Field Intelligence Officer (GMG/TA 7)

Job Purpose

Under the direction of the Senior Field Intelligence Officer, the Field Intelligence Officer is responsible for identifying and developing intelligence and information sources by initiating enquiries through overt and/or covert means. The Field Intelligence Officer will be charged with gathering intelligence in the field proactively, utilising a variety of tactics to meet operational and strategic intelligence needs. The incumbent will be required to analyse and disseminate information on matters impacting the Revenue, and offences/breaches in violation of Revenue Laws and Regulations as well as other laws. 

Key Responsibilities

Technical/Professional: 

• Develops information and identify intelligence gaps to produce actionable intelligence reports for dissemination and bridge any/all gaps indicated by the intelligence team to identify revenue offenders/disrupt revenue criminal activities; 
• Undertakes intelligence enquiries utilizing approved operational tactics and in line with current legislation, with a view to developing intelligence in support of operations and investigating officers; 
• Analyses information, investigate, develop, plan and pursue the correct course of action to support operational information received; seek various sources to corroborate the information, identify relevant detail and build a comprehensive picture in order to make recommendations; 
• Assesses, uses initiative to analyse subject(s) and/or location information to find the most appropriate solution/course of action to support an operation to its successful completion; 
• Prepares intelligence packages in accordance with standard operating procedures and deliver briefings to a variety of audience in support of operations/investigations; 
• Assists the intelligence team in conducting researches across TAJ/JCA sites to gather revenue intelligence/revenue criminal intelligence in a bid to aid potential case investigations/on-going investigations; 
• Conducts overt and/or covert surveillance and background checks on suspects/potential suspects other associates/individuals or groups; 
• Develops and maintains close liaison with intelligence operatives from other Law Enforcement Departments and Agencies; offering support and guidance to front line operatives in assistance with intelligence led law enforcement activities/operations; 
• Conducts daily scans/observations across social/traditional media sources, revenues sites/locations to keep abreast of trends, and happenings that may involve or have implications for revenue operations; 
• Carries out overt/covert surveillance activities utilizing tradecraft and state-of-the-art technological tools and means while adhering to standard operating procedures and existing legislations; 
• Documents profile information accurately on suspects/potential suspects other affiliates including their activities/assets and associations on existing Intelligence Databases; 
• Performs other duties/tasks as required. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies 

Core: 

• Excellent interpersonal and team management skills; 
• Excellent communication skills; 
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills; 
• Strong leadership skills; 
• Strong customer relations skills; 
• Detail oriented; 
• Excellent planning and organizing skills; 
• Excellent judgment and decision making skills; 
• Ability to influence and motivate others. 

Technical: 

• Comprehensive knowledge of the intelligence process and intelligence gathering techniques;
• Comprehensive knowledge of investigative and analytical techniques; 
• Comprehensive knowledge of computer auditing techniques; 
• Comprehensive knowledge of revenue laws, business laws, commercial and trade practices;
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles and techniques; 
• Proficiency in computer applications; 
• Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications. 

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience

• B.Sc. Degree in Accounting or equivalent qualification; 
• Advanced specialist training in Tax Fraud Investigation, Intelligence Gathering and Analysis, Financial Investigation Techniques; 
• Revenue Agent Training Programme Certificate; 
• Two (2) years related work experience. 

Special Conditions associated with the job 

• This is a demanding role which requires up to 75% of time being spent in the field.
• Sometimes the officer will be required to work on his/her own. 
• Adverse working conditions however; 
• Travelling required up to 50% of the time, island wide and overseas as needed.
• There can be stress due to the demands of Stakeholders. 
• Extended working hours are expected to complete deadline-driven workloads.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.