Fraud and Cyber Prevention Officer (Fixed Term Contract/Secondment)
Fixed Term Contract/Secondment until 01/03/2020
Applications are invited for this exciting role. The Economic Crime Unit is appointing an additional Fraud & Cyber Prevention Officer (FPO) to co-ordinate Thames Valley Police’s (TVP) cyber prevention activities.
The post holder will provide a professional point of contact for TVP and partner agencies working in this arena. Regular liaison with fraud and cyber prevention partners will enable you to assess future risks from fraud and cyber offences and implement a strategy to prevent or limit their impact on TVP’s residential and businesses communities.
You will present to a variety of groups both internally and externally to ensure that clear and accurate prevention advice is disseminated to the widest possible audience. This will include producing a variety of prevention products and engaging with external media opportunities.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person who is seeking, a new and varied challenge in a team where integrity, attention to detail, self-motivation and personal drive are of the utmost importance.
Applicants should preferably have experience in dealing with partner agencies, writing presentations and public speaking. Applicants will hold a professionally recognized qualification in fraud and cyber prevention, or be willing to be trained to such a standard. You should also have a good understanding of current fraud and cyber trends and an innovative approach to prevention opportunities. The ability to demonstrate flexibility in the role and a willingness to work anywhere in the Thames Valley when the need arises, is also essential.
For an informal discussion on the role please contact Det Sgt Sally Russell. Interviews will include a formal presentation to the interview panel. Along with all other posts in the Force CID, Intelligence and Specialist Operations departments this role will require an enhanced level of vetting.
If you have any queries please contact People Services Recruitment Department on 0845 2 66 66 77 – Option 1 (internal 301 6500) quoting reference 15386.
If you are an ‘at risk’ member of staff, please apply through your caseworker and do not complete the online application.
If you are a permanent TVP member of staff applying for this role, please note it will be offered on a secondment basis. Important: All secondments are assumed supported and that your line manager and Head of Department/Commander or Deputy are aware of your intention to apply. If the secondment is not supported then a strong business rationale must be sent to recruitmentpolicestaff@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk quoting the reference number for the role. Please note: Shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from the previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role for the duration of the secondment.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Monday 6th May 2019.
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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.