Fraud and Cyber Prevent, Protect, Prepare Advisor-South WestRegional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU)

Fraud and Cyber Prevent, Protect, Prepare Advisor-South WestRegional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU) Role type Police Staff Permanent Contract type Full Time Department SW ROCU Location Almondsbury - SW ROCU Northern Hub, within the vicinity of junction 16 of M5 - BS34 6PY Grade/scale SC 6 Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum. 37 18/08/2026, 09:00 Full Time Permanent SWROCU Northern Hub, Bristol, near BS34 6PY Please note that the location of the role will have an impact on the terms and conditions. If you have any concerns about your ability to regularly travel to this location using your own transport, then please speak to the hiring manager beforesubmittingan application. If you are applying from one of the RegionalForcesyou will be seconded to SWROCU in line with the Joint Services Agreement and will remain on your home force terms and conditions and graded pay scale for the role. This recruitment platform is hosted by Avon and Somerset Constabulary. Role Description TheSouth WestRegional Organised Crime Unit are recruiting aFraud and CyberPrevent Protect PrepareAdvisor, to reduce the overall impact fromfraud 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 thefuture prospectsof those people who are at risk of criminalitythrough 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 alsoidentifyand divert people away fromfraud andcyber dependant crime. SWROCU is a collaboration of police officers and police staff fromthefiveSouth Westregional forces.We’repart of a national network of nine ROCUs covering England and Wales. We have more than 20 capabilities thatstaff and officersworkinto Pursue offenders, Protect and Prepare individuals and organisations, and Prevent people from engaging in serious and organised crime. Our capabilities are here to advise, toassist, or to fully adopt investigations. Wework 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. Police staff in one of our five regional forces can find out more about the work of this team and read first‑hand accounts of people working at SWROCU at https://www.southwestrocu.police.uk/ We’relooking for committed people with the right skillset – or ambition to develop that skillset – to join us. What we can offer you– * Flexible working– withmanyof our roles wecanbe flexibleregardingworking 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 toassistin improving your personal health and wellbeing. Skills,experienceand qualificationsrequired * The post holder must be computer literate andpossessstrong interpersonal skills. They will have experience of conveying technical matters to anon technicalaudience and have proven ability to work under pressure and prioritise their workload. A knowledge of the threats posed by fraud andcyber crimeis also essential. * Previousexperience of working in a fraud and cyber security environment or the holding of a relevant qualification would beadvantageous. 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 * The closing date for receipt of applications is: Tuesday 18th August, 0900am * Shortlisting will take place weekcommencing:Tuesday 18th August * Interviews will be held weekcommencing: Monday 31st August or Monday 7th September You willberequiredto prepare and present a presentation for the interview 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 withthe National Vetting Policy, SWROCU are committed to safeguarding andoperatesafer 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,Diversityand 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 wherebystaff workingfor SWROCU may be able to claim compensation for travelling to work if they meet a setcriteria. 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. 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. Important information before you commence an application (for external applicants) You will require the following detail to complete this application form: * National Insurance Number * Address information including proof * Referee information * Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained * Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving licence including photos. Important information before you commence an application- for ALL applicants The application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes. J-18808-Ljbffr