ERSOU - ROCU - Police Staff PO1/2 - Security and Data Assurance Officer

We are seeking a highly motivated and professional person in the role of Security and Data Assurance Officer to join ERSOU. This is a unique opportunity to play a critical role in protecting the organisation from security threats posed by hostile actors and organised crime networks. The successful candidate will be responsible for strengthening organisational security and ensuring robust data assurance practices across the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU). You will support the implementation of consistent security standards, contribute to MOPI compliance, and provide expert advice to senior leaders on security risks and mitigation.

What we are looking for:

• Promote a strong information security culture
• Develop, implement, and maintain security policies and procedures
• Provide physical and personal security advice
• Conduct audits and manage penetration testing activity
• Investigate and maintain records of security incidents
• Coordinate access control and act as a point of contact
• Support data assurance and MOPI compliance
• Deliver security training and briefings
• Build effective partnerships across the seven forces
• Ideally possess a knowledge of covert law enforcement environments
• Ideally have some form of investigative background
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have strong attention to detail, and the ability to produce high-quality reports.

ERSOU is funded by the seven police forces that make up the eastern region, with Bedfordshire Police being the lead force. ERSOU is the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit, that oversees and delivers a regional level response to Serious and Organised Crime, and Counter Terrorism Policing for the Forces in the Eastern Region.

Working for ERSOU presents a fantastic opportunity for you to learn and develop within a unique law enforcement community whose staff and officers are dedicated to protecting the public from the threat of terrorism and serious and organised crime. We are committed to building a leadership team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently underrepresented at senior levels, including women, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, disabled people, and those from LGBTQ+ communities.

ERSOU as an employer can offer:

• Blue light card discounts
• Generous pension scheme
• Opportunities to get involved with networking groups such as the network of women, LGBTQ+, parent, carers, health, and wellbeing.

Vetting: Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo Management Vetting (5 years residency criteria) and Security Clearance (5 years residency criteria) or Development Vetting, if applicable, before taking up the post. Please be aware the Police Corporate Vetting Unit will undertake security vetting on successful candidates, their family and others that live at their home address, which will include financial checks.

This post is designated a ‘reserved post’ under the Civil Service Nationality Rules and is open only to UK Nationals. Anyone holding dual nationality can make an application but may be required to relinquish non-British nationality if successful as a condition of your confirmation of appointment with CTP.

If you’re already married to, or cohabiting with, a person who isn’t a British citizen, you may still be eligible for employment at the discretion of the department.

For Further information, email us at ASK.ERSOU@beds.police.uk, emails will be forwarded on to the relevant recruiting manager and we will endeavour to reply within 3 working days.

As a Disability Confident leader, we take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish.