The Cyber Crime Unit (CCU) specialises in serious and complex investigations concerning those engaged in computer offences, such as network intrusion, hacking, malware attacks, ransomware, and denial of service attacks. Investigations often involve working collaboratively and proactively with internal departments and other law enforcement agencies, executing search warrants, and tracing cryptocurrency. The work is traditional complex investigation but in an exciting and continuously evolving crime type.

The team are looking for a PIP2 Investigator to manage and progress the investigation of cybercrime offences and other incidents/enquiries, working as an integral part of a mixed team of Police Officers and Staff collaborated across the South East region.

This is a hugely varied and challenging role which will see the successful candidate complete investigative actions, interview victims, witnesses and suspects, obtain and review digital evidence, plan and execute search warrants, prepare case files ensuring completeness and delivery in accordance with court deadlines, legislation and force policy, and maintain victim and witness confidence to facilitate successful outcomes.

The successful candidate must have PIP1 accreditation or equivalent experience of working in an investigative role within the criminal justice system and pride themselves on their attention to detail and problem solving skills.

You will be asked to demonstrate flexibility regarding working hours in line with operational demand and occasionally this may require working away from home. For this reason a full UK Driving Licence is essential to the role.

Due to the nature of our work, security is of paramount importance to us and therefore it will be necessary to pass and maintain vetting level SC together with a number of enhanced security checks.  In order to achieve this, you must have resided in the UK for the past five years. Exemptions may apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and studying abroad.  

You can find more information about security vetting here.

How to Apply

To apply, click on the “Apply” button below and submit your application before the closing date of Sunday 6 October 2024 at 23:55hrs.

At SEROCU we are committed to reflecting the communities we serve, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We welcome applications from those interested in part time and flexible working, and encourage applications from our under represented communities.

Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and excellent terms including a generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the Job Reference number 21685. If you have applied for this role in the last six months, we respectfully ask that you do not reapply at this current time.

IMPORTANT: If you are already a Thames Valley Police (TVP) member of staff and you have been in your post for less than twelve months, your application must be supported by your line manager.  We will require written confirmation from your line manager in order to proceed.

Shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from your previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if we receive a high volume of applications. Should you wish to apply for this post, we advise you to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

Please note candidates employed with another Force will need to apply as a secondment. Please ensure your application is supported by your line manager, Department Head and Local or Force HR.  For police staff who are employed with Hampshire Police are requested to please submit an AD277b alongside their application. This form is not available on the force’s standard forms library. It can be found on the HR Portal. Please contact wfplanning@hants.gov.uk if you have any queries relating to this.

If you are a permanent Thames Valley Police (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.police.uk quoting the reference number for the role.

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