IT Security Officer

We’re on a journey to shape the future of policing in our three counties and we want you to be part of it. We value difference and believe in creating an inclusive working environment where our employees feel safe to make suggestions and voice their opinions.

The main purpose of the IT Security Officer role is to provide professional guidance and specialist advice with regard to all Digital Services related security and risk matters and ensure implementation of all necessary policies, procedures, processes and risk management plans to achieve compliance with national codes of connection for Police information systems.

To support the maintenance of the Force setting and ensuring that policies are adhered to and to meet the required security standards with effective risk management plans.

Maintaining up-to-date corporate knowledge of the Digital Services security industry, including; all national and police specific security guidance, compliance requirements, emerging best practice, new or revised security solutions, improved security processes, the development of new attacks and threat vectors.

• The IT Security Officer role is an Office/hybrid role
• This is a CV only process

The closing date for this post is 12 noon on Monday 23rd September 2024

Why work for us?

• 28 days Annual leave (increasing to 33 after 5 years service) + bank holidays.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Health and wellbeing, occupational health services, staff network and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Police Mutual, affordable private healthcare and other savings.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Discounts on Electric Vehicles and Cycle to work scheme.
• Register for a Blue light card - over 15,000 discounts from large national retailers.

To read more about the added benefits and rewards of working for West Mercia Police, please go to our website.

• We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.
• We are also happy to talk flexible working where it is suitable for the role.

If you require any support to complete your application or you have any questions please contact the recruitment team on 0 1 9 0 5 7 1 8 4 4 4 (press option 1 then 5)

Internal applicants who are in need of redeployment will be offered positions ahead of other candidates, subject to them passing a selection process.