About this role
West Midlands Police is the second-largest police force in England, serving more than 2.9 million people across Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull and Walsall. Every day, our people work together to keep our communities safe, protect vulnerable people, prevent crime and bring offenders to justice.
We answer more than 2,000 emergency calls every day and provide policing 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether responding to emergencies, supporting victims, investigating crime or working behind the scenes, every role plays a vital part in delivering an outstanding service to the public.
We're proud of the progress we've made in reducing crime, improving emergency response times and increasing arrest rates. These achievements are only possible because of the dedication, professionalism and expertise of our officers, staff and volunteers. As we continue to transform the way we police, we're looking for talented people who are committed to making a real difference.
Why Join West Midlands Police?
A career with West Midlands Police is about more than a job, it's an opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the lives of millions of people. Whatever your role, you'll contribute to keeping our communities safe while developing your own skills and career.
When you join us, you'll benefit from:
• Meaningful work that makes a difference every day. • A diverse range of career opportunities across policing and professional support services. • High-quality training, development and opportunities to progress. • A supportive and inclusive working environment where everyone is encouraged to achieve their potential. • Competitive pay, generous annual leave, excellent pension arrangements and a wide range of employee benefits. • The opportunity to work alongside dedicated colleagues who share a common purpose.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We believe that a diverse workforce helps us better understand and serve the communities we protect. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to succeed.
As a Disability Confident Leader, the highest level of the Government's Disability Confident scheme, we are committed to removing barriers to employment and supporting disabled applicants and employees throughout their careers. Through our Disability Confident Interview Scheme, applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for a role will normally be offered an interview, subject to the scheme's terms and any recruitment constraints.
Our Diversity and Inclusion Vision is to maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness, respect and inclusion, enabling us to deliver the best possible service to our communities.
Professional Standards
Working in policing is a position of trust. Our officers and staff are expected to demonstrate the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and accountability. Successful applicants will be subject to appropriate vetting and are expected to uphold the ethical standards and responsibilities that come with serving the public.
Recruitment and the Use of AI
We recognise that many candidates use AI tools to support activities such as proofreading and improving the presentation of written applications. This is acceptable, provided the content you submit accurately reflects your own knowledge, skills and experience.
Applications must be your own work. Any evidence of plagiarism, false or misleading information, or the inappropriate use of AI during assessments or selection activities where it is not permitted may result in your application being rejected.
Benefits
We know that supporting our people is essential to delivering the best service to our communities. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits, wellbeing support and development opportunities to help you thrive throughout your career.
Visit our Benefits page to find out more about the rewards and support available when you join West Midlands Police.
Introduction to the Department The West Midlands Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU WM) is a collaboration between the police forces of Staffordshire, West Midlands, West Mercia and Warwickshire. The aim of ROCU WM is to reduce the impact and increase the disruption of serious and organised crime within the region and beyond. The Regional Economic Crime Unit (RECU) sit within ROCU WM. This is a specialist department dedicates to tackling fraud and money laundering threats and supporting the wider work of ROCU WM in line with our control strategy.
About the Role Applications are invited for the post of Intelligence Officer within the West Midlands Regional Economic Crime Units (RECUs) proactive function. Financial gain is the primary motivator for offenders involved in serious and organised crime. Consequently the interception and recovery of cash and other assets is key to disrupting criminal organisations. The proactive RECU encompasses:
• The Proactive Economic Crime Team (PECT), who focus on high harm/vulnerability series link fraud. • The Cryptocurrency Acquisition Team (CAT), who support wider SOC activity and focus on identifying and recovering illicit funds held in crypto and disrupting illicit crypto exchanges. • The Proactive Money Laundering Team (PMLT) whose primary aim of targeting the interception and recovery of cash and other assets gained through criminality, and • An intelligence function supporting national priorities and the identification and development of opportunities for the PMLT, CAT and PECT. The successful candidate will provide intelligence support to the above functions, the identification and development of opportunities for the PMLT, CAT and PECT in a highly sensitive environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Act as professional applicant for Directed Surveillance Authorities (DSAs), while maintaining a personal knowledge of covert techniques and their application. • Receive, develop, research, parallel source and disseminate intelligence. product to initiate and support investigations. • Evaluate intelligence and prepare and present intelligence assessments. • Comply with handling and disclosure requirements that fall within DPA, MOPI, IPA and CPIA. • Interrogate appropriate Force and National databases and systems to develop intelligence and conduct open-source research in accordance with NPCC guidelines. Full Role Details Click here to view the full details of the role, including the Essential Criteria, Desirable Criteria and any educational requirements for the role.
Additional Information Salary: Grade 6 £38,169 - £44,700. Shift patterns: Monday to Friday 8 – 4, with some requirement for flexibility based on operational demands. Location: Lloyd House, Birmingham, with occasional requirements to travel locations across the region. Contract Type: Fixed Term until April 2029 Selection Process
• Online Application and Sift - You will complete an online application form, which will be reviewed against the skills, experience and behaviours required for the role. Closing Date: 15th October 2026
• Interview - Candidates who successfully pass the application stage will be invited to attend an interview and/or assessment. This will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your suitability for the role. Proposed date(s): TBC
• Pre-Employment Checks - If you are selected as the preferred candidate, you will be required to successfully complete relevant pre-employment checks before receiving a formal offer. For internal candidates, some checks may not be required. Checks may include: Vetting Checks - You must successfully complete the required level of Management vetting and Security clearance before starting the role. This may include providing information relating to your background and financial history as part of the vetting process. Medical Checks - Appointment to this role is subject to successfully completing medical checks. This may include a drugs test and, where required, a fitness assessment. Reference Checks - You will need to provide details covering at least five years of employment, education or other relevant activity history. We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process and reasonable adjustments are available for those who need them. We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process and reasonable adjustments are available for those who need them.