VACANCY NOTICE 1663 This vacancy announcement pertains to law enforcement and/or governmental officials within INTERPOL's member countries only. Please read the Conditions of Secondment in force at INTERPOL (shared via the NCB) including the maximum duration 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. This confirmation letter should be forwarded to us THROUGH THE NCB. INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 196 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. To strengthen its global operational capabilities and continue delivering high-quality services to Member Countries, INTERPOL is launching a call for applications to identify qualified law enforcement officers and experts to Enhance its Secondment Programme*. Job title: INTERPOL Enhanced Secondment Program Reporting To: Coordinators within Operational Directorates Location: Multiple Duty Station Duration (in months): 36.00 Grade: 5 Security Clearance Level: Basic/Enhanced Deadline for application: Applications received throughout the year INTERPOL strives to achieve a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Applications of women and nationals from the following under/unrepresented member countries (<a title="" href="https://www.interpol.int/content/download/23894/file/Countries%20that%20are%20unpresented%20among%20INTERPOL%20staff%20%2816-2-2025%29.pdf" target="_self">please click on this link to access the list of countries</a>) are particularly welcome. INTERPOL’s recruitment process is merit-based hence all hiring decisions are made considering the applicant’s qualifications and the needs of the Organization. By serving the strategic and operational purposes of its Member Countries, secondment positions include a range of valuable professional development opportunities and incentives for seconded officers such as: <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Enhanced awareness of complex international working environments and the development of cultural bridges.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Advancement of policing, investigative, and operational coordination skills through exposure to cutting-edge technologies.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Opportunities to pursue an international career and achieve professional growth.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Membership in a global network of law enforcement experts.</li> </ul> What is the objective of INTERPOL Secondment Programme? The INTERPOL Pool of Seconded Officers aimed at creating a dynamic, secure and interoperable global repository of vetted law enforcement specialists enabling INTERPOL to rapidly deploy the right expert, with the right skill, at the right time anywhere in the world. Who is eligible to join INTERPOL Enhanced Secondment Programme? Applications are open to the following individuals from INTERPOL Member Countries: <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Active police officers.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Law enforcement officers from other national agencies (e.g., customs, border control, anti-corruption units)</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Civil servants employed in law enforcement or administrations within national governments </li> </ul> Application Process for all candidates: 1. Complete their application online via: Recruitment Hub 2. Submit their completed application together with the Support Letter or Letter of Nomination from their respective National Central Bureau (NCB) for official endorsement. 3. Candidates from non-police law enforcement agencies must coordinate with their designated NCB prior to application submission. 4. Only applications endorsed and submitted through the NCB will be considered. List of assignments under INTERPOL Enhanced Secondment Programme Prospective candidates may be considered for the following entry-level positions (Grade 5): <table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:157.25pt" valign="top"> Post Title </td> <td style="width:333.0pt" valign="top"> Main operational area </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:157.25pt" rowspan="2" valign="top"> Criminal Intelligence Officer </td> <td style="width:333.0pt" valign="top"> <ul> <li>Analyze and disseminate transnational crime intelligence</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:333.0pt" valign="top"> <ul> <li>Provide legal advice on international cooperation and compliance</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:157.25pt" valign="top"> Specialized Officer </td> <td style="width:333.0pt" valign="top"> <ul> <li>Focus on specific crime types (e.g., fugitives, DVI, cybercrime, human trafficking, financial crime...).</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:157.25pt" rowspan="2" valign="top"> Regional Specialized Officer </td> <td style="width:333.0pt" valign="top"> <ul> <li>Support regional operations with localized expertise</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:333.0pt" valign="top"> <ul> <li>Field operational support, Communication and Information Management</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:157.25pt" valign="top"> Criminal Intelligence Analyst </td> <td style="width:333.0pt" valign="top"> <ul> <li>Intelligence Analysis & Fusion: collect, analyze, and interpret criminal-related data and activities. Support crime prevention and investigation efforts</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Application should be submitted online using the “Vacancies” link available on the recruitment page of INTERPOL’s website. LIST OF CRIME AREAS FOR RECRUITMENT PURPOSES The following constitutes a non-exhaustive list of crime areas or police capabilities expertise that secondment candidates may choose as areas of interest in the framework of their application to INTERPOL Secondment Programme. <table class="TableGrid1" style="border:none;width:67%;height:1520.0px" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr style="height:145.156px"> <td style="width:48%;border:1.0pt solid windowtext;background-color:#deeaf6;padding:0.0in 5.4pt;text-align:left" valign="top"> Financial Crimes </td> <td style="width:52%;border-top:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-right:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-left:none;background-color:white;padding:0.0in 5.4pt;text-align:left" valign="top"> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Anti-corruption</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Money Laundering and Asset Recovery</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Fraud and Financial Crimes</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Counterfeit currency and security documents</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:145.156px"> <td style="width:48%;border-right:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-left:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-top:none;background-color:#deeaf6;padding:0.0in 5.4pt;text-align:left" valign="top"> Cyber and Digital Forensics crime </td> <td style="width:52%;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-right:1.0pt solid windowtext;background-color:white;padding:0.0in 5.4pt;text-align:left" valign="top"> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Cyber crime</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Darknet investigations</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Cryptocurrency tracing</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Ransomware analysis</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">AI fraud detection</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:279.453px"> <td style="width:48%;border-right:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-left:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-top:none;background-color:#deeaf6;padding:0.0in 5.4pt;text-align:left" valign="top"> Transnational and Organized Crime </td> <td style="width:52%;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-right:1.0pt solid windowtext;background-color:white;padding:0.0in 5.4pt;text-align:left" valign="top"> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Human Trafficking and Smuggling Networks </li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Online Crimes Against Children</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">War Crimes and Illicit arms </li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Vehicle Crime</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Drug Trafficking</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Works of Art</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Illicit Goods and Global Health </li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Intellectual Property Crime and Digital Piracy</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Public Health & Pharmaceutical Crime</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:145.156px"> <td style="width:48%;border-right:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-left:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-top:none;background-color:#deeaf6;padding:0.0in 5.4pt;text-align:left" valign="top"> Environmental crime </td> <td style="width:52%;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-right:1.0pt solid windowtext;background-color:white;padding:0.0in 5.4pt;text-align:left" valign="top"> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Wildlife</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Fisheries</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Forestry </li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Pollution </li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Illegal Mining</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:167.539px"> <td style="width:48%;border-right:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-left:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-top:none;background-color:#deeaf6;padding:0.0in 5.4pt;text-align:left" valign="top"> Counter-Terrorism and Extremism </td> <td style="width:52%;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-right:1.0pt solid windowtext;background-color:white;padding:0.0in 5.4pt;text-align:left" valign="top"> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Counter-Terrorism</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Chemical and Explosives Terrorism Prevention </li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Radiological and Nuclear Terrorism Prevention </li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Bioterrorism Prevention</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:189.922px"> <td style="width:48%;border-right:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-left:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-top:none;background-color:#deeaf6;padding:0.0in 5.4pt;text-align:left" valign="top"> Forensics and Bio-Crime </td> <td style="width:52%;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-right:1.0pt solid windowtext;background-color:white;padding:0.0in 5.4pt;text-align:left" valign="top"> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">DNA analysis</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Biometrics</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Disaster Victim Identification</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Fingerprints and Facial recognition</li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Border Control </li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Counterfeit currency and security documents</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:100.391px"> <td style="width:48%;border-right:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-left:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-top:none;background-color:#deeaf6;padding:0.0in 5.4pt;text-align:left" valign="top"> Capacity Building and Training </td> <td style="width:52%;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-right:1.0pt solid windowtext;background-color:white;padding:0.0in 5.4pt;text-align:left" valign="top"> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Training and Development </li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Digital Curriculum Design and Operations</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:145.156px"> <td style="width:48%;border-right:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-left:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-top:none;background-color:#deeaf6;padding:0.0in 5.4pt;text-align:left" valign="top"> Command and Co-ordination </td> <td style="width:52%;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-right:1.0pt solid windowtext;background-color:white;padding:0.0in 5.4pt;text-align:left" valign="top"> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Operations Coordination, Planning and Support </li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Communication Assistance and Information Management </li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Critical Regional Operations Languages</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:78.0078px"> <td style="width:48%;border-right:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-left:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-top:none;background-color:#deeaf6;padding:0.0in 5.4pt;text-align:left" valign="top"> Global Outreach Support and Regional assistance </td> <td style="width:52%;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-right:1.0pt solid windowtext;background-color:white;padding:0.0in 5.4pt;text-align:left" valign="top"> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif">Coordination of Regional Activities and Support to NCBs</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr style="height:122.773px"> <td style="width:48%;border-right:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-bottom:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-left:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-top:none;background-color:#deeaf6;padding:0.0in 5.4pt;text-align:left" valign="top"> Criminal Intelligence Analysis and Fusion </td> <td style="width:52%;border-top:none;border-left:none;border-bottom:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-right:1.0pt solid windowtext;background-color:white;padding:0.0in 5.4pt;text-align:left" valign="top"> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black">Criminal-related data and activities information collection, analysis and interpretation</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Open-source intelligence and analysis</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> INTERPOL offers career progression through its numerous learning and training activities available to its officials. Some years of successful experience in the Officer role together with specific Leadership Development Programme, could potentially lead to mid-executive levels (Grade 3–4) including: Coordinator or Operations Coordinator (Grade 4) Senior Coordinator or Senior Operations Coordinator (Grade 3) SUMMARY OF THE ASSIGNED DUTIES, INCLUDING GOALS AND OBJECTIVESOF THE POST Under the supervision and guidance of management, the Officer is responsible for developing appropriate operational responses to address specific crime phenomenon and area(s) by supporting the coordination of criminal cases and business continuity with existing activities. The Officer is responsible for developing specialized training programmes, establishing innovative techniques, and best practices and knowledge sharing to build capacity and provide operational support within the assigned crime area. He/She is also responsible for providing legal, technological and administrative support across the General Secretariat, in order to best serve all the members’ countries. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ACTIVITIES: General and common activities across operational crime areas and roles <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Coordinate the investigation of cases between member countries,</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Identify and establish and maintain contact with experts in the field,</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Organize and participate in training programmes, expert group meetings and conferences, </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Monitor and analyze information related to the specific area of activity,</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Develop remedies and best practice solutions to problems limiting the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies,</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Identify major criminal threats with potential global impact,</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Pursue strategic partnerships with appropriate national, sub-regional, regional and global organizations and institutions,</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Act as a point of contact of reference for member countries requiring assistance oradvice on the specific area of activity,</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Carry out all other duties as may be directed by the supervisor/hierarchy.</li> </ul> QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION REQUIRED: <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">A three-to-four years of university-level study or other specialized higher education (preferably in Law (LLB), Public Policy or Police Management, or a related field. Equivalent legal or police academy qualifications will be considered).</li> </ul> EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">At least three years of hands-on experience in police operations or criminal investigations, with specialization in one or more areas of transnational crime.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Candidates without the required educational qualifications must demonstrate ten years of relevant professional experience.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Extensive experience as a law enforcement officer.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Sound background in specialized criminal investigations including regional, sub-regional and national expertise/operational police support.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Experience working in an international environment would be highly desirable,either, from employment in an international organization or from participating in international working groups, joint international projects, etc.</li> </ul> LANGUAGES: <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Professional fluency in English is required (written and oral)</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Working knowledge of French, Spanish, Arabic or other languages would be an asset.</li> </ul> SPECIFIC SKILLS: <ul> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Sound investigative skills</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Strong written and oral communication skills (re: Public speaking and delivery of presentations)</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Experience in working with computers, to include knowledge or oral presentations software, business intelligence and word processing software is desired.</li> </ul>

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