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From Beat to Beach in Five Minutes

The States of Guernsey Government are seeking expressions of interest from police officers and police staff wishing to transfer to the beautiful island and continue protecting and serving the local community.

This is an exciting opportunity, to work for a progressive organisation, in a role that will make a tangible and positive difference to the population of Guernsey.

We want to hear from you if you have experience in:
– Counter Terrorism
– Major Crime Investigations
– Economic Crime
– Forensics
– Intelligence
– Professional Standards
– Policing Operations
– Public Protection
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Guernsey Police

Whether you have a law enforcement skill set, or working in fraud or finance in a Public Sector organisation (HMRC, Regulators, Home Office and Law Enforcement), we have a wealth of opportunities available for those interested in relocating to Guernsey.

Advantages of living and working in Guernsey

  • Good work/life balance
  • No commuting – 5 mins to get to the beach on your lunchbreak
  • Safe community, especially for families
  • Outdoor lifestyle
  • Excellent education system
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Police Benefits of relocating to Guernsey

Hampshire Allowance

£1,546 per annum

Pension

Pension – contributions will be deducted from salary at a rate of 9.75%

Long Term Employment Permit

8 years (allowing you to live and work in Guernsey)

Relocation allowance

£5,000 to assist with travel and moving expenses

House Purchase Grant​

£8,750 (if purchasing a property within the first 2 years of employment)​

Rent Allowance

Provided for a period of four years

Why Guernsey?

Guernsey is the second largest of the Channel Islands, covering an area of 25 square miles with a population of around 65,000. It has some of Britain’s fi nest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and the historic town of St. Peter Port truly is one of the prettiest harbour towns in Europe.

Guernsey’s rich and fascinating heritage is one of the island’s outstanding features and is interwoven into modern-day living, making it an interesting
and exciting place to live. Opportunities for outdoor activities and island hopping are plentiful and with an island renowned for its cuisine and local produce, there are always food events, festivals and eateries to enjoy. Would you like to join a local police force with all the aspects of a UK Force
in regard to career and promotion opportunities?

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Intro to The Economic and Financial Crime Bureau

The Economic and Financial Crime Bureau (EFCB) is an independent and autonomous law enforcement authority led by the Director who is accountable to the Committee for Home Affairs. It was launched in June 2021 when the Director took over responsibility for economic and financial crime from Bailiwick of Guernsey Law Enforcement. The Director’s mandate is to investigate money laundering, terrorist financing (and other serious economic crimes such as bribery, corruption, fraud and tax evasion), and the identification, tracing and recovery of the proceeds of crime/unlawful conduct in concert with the Law Officers of the Crown.

EFCB is seeking expressions of interest from Economic & Financial Crime Investigators, Disclosure Officers, Investigation Lawyers and Police Constables interested in working in economic crime.

EFCB Benefits of relocating to Guernsey

Pension

Pension – contributions will be deducted from salary at a rate of 7.5%.

Long Term Employment Permit

8 years (allowing you to live and work in Guernsey)

Relocation allowance

£5,000 to assist with travel and moving expenses

House Purchase Grant​

£8,750 (if purchasing a property within the first 2 years of employment)​

Rent Allowance

Provided for a period of four years

Live Vacancies

None available at this time, please check back occasionally as this page is always updated with new roles. 

Economic and Financial Crime Investigator

Positions Available: Economic and Financial Crime Investigator

Salary: £53,271 – £82,506 per annum (depending on level of position and experience, request JD for different levels)

Contract: Full time, permanent (based on island, relocation package available – enquire on application)

Red Snapper Recruitment are working with The States of Guernsey to find candidates with operational experience in an economic or financial crime environment and a proven ability to undertake economic/financial crime investigations, to undertake Investigator roles for the Economic & Financial Crime Bureau.

About the Role:

Economic and financial crime investigators investigate a range of criminal offences including money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation financing, fraud, bribery, corruption, sanctions evasion. They conduct conviction and non-conviction-based asset recovery investigations and work in a case development team responsible for building potential criminal and/or civil casework. Postholders will work as part of a team of investigators (each led by an officer in charge (OIC)), supported by legal, accountancy and banking specialists, to investigate and build cases for consideration of charging decisions and civil remedies by the Law Officers of the Crown.

Investigators will be expected to plan and manage investigations in consultation with the investigation supervisors and where appropriate, will be mentored and provided with opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills across EFCB functions. Postholders are required to foster effective relationships with enforcement partners (domestically and internationally), the Law Officer Chambers and other relevant stakeholders pursuant to their investigative duties.

As postholders progress through the gateways to EGV and above they will be allocated cases where they will act as the OIC and be required to support and supervise investigators charged with investigating serious and complex economic and financial crime and / or conducting conviction and non-conviction based civil asset recovery investigations. They will foster and maintain effective relationships with partners across Bailiwick Law Enforcement, the Guernsey Financial Services Commission, Law Officers of the Crown, the Revenue Service and other UK and international law enforcement partners.

The post holder will ensure activities support the Bureau’s Business Plan, and ensure staff are appropriately mentored and provided with opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills to discharge their duties professionally.

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Financial Intelligence Officer

Location: Guernsey (permanent, based on Island)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: EGlll or EGlV or EGV or SO1 or SO2 – £53,271 – £56,719 or £58,444 – £61,707 or £63,404 – £66,950 or £66,990 – £75,458 or £73,242 – £82,506 per annum, (depending on experience)

Vetting: Will need to be able to attain SC

Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for a Financial Intelligence Officer for a Financial Intelligence Unit in the Channel Islands. The postholder will be responsible for the analysis, development and enhancement of financial data obtained from SARs and other relevant sources; to produce intelligence primarily aimed to instigate or support investigations into money laundering, associated predicate offences, terrorist financing and proliferation financing.


Main duties and responsibilities

  • To undertake activities to support the AML/ CFT Strategy to ensure and promote its effectiveness and compliance with the FATF International Standards on AML/ CFT along with other international standards in respect of Bribery and Corruption, Terrorist Financing, Sanctions and Proliferation.
  • To ensure the prompt and accurate recording of FIU data and to maintain records relevant to own work area.
  • To support in the administration and development of all FIU databases including THEMIS to ensure compliance with the FATF International Standards on AML/ CFT.
  • To maintain an awareness of developments in relevant legislation, policies, emerging trends, and international standards relating to AML/ CFT.
  • To undertake general financial or transactional tasks and assist with the subsequent reporting tools and strategies.
  • To undertake training in financial intelligence and continuous professional development to maintain accreditation and knowledge of emerging developments/ trends.
  • To provide general administrative support when required, including taking minutes for meetings.
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News articles

Offshore Enforcement: The Possibilities in Guernsey

Police Oracle speaks to Ruari Hardy, who discussed the benefits of transferring to the Channel Islands after doing so himself 21 years ago from the Metropolitan Police and never looking back. 

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