An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified individual to join the Cyber Crime Unit, part of the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU) hosted by Thames Valley Police on behalf of the region.

For the purposes of safeguarding national security, applicants who do not hold or acquire appropriate security clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post. This post is therefore restricted to UK nationals. As such, in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post. 

This role is to maintain personal and organisational knowledge of cybercrime threats and prevention strategies, creating and managing partnerships with other law enforcement agencies, businesses, academic and voluntary sectors to develop expertise in cyber security and prevention to support the force-wide delivery of the PROTECT strategy in relation to cybercrime.

You will provide training to small / medium enterprises to raise awareness of cyber security and facilitate or assist with the development of cyber security strategies and capabilities within those enterprises. Promote the work of SEROCU on cybercrime, where necessary providing presentations to interested parties. The successful candidate will engage with Cyber Security companies and Network Defenders in the Region to promote the work of SEROCU in the cybercrime area, and build co-operation for joint working initiatives.

A flexible approach is required is required to cover meetings and engagements across the region with continued training taking place where applicable nationally.

For further information please email RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk or telephone 01865 555839 quoting 13804.

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is 10/11/2017. Previous applicants need not apply.   

SEROCU serves diverse communities. To enable us to truly reflect the communities we serve, we are keen to recruit people from Black, Asian and other minority backgrounds as well as a good mix of genders. You will need a wide range of skills and experiences which will enhance the services we deliver to the public including an understanding of cultural issues. If this is you, we want you to apply to join us.