Information Security Officer
About The Position
The Information Security Officer plays a key role in protecting the Philadelphia Police Department’s digital infrastructure, systems, and sensitive data. This mid-level position ensures confidentiality, integrity, and availability of law enforcement information across a complex ecosystem that includes dispatch systems, records management, digital evidence platforms, email communications, mobile devices, and cloud-hosted environments. Working in collaboration with the Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT), cybersecurity teams, operational units, and legal personnel, the officer is responsible for enforcing policies, monitoring security controls, and responding to threats that could impact critical public safety operations. This role is vital in strengthening resilience and upholding trust in PPD’s digital systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related discipline (Security+, CISM, CISSP preferred)
- At least four years of experience in information security roles within law enforcement, government, or large enterprise environments
- Familiarity with security principles across networks, applications, mobile devices, and cloud platforms
- Knowledge of public sector cybersecurity frameworks and risk management practices
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Security+, CISM, CISSP preferred
Responsibilities
- Participate with central OIT security team in the monitoring and response to security incidents across internal platforms, databases, and communication systems
- Conduct forensic reviews and support investigations into unauthorized access or data compromise
- In conjunction with the Delaware Valley Intelligence Center, maintain situational awareness of emerging threats through threat intelligence sharing and vendor collaboration
- Administer role-based access across PPD platforms including RMS, CAD, HR systems, and surveillance databases
- Manage identity protocols including multi-factor authentication, credential issuance, and access logging
- Perform periodic audits to verify permissions, detect anomalies, and support compliance
- Enforce internal security policies aligned with CJIS, HIPAA, FERPA, and the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law
- Participate in audits and collaborate with compliance teams to meet legal and regulatory obligations
- Assist in drafting and updating departmental security guidelines
- Participate in OIT security reviews of new PPD systems being implemented.
- Identify vulnerabilities across on-premises and cloud-based applications and recommend remediations
- Collaborate with technical teams to implement firewall rules, antivirus protections, and data encryption
- Maintain documentation of patch cycles, Business Continuity, disaster recovery testing, and system redundancies
- Ensure compliance with SDLC standards
- Provide cyber hygiene education to sworn and civilian personnel
- Deliver briefings on phishing, ransomware, and data handling risks
- Create training materials that align with departmental policies and technology platforms
- Develop dashboards to track security metrics, incident response times, and audit findings
- Present monthly updates to the Police IT Director outlining security posture and improvements
- Recommend upgrades, procedural changes, or staffing adjustments based on risk assessments
Benefits
- Unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program
- 8 weeks of paid parental leave
- Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
- Eligibility into the discounted medical plan through the wellness program
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Generous retirement savings options
- Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Tuition discounts and scholarships (10% to 40% savings) with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
