Camera Operator
Prospective officers and staff must be held to a higher standard of behaviour and accountability than members of the public, and that therefore their right to privacy can be fettered in certain circumstances. This is to ensure that members of the police are fully aware and accountable for the unique powers entrusted to them and the standards of professional behaviour they swear to uphold.
The Camera Enforcement Unit has an exciting opportunity for you to join as a Camera Operator in a challenging and rewarding team. The position is on a full-time, permanent basis with seasonal shift work, including weekends. As a Camera Operator, you will be working across the West Midlands and will work alone within the confines of an enforcement vehicle at the side of the road, detecting speeding and other offences such as not wearing a seatbelt or using a mobile phone.
You will work unsupervised and will be required to undertake manual handling of equipment necessary to the role. You will require the right attributes for the physical and emotional resilience that is needed to deal with challenging situations in the course of your duties. You will also have to assist with the adjudication of camera detected offences.
We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and would want to make a difference. If you feel that you are that person then we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake speed enforcement checks using mobile speed detention cameras along with average and variable speed cameras
- Liaise with officers undertaking enquiries in relation to camera offences.
- To make statements, produce evidential media copies of speed enforcement offences, collect and record associated documentation of evidence and attend court when necessary.
Essential
- Must have the ability to lift and pull heavy objects to weights of 23 kilograms and have the physical capabilities to undertake the replenishing and setting up of camera equipment.
- Be highly motivated to ensure effective performance when working alone unsupervised
- Must be capable of absolute discretion in handling matters of a personal, sensitive and confidential nature. It is desirable for the applicant to have previous experience in Road Traffic Legislation or enforcement
- It is essential that you have a full UK Driving Licence
Skills and Experience
- Candidates with a practical can-do approach to work with either experience in a technical or mechanical field or having the aptitude to be able to train for and operate technical & photographic technology systems.
- We would also encourage applications from Enforcement/ Policing backgrounds ideally with experience working in an operational front-line service sphere, particularly where conflict or stressful environments may arise
- Someone who can demonstrate excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, able to manage their workload to meet tight deadlines and work without supervision for extended lengths of time using their own initiative.
Probationary Policy:
Under the Probation Policy, if you are currently in your probation period, “during your probationary period you will not be permitted to apply for alternative police staff roles within the Force unless there are exceptional circumstances. In such cases, you would require the support of your line manager prior to applying for alternative roles, and if successful, your probationary period will start over.”- Policies - Probation Period (Police Staff) (wmpad.local)
Prospective officers and staff must be held to a higher standard of behaviour and accountability than members of the public, and that therefore their right to privacy can be fettered in certain circumstances. This is to ensure that members of the police are fully aware and accountable for the unique powers entrusted to them and the standards of professional behaviour they swear to uphold.
Hours: Seasonal shift work, which will include earlies, lates and weekends.
Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.
Medical: Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully medical checks, which may include a drugs test and if required a fitness test.
Location: The role is presently at Wednesbury, but is likely to move to Dudley in late 2025
Interviews: TBC
Contact: For further information regarding this role, please contact lisa.james@westmidlands.police.uk
By choosing to join West Midlands Police you will receive an enhanced benefits package including:
- Fair remuneration with progression opportunities and access to a very competitive pension scheme.
- Enhanced annual leave in addition to public holiday entitlements.
- Discounts across travel, parking, daily costs of living and leisure activities.
- A comprehensive wellbeing package including 24/7 support, free eye tests and flu jabs.
West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a ‘Disability Confident Interview Scheme’ - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.
It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants.
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