Cyber Protect Officer

Shared HR Service Centre; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

EMSOU Cyber Crime is seeking a Cyber Protect Officer to safeguard communities by providing trusted cyber security advice and by responding proactively to emerging threats.

Based in Annesley in the East Midlands, you will contribute to situational awareness, work with partners on shared aims, and help review actions to strengthen cyber capabilities.

The role offers formal training, development opportunities, and a pathway to advanced policing roles within EMSOU.

Qualifications

• Experience providing cyber security guidance to others.
• Managed cyber incidents and ensured systems comply with legal requirements.
• Collaborated with partners on shared aims including on-scene management.

Responsibilities

• Understanding threat using intelligence and contributing to situational awareness.
• Promoting national materials and campaigns in support of cybercrime and fraud reporting.
• Develop partnerships and work with organisations to review and recommend actions to build cyber capabilities and reduce cyber threats.

Skills

Cyber security advice

Incident management

Partnership collaboration

Job description

Cyber Protect Officer

• Location
  Annesley
• Business Area
  EMSOU
• Department
  XS - EMSOU Cyber Crime
• Rank
  N/A
• Grade
  7
• Salary
  £44,700 - £49,716
• Part/Full Time
  Full Time
• Hours per Week
  37
• Additional Working Conditions
  Suitable for Job Share, Flexi-time, Part Time
• Type of Contract
  Permanent
• Vetting Level Required
  MV, SC

Description

Protect our communities against cyber threats.

Join the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) as a Cyber Protect Officer and help the region stay one step ahead of cyber threats. You'll provide trusted cyber security advice, responding proactively and reactively to emerging and current threats to reduce the risk of harm and prevent future criminality.

What you'll be doing

• Understanding threat using intelligence and contributing to situational awareness.
• Promoting national materials and campaigns in support of cybercrime and fraud reporting.
• Develop partnerships and work with organisations to review and recommend actions to build cyber capabilities and reduce cyber threats.

You must have

• Experience providing cyber security and mitigation advise to others.
• Previously managed cyber incidents and implemented systems that comply with legal requirements.
• Worked in partnership with others on shared aims including on-scene management experience.

What's in it for you?

By joining us, you will be part of a team of highly skilled, professional, and dedicated colleagues and partners, who are committed to policing with integrity. We offer a range of exciting career pathways, formal training, secondments, mentoring and development opportunities to improve your skills and help you progress your career. We offer continued professional development, through events, guest speakers, and training for everyone. Your skills will help keep people safe.

What's next

• Vacancy closes on Monday 14th September 2026 at 23:55

Who we are

We are a collaborative unit of officers and staff tackling the most serious, organised, and violent crime, counter terrorism and extremism and providing forensic services on behalf of the region. To find out more about visit our website.

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