Police Sergeant / Detective Sergeant Cyber Crime Protect
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified individual to join the Cyber Crime department, part of the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU) hosted by Thames Valley Police on behalf of the region.
SEROCU leads the response across the region to the risk posed by serious and organised crime in Hampshire, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Thames Valley. It is committed to relentlessly disrupting these risks by using its 13 capabilities and by partnership working with the National Crime Agency, Forces and other partners.
SEROCU provides the vital link from national capabilities and expertise to local policing and knowledge, enabling the South East region to deliver the government’s Serious and Organised Crime Strategy and to protect communities from harm.
Applications are invited from substantive sergeants for the post of Cyber Crime Protect Officer, the purpose of the role is to support the national cyber protect strategy, delivering a comprehensive regional strategy and supporting the regional forces in their delivery of cyber protect messages in line with the SOC strategy.
Main duties include:-
To attend and present cyber awareness training to small/medium enterprises and Police Forces both nationally and within the South East Region untilising national cyber protect programmes.
To attend/present and promote where requested to academia and other interested parties the work of the South East Regional Cyber Crime Unit and working with such parties in the cyber protect field.
To engage with Cyber Security companies and Network Defenders in the South East Region to promote the work of the South East Regional Cyber Crime unit. To seek co-operation for joint working initiatives.
To provide resilience to the DS Regional Cyber Crime – Pursue. To support proactive and reactive investigations, within the remit of the unit.
The successful applicant will:
Have completed a CID foundation course or successfully completed the ICIDP
Have excellent communication and presentation skills, both orally and written
A good understanding and knowledge of cybercrime/digital investigations
A strong interest in computing/ICT
You may be required to travel for business purposes on occasion and demonstrate flexibility regarding working hours, and you must be prepared to be security cleared to an enhanced level.
For further information please email RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk or telephone 01865 555839 quoting 13064. (Please note that internal Thames Valley Police officers will need to request an application pack via the Recruitment SE inbox RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk).
Applications should include your most recent PDR covering your last years’ performance. Applications must be submitted to the SE CTU & ROCU HR Department by the closing date of 21/03/2017.
SE ROCU 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.
At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.
Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.
Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.
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Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
This opportunity is closed to applications.