The NCA operates its own grade structure, the This role is being offered on a permanent basis. 40 hours national from the following countries: below table shows our grades in comparison per week. Open to the UK, Commonwealth and European with our civil service and police colleagues. 3. Is this role suitable for part-time working?This role is Economic Area (EEA) and certain non EEA nationals. available for appointment full-time only From 1 January 2021 this job is broadly open to the NCA Civil Service Police 4. Will the role involve travel? following groups: Grade Equivalent Equivalent Some travel may be required for this role. Assistant Chief Deputy Director • UK nationals Constable 5. Where will the role be based? • nationals of the Republic of Ireland Chief G1 Grade 6 The NCA is a national organisation, with investigations • nationals of Commonwealth countries Superintendent teams based in the following locations: • European Economic Area (EEA) nationals with (or G2 Grade 7 Superintendent Current Vacancies: eligible for) status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) SEO Chief Inspector/ Birmingham, Normanton, Chorley, Crawley, Dover, G3 • relevant EEA or Turkish nationals working in the (Senior Executive Officer) Inspector Nottingham, Heathrow, Leicester, Liverpool, Sheffield, HEO Civil Service G4 Sergeant Slough, London (Spring Gardens), Gillingham (Kent), • relevant EEA or Turkish nationals who have built (Higher Executive Officer) Warrington up the right to work in the Civil Service G5 EO (Executive Officer) Constable

Pipeline: • certain family members of the relevant AO Belfast, Bridgend, Bristol, Exeter, Gartcosh, Sunderland, (European Union) EU and Turkish nationals (Administrative Officer) G6 N/A Fareham (Solent), Kingston upon Thames AA (*Commonwealth citizens not yet in the UK, who have (Administrative Officer) 6. Can I claim back any expenses incurred duringthe no right of abode in the UK and who do not have recruitment process? leave to enter the UK are ineligible to apply.) No. Unfortunately we will not be able to reimburse you, except in exceptional circumstances and only when agreed For further information on whether you are eligible in advance. to apply, please visit Gov.UK

• Sheffield • Belfast • Gartcosh

Those who would like to work in any of these other NCA locations are urged to apply at this time so they can be considered for posting when vacancies become available in those locations. When completing the online application form you will be given the opportunity to state up to three preferred locations. Unfortunately, relocation costs will not be reimbursed. FAQs

FAQs

9. Is security clearance required? 10. What reasonable adjustments can be information is provided in an accessible The NCA conduct enhanced pre- made if I have a disability? format or; by providing training. We are employment checks on top of standard SC to The NCA is a Disability Confident Leader and also committed to interviewing all determine suitability to work for an therefore part of the Disability Confident applicants with a disability who meet the organisation combatting serious and Scheme (for further information on the minimum criteria for the role applied for. organised crime. All NCA officers must hold Disability confident scheme please visit If you feel that you may need a reasonable SC Enhanced upon entry as a minimum. (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/ adjustment to be made, or you would like Failure to achieve SC Enhanced will result in disability-confident-campaign). If you have a to discuss the disability confident scheme the job offer being withdrawn. Individuals will disability defined by the equality Act 2010 in more detail please contact us in the first be required to undertake and pass a you’re eligible to be considered for the instance. substance misuse test as part of pre- Disability Confident Scheme. If you wish to receive a hard copy of the employment checks. In order to qualify you must have a physical or information, or in an alternative format e.g. Some NCA roles require officers to obtain mental impairment which has a substantial Audio, Braille or large font then please DV Enhanced within 12 months of entry. If and long term negative effect on your ability to contact: DV Enhanced cannot be obtained the officer carry out normal day to day activities [email protected] will be required to move to a non-DV role. (Further information regarding disabilities More information about the vetting process covered under the equality act please visit 11. Is this vacancy part of the “Great can be found at the following link https:// www.gov.uk/definition-of-disability-under- Place to Work for veterans” early www.gov.uk/guidance/security-vetting-and- equality-act-2010). adopters pilot? clearance We are committed to making reasonable This role is included in the “Great Place to adjustments for Disability Confident Scheme Work for veterans” Initiative, which is applicants and will try to remove any barriers aimed at encouraging veterans from the so you are not at a disadvantage during the armed services into public sector roles. For selection/recruitment process/ interview / more information and eligibility assessment including; allowing extra time requirements please visit here. during selection tests; ensuring that

FAQs

12. Are there any residency requirements outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s 15. What do I do if I want to make a in order to apply for this role? Recruitment Principles. For the most senior complaint? To meet National Security Vetting posts in the Civil Service, the Commission If you feel that your application has not been requirements you will need to have resided in discharges its responsibilities directly by treated in accordance with the recruitment the UK for a minimum of 3 out of the past 5 overseeing the recruitment process and by principles and wish to make a complaint, then years for SC clearance and a minimum of 7 a Commissioner chairing the selection you should contact out of 10 years for DV clearance. You will still panel to hear and determine appeals [email protected] in be considered if you were posted abroad as made by civil servants under the Civil the first instance. part of your service with the HMG or armed Service Code which sets out the Civil 16. What should I do if I think that I have a forces or a UK government role during this Service values – Honesty, Integrity, conflict of interest? period. Please make sure you meet these Impartiality and Objectivity – and forms Candidates must note the requirement to requirements before applying for this role. part of the relationship between civil declare any interests that might cause servants and their employer. questions to be raised about their approach to 13. What is the role of the Civil Service the business of the Department. Commission in relation to recruitment into 14. Will this role be overseen by the If you believe that you may have a conflict of the Civil Service? Civil Service Commission? interest please contact The Civil Service Commission provides The recruitment process is subject to the [email protected] assurance that selection for appointment to Civil Service Commission’s recruitment before submitting your application. the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of principles. fair and open competition as

We encourage all candidates to thoroughly review the Candidate Information Pack which explains the role and requirements further before submitting an application. If you have any specific queries about the role that is not covered by the candidate pack, please contact: [email protected]

For information regarding your rights and how NCA treat the personal details you provide to us please follow this link: www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/publications/910-nca-public-privacy-notice/file

Did you know that the NCA employs a broad range of specialist volunteers who work with us as NCA Specials? Why not volunteer as an NCA Special and support us in leading the UK’s fight to cut serious and organised crime? To find out more about volunteering opportunities within the agency, please visit us at https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/national-crime-agency/

For more information on careers at the NCA please visit https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/national-crime-agency/

DRIVING DIVERSITY FORWARD The NCA is an inclusive employer committed to developing a workforce which reflects the society we protect. We value difference, and recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles. More information can be found on http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/Civil-service-recruitment/

If you would like the application form in a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team via email to: [email protected] The NCA complies with and expects all its employees to reflect the values outlined in the Civil Service Code, for further information please review the code.