Vacancy Information
We are looking for volunteers to join our collaborated Cyber-Crime Unit. We serve both Surrey and Sussex to reduce and respond to Cyber-Dependant Crime.
Cyber Crime Volunteers will use their specialist skills from the information and digital technology sectors to provide technical expertise and support to Surrey and Sussex Police. This will enable the Forces to better respond to threats from cyber-enabled and cyber-dependent crime. Cyber Crime Volunteers will volunteer alongside police officers and staff to help improve overall technical effectiveness and build operational capability within digital investigation. They will also draw on their experience of cyber threats to better support businesses and individuals to protect and prepare themselves against future attack.
Chief Constables' Message
We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe. We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you. We wish you all the very best with your application. Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner
The Role & Key Responsibilities
The key tasks carried out by Cyber Crime Volunteers will include:
• Providing technical advice, guidance and support within digital investigations and digital forensics.
• Supporting the development of police capability within cyber based investigation and any cyber crime prevention activity.
• Problem-solving within the relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks.
• Interacting with the public to provide cyber protect advice as well as identify new opportunities and channels for us to share Cyber Security guidance.
• Scheduling volunteering activity effectively and communicating results clearly.
• Keeping abreast of new and emerging technologies and techniques.
Volunteering within Cyber Crime will provide the opportunity to;
• Contribute to keeping communities in Surrey and Sussex safe.
• Apply existing specialist skills to cyber investigations.
• Join a busy policing team and volunteer alongside police officers and staff
• Gain a greater understanding of how the complexities of Cyber Crime affect policing
Skills & Experience
Cyber Crime Volunteers will have advanced ICT skills in a specific or wide range of specialisms, that could include one or more of the below:
• Programming and scripting
• PBX attacks
• Linux
• Penetration testing
• Cyber enabled fraud and investigation
• Hacking including ethical hacking
• Apps (Android, iOS, Windows etc)
• Website development and security
• Encryption and decryption
• Malware and ransomware
• Network analysis and security
• Cyber-crime prevent/protect
• DDOS attacks
• Social networks
• Data analysis and management
• Triage of digital devices
• Intelligence and research
• Dark web/TOR
• Bitcoin/crypto currencies
• Digital forensics • Wi-Fi systems
• Training skills
• Digital investigation strategy setting
• Risk management and business continuity
• Research and development
It would be desirable, but not essential, for Cyber Crime Volunteers to have previous experience of volunteering or working within a law enforcement capacity, the security industry or within digital investigations in a corporate environment.
Why Work With Us?
You will have the opportunity to work with like minded and passionate team dedicated to making our communities safe. Volunteering can help develop skills and provide experience in the rapidly growing world of Cyber Security.
Diversity Statement
We are only as good as our people. It's really important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach and skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all. We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and Disability Confident, a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement. We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status or religious belief, we would love to hear from you. Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police
Further Information
Please contact Protect Officer Daniel Sykes for more information
Daniel.Sykes1@surrey.police.uk or DS Joel Finney
Joel.Finney@surrey.police.uk