Camera Operator

West Midlands Police; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law enforcement agency is seeking a dedicated Camera Operator to join their enforcement team. The successful candidate will conduct speed enforcement checks and assist with adjudication of camera detected offences. This role demands physical capability, discretion, and the ability to work unsupervised. A full UK Driving Licence is essential. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Enhanced benefits package

Competitive pension scheme

Comprehensive wellbeing package

Discounts across travel and leisure activities

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and pull heavy objects weighing up to 23 kilograms.
• Desirable to have experience in Road Traffic Legislation or enforcement.
• Ability to handle personal, sensitive, and confidential matters with absolute discretion.

Responsibilities

• Undertake speed enforcement checks using various speed cameras.
• Liaise with officers regarding camera offences.
• Produce evidential media copies and attend court when necessary.

Skills

Physical capability for manual handling

Excellent organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical aptitude

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

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.

Hours:

Seasonal shift work, which will include earlies, lates and weekends.

Allowances:

TBC

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 hearing test.

Location:

Dudley Castlegate

Interviews:

W/C 26th January 2026

Benefit Statement

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

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.

Important Notes on Disability Interviews

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.

Diversity and Inclusion Vision

Maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness and inclusion to deliver the best service for our communities