SECONDMENT - Cybercrime Operations Officer

VACANCY NOTICE 964 

This vacancy announcement pertains to law enforcement and/or governmental officials within INTERPOL's member countries only.

Please read the Conditions of Secondment in force at INTERPOL (shared via the NCB) including the maximum duration of secondment.

Please be aware that your home Administration/Agency/Service/Government will be responsible for all of your salary/remuneration, social insurance, pension contributions, welfare benefits, family allowances, benefits during your assignment at INTERPOL as well as travel, removal expenses related to your arrival at and departure from INTERPOL, and any other related costs depending on your circumstances. It is requested that you obtain in writing, confirmation from your home Administration/Agency/Service/Government that it agrees with these CONDITIONS OF SECONDMENT. This confirmation letter should be forwarded to us THROUGH THE NCB.

INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 196 member states. Created in 1923, it facilitates cross-border police co-operation, and supports and assists all organizations, authorities, and services whose mission is to prevent or combat international crime. INTERPOL is now looking for a qualified candidate as a SECONDMENT - Cybercrime Operations Officer within the Cybercrime which is part of the​​​​​​ Exec. Dir. Police Services.

Job title: SECONDMENT - Cybercrime Operations Officer
Reporting To: Assistant Director Cybercrime Operations / Head of Desk
Location: Singapore 
Duration (in months): 36.00 
Grade: 5 
Number of post: 4
Security Clearance Level: Basic
Deadline for application: 7 July 2025 - 11:59 PM SGT

INTERPOL strives to achieve a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. To achieve our Diversity goals, we encourage applications from women and nationals of under/unrepresented member countries who are passionate about our mission. INTERPOL’s recruitment process is merit-based hence all hiring decisions are made considering the applicant’s qualifications and the needs of the Organization.

SUMMARY OF THE ASSIGNED DUTIES, INCLUDING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE POST

Within the Executive Directorate Police Services, Cybercrime Directorate (EDPS/CD), the objectives of an INTERPOL Cybercrime Operations Officer, working together with member countries, private public partners, and other relevant stakeholders, include:

• Develop and coordinate operational plans and activities; these operations are aimed to prevent, detect and disrupt cyber-dependent or cyber-enabled criminal activities;
• Support the Organization at relevant events at a regional or global level, such as Working Groups on Cybercrime;
• Represent INTERPOL and the Cybercrime Directorate in regional and international forums related to cybercrime and cybersecurity.

The post holder develops initiative and tenacity to transition actionable intelligence into operational outcomes working primarily with member countries in facilitating the coordination of their operational activities. He/she provides advice and guidance on global operational outcomes is also critical. 

The officer develops networks with other stakeholders that will aid in facilitating the progression of activities through to operations.  He/she will work closely with other teams within CD and INTERPOL and may be required to facilitate and assist other operational teams.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ACTIVITIES

The post holder will provide support to the following main functions:

DUTY 1/Mission 1: Expertise

•    Provide advice, guidance, and subject matter expertise in support of investigative activities and/or operational aims and objectives.
•    Contribute to the development of operational plans and threat and harm reduction strategies to ensure operational effectiveness.
•    Provide up-to-date knowledge on standards for operational practice to support decision making.
•    Provide timely, accurate and relevant advice to the Member Country on the available tactical considerations and options to support decision making and the effective operational delivery.

DUTY 2/Mission 2: Liaison

•    Identify and agree with the roles within the scope of an operation, liaising with key personnel and contributing to the planning and briefing processes as required, to achieve strategic, tactical, and operational aims and objectives.
•    Evaluate threat, risk and community impact assessments and their implications to identify potential issues and apply appropriate mitigations.

DUTY 3/Mission 3: Knowledge sharing

•    Engage in and contribute to the debriefing process to ensure information is effectively transmitted and to contribute to organisational learning.
•    Aid in the planning and delivery of operational meetings and other events delivered by the Operations Sub-Directorate.
•    Deliver virtual and in-person presentations on behalf of the Cybercrime Directorate in topics related to cybercrime or cybersecurity.

DUTY 4/Mission 4: Other

•    Understand INTERPOL internal polices and guidelines and apply them to all operational and associated activities.
•    Perform any other duties as required by the hierarchy.
 

QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Education and Qualification Required
•    Three-to-four years University education required.

Experience Required
•    At least three years of experience in the cybercrime area. Ten years’ experience in cybercrime is required if the post holder does not have the required level of education.
•    Experience in international cooperation and investigations.
•    Strong background in open-source research.
•    Current responsibility for cybercrime related crime investigations.

Languages
•    Working knowledge of English is required. Proficiency in a second official working language of the Organization (Arabic, French or Spanish) would be an additional asset. 

Abilities Required
•    Very strong communication skills, both in written and oral form.
•    Ability to maintain objectivity and apply logical reasoning.
•    Ability to work independently, as well as in teams.
•    Ability to work persistently and under pressure, with discipline and high degree of self-motivation.
•    Good social and multicultural skills.
•    Highly developed initiative, creativity (original thinking) and curiosity.
•    Ability to develop and maintain professional network.
•    Willingness to learn.
•    Experience in working or studying in an international environment would be desirable.