Fraud and Cyber Prevent, Protect, Prepare Advisor-SWROCU in Exeter

The South West Regional Organised Crime Unit are recruiting a Fraud and Cyber Prevent, Protect, Prepare Advisor, to reduce the overall impact from fraud and cybercrime in the Southwest Region through raising awareness, information sharing and promoting preventative measures that allow individuals and businesses to protect themselves. In this role you will be able to have a positive impact on the future prospects of those people who are at risk of criminality through fraud and cybercrime. You will educate, inform, and inspire people at all levels working as part of a UK-wide team to help make the UK the safest place to live and do business. You will also identify and divert people away from fraud and cyber dependent crime.

SWROCU is a collaboration of police officers and police staff from the five South West regional forces. We are part of a national network of nine ROCUs covering England and Wales. We have more than 20 capabilities that staff and officers work into: Pursue offenders, Protect and Prepare individuals and organisations, and Prevent people from engaging in serious and organised crime. Our capabilities are here to advise, to assist, or to fully adopt investigations. We work with local forces and national partners to target and disrupt criminals posing the greatest risk of Serious and Organised Criminality (SOC). This includes offenders involved in cyber threats, economic crime, drug conspiracies, modern slavery and human trafficking, and child sexual abuse and exploitation.

We’re looking for committed people with the right skillset – or ambition to develop that skillset – to join us.

What we can offer you:

• Flexible working – with many of our roles we can be flexible regarding working hours.
• Continuous professional development – we encourage and support career growth, giving you the opportunity of a flourishing career.
• Well-being support – we have many support mechanisms in place to assist in improving your personal health and wellbeing.

Skills, experience and qualifications required:

Essential: The post holder must be computer literate and possess strong interpersonal skills. They will have experience of conveying technical matters to a non-technical audience and have proven ability to work under pressure and prioritise their workload. A knowledge of the threats posed by fraud and cyber crime is also essential. Previous experience of working in a fraud and cyber security environment or the holding of a relevant qualification would be advantageous. Experience of working in partnership with private industry and of media engagement and message delivery are also desirable. The post holder should ideally hold a full current driving licence or be able to travel around the region using suitable transport.

Recruitment and Selection:

Recruitment webinar: Monday 27th July, 11:30am. Hosted by the capability lead or a member of their team, this is an opportunity to find out more about the role, the team you would be part of, and ask any questions. Please contact, whereby invites will be sent accordingly. Please note that webinars will not be recorded.

The closing date for receipt of applications is: Tuesday 18th August, 0900am. Shortlisting will take place week commencing: Tuesday 18th August. Interviews will be held week commencing: Monday 31st August or Monday 7th September. You will be required to prepare and present a presentation for the interview.

How to Apply: All applications are processed through the Avon and Somerset Constabulary online Oleeo portal. Contact for further information. If you reach the assessment or interview stage of a process and become a reserve applicant, we would like to retain your application. This will be pending further vacancies arising for the same role in a 6-month period. By giving your consent this does not prevent you from applying for any other opportunities.

Additional Information:

Vetting and safeguarding: This post is subject to a higher security clearance at MV and SC – Management Vetting and Security Clearance Level. To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a five-year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last five years. In accordance with the National Vetting Policy, SWROCU are committed to safeguarding and operates a safe recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.

Police Barred and Advisory lists: Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of five years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or three years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: SWROCU is working hard to increase diversity and inclusion where communities are currently under-represented including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions, gender, LGBTQ+ communities and those from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve. All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.

Travel to Work Protocol: This is an incentive where staff working for SWROCU may be able to claim compensation for travelling to work if they meet a set criteria. For more information, please refer to a copy of the protocol attached. Should you have any questions please make contact with.

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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.

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. The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work from home whilst also at a secondary work location, which will be a police premises. The successful applicant will have the option to discuss working arrangements with their line manager. All applicants must reside within the UK.