The South East Regional Organised Crime (SEROCU) Regional Cyber Crime Unit sets out to tackle both cyber-dependent crime and the most complex and serious cyber-enabled crime. The Unit is made up of the Cyber Pursue Team, Cyber Protect and Prevent capabilities.

The Pursue element of the unit specialises in tracking down those engaged in the most serious computer attack enquiries. This involves targeting those involved in large scale computer malware attacks, hacking, network intrusions and denial of service attacks (DDOS). Their work also targets large scale computer fraud and criminal activity on the Darknet marketplace.

You will supervise a team of specialist officers conducting proactive and reactive investigations into Cyber Crime and Dark Web offences, falling within the remit of the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU). You will act as case officer and deputy to the Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) in the investigation of major incidents and serious internet based criminality.

You will also manage and supervise teams identifying and securing electronic evidence sources to assist with investigations, ensuring compliance with relevant governance frameworks and policies.  

We welcome applications from substantive Detective Sergeants and Detective Constables suitably qualified to apply for promotion. Applicants must have completed the CID Foundation course or successfully complete the ICIDP. We are looking for officers will excellent communication skills, proven investigative background and a good understanding of the cyber and digital environment.

SEROCU are committed to becoming the most diverse team in the South East. We encourage interest and applications from candidates of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from female and BAME (black, Asian and minority ethic) candidates to enable us to truly reflect the communities we serve.

Due to the role requirements, it is essential that the post holder be prepared to be security cleared to enhanced level.

This role is part of a national, regional and local network and as a result you will be required to travel for business purposes. This may include travel across the UK and is not limited to the south east. You will be asked to demonstrate flexibility regarding working hours in line with operational demand and occasionally this may require working away from home.

How to apply

All vacancies of Sergeant and above are advertised to substantive and on promotion applicants at the same time; there are different application requirements for Substantive Officers and those Officers applying for Promotion. If you wish to apply you need to have support from Head of Command / Department. Hampshire officers need to complete an AD277 alongside their application via Hampshire HR.

Substantive officers will be shortlisted against the Essential Criteria and should submit an online application form. You will be required to upload your latest PDR (or if no PDR, a recent copy of your CPD record/Focus Feedback meeting) and a copy of your Training Record. You will be also required to upload the Recommendation for Appointment Form (enclosed with the Job Advert) in the ‘Line Managers Approval Form’. Thames Valley Police (TVP) officers who have already passed the TVP Promotion, can apply as a substantive (above application requirements). 

In addition to this information, officers applying on promotion should also submit a ‘Why Me, Why Now’ letter which outlines your motivation and suitability for the role at this time. Your evidence should also demonstrate the relevant behaviours, skills, knowledge and experience in relation to your capability at this rank in accordance with the core competencies (CVF) Step up Criteria. The letter must be no more than two (2) sides of A4. The margins must not be modified from 2.54cm. All evidence outside the margins should be removed. You will also be required to upload your latest PDR (or if no PDR, a recent CPD record//Focus Feedback meeting) and the Police Officer Promotion Reference Form.

For further information please email RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk quoting the Job Reference 17613.

Applications must be submitted by the closing date of 23:55hrs on Sunday 14 February 2021.