Information Security Officer | Beauftragte/r für Informationssicherheit (w/m/d)
Polizeipräsidium Pforzheim Land BW
Job Summary
The Pforzheim Police Headquarters is seeking an Information Security Officer to manage and control the organization's information security processes. Reporting directly to the agency leadership, you will act as the primary point of contact for all security-related matters. Your daily responsibilities include implementing BSI-standard IT security measures, conducting risk assessments, managing IT security incidents, and training staff on security best practices. You will also oversee quality assurance and coordinate with external authorities regarding data protection and workplace safety. This role is ideal for a professional looking to work in a structured, public-sector environment that values professional development, work-life balance, and collaborative teamwork. The position is based in Pforzheim and offers a stable, permanent career path within the higher technical civil service.
Required Skills
Education
University degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) in Computer Science or a comparable field. For civil servant status, a 12-month career-qualifying additional training or at least 3 years of relevant professional experience is required.
Experience
- Professional experience in information technology or a related field
- Experience in the application and implementation of BSI standards and IT-Grundschutz
- Experience in strategic, conceptual, and independent work
- Experience in coordination, planning, and negotiation
Languages
Additional
- Must meet requirements for appointment to the higher technical civil service (gehobener informationstechnischer Dienst). Maximum age for civil service appointment is generally 42 years. Security clearance and reliability are required due to the nature of police operations.