Cyber Protect Officer - Fixed Term Role

Avon and Somerset Police; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK police department is seeking a Cyber Protect Officer to provide cybercrime protection and training to local communities. This role involves delivering innovative awareness programs, monitoring cyber threats, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should possess or be working towards relevant cyber accreditations and have strong communication and training skills. The position offers hybrid working options and requires a commitment to enhancing community safety.

Qualifications

• Hold or be willing to obtain Cyber Protect Accreditation.
• Strong communication and training delivery skills are essential.
• Full current driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training and guidance to front-line staff.
• Act as a subject matter expert in cyber crime protection.
• Design tailored cyber crime awareness packages.
• Implement national best practices in local policies.
• Monitor emerging cyber threats.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Training delivery skills

Collaborative working

Education

Cyber Protect Accreditation

Cyber Prevent Accreditation

Job description

Are you passionate about protecting communities from the growing threat of cyber crime?

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team in a dynamic and impactful role focused on digital safeguarding as a Cyber Protect Officer.

As a key public-facing representative of our organisation, you will be at the forefront of delivering expert cybercrime protection and prevention advice to schools, businesses and wider community partners.

This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference by empowering individuals, safeguarding vulnerable people and driving forward innovative strategies to reduce online harm.

The role:

• Deliver training and guidance to front-line staff, equipping them to support vulnerable individuals at risk of cyber criminality.
• Subject matter expert for all aspects of cyber crime protection and prevention strategies.
• Design and implement bespoke cyber crime awareness packages tailored to diverse community groups, using innovative methods to maximise engagement.
• Identify and embed national best practice into local policy and procedures, enhancing staff training and awareness.
• Support officers and staff in diverting individuals at risk of committing cyber crime.
• Monitor emerging cyber threats and trends and develop proactive approaches to reduce harm and impact.

You will need:

• To hold or be willing to work towards a Cyber Protect Accreditation and a Cyber Prevent Accreditation
• Strong communication and training delivery skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across
• Full current driving licence is essential to be able to travel around the force area

Additional information:

You will be based at either Kenneth Steele House in Bristol or Bridgwater Police Centre.

Working hours are Monday to Friday 0800 -16:00. The successful candidate will also be expected to attend some meetings outside of these working hours, times can be negotiated.

Interviews are anticipated to take place week commencing 10th November onwards.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 5 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.

If you’re passionate about making a real impact, thrive on collaboration, and enjoy turning complex challenges into meaningful solutions, we’d love to hear from you!

About us

Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset.

We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.

We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country.

Find out more about our benefits and culture

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Blended Working/ Hybrid Working

Avon and Somerset Police encourage flexible working where operationally possible.
This role has been identified as a blended role.