Dorset Road Safe Clerical Officer

Dorset Police; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexitime

Free onsite parking

24 days annual leave (+9 bank holidays

29 days after 5 years

Training and mentoring

Subsidised gym membership

Blue Light Card discounts

Group insurance scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Continuing Professional Development

Job summary

Dorset Police is seeking a clerical officer to join the Road Safety Team at East Weymouth Police Station. You will process NIPs from camera offences, TORs, and support DAS/SBD courses, preparing court materials and possibly attending court as a witness.

The role requires administrative/clerical experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to work both independently and with colleagues. Opportunities include flexitime, training, and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Administrative/clerical experience required, including use of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good customer service skills essential

Responsibilities

• Process Notices of Intended Prosecution (NIPs) from camera offences
• Process Traffic Offence Reports (TORs) issued by Police Officers
• Facilitate Driver Awareness Scheme (DAS) and Safer Better Driving (SBD) courses
• Prepare information for court and attend court as a witness if required
• Handle incoming public enquiries and support Central Ticket Office duties

Skills

Administrative experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary £25,242 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £26,703 per annum + Excellent Benefits including Government Pension

Location: East Weymouth Police Station (WE)

Type of employment: Permanent

Closing Date: 28/09/2026, 12:00.

Hours per week: this role is 37 hours per week. However, we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and we are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need

About the role:

An opportunity has arisen to join our Police Road Safety Team where you will play a pivotal role in providing clerical support within the department.

Duties will include the processing of Notices of Intended Prosecution (NIPs) issued from Fixed, Mobile and Red Light camera offences captured on film/video, processing of Traffic Offence Reports (TORs) issued by Police Officers and Operation Snap. Responsibilities will also include facilitating the processing of Driver Awareness Scheme (DAS) and Safer Better Driving (SBD) courses, as well as the preparation of information for presentation at court and attendance in court as a witness when required.

This role will also involve dealing with incoming calls from members of the public as well as working closely with police staff colleagues and officers within the organisation. The postholder may also be asked to assist with postroom duties within the Central Ticket Office

Administrative/clerical experience, to include the use of Microsoft Office applications is essential for the role, in addition to good customer service skills. The ability to work independently within the office environment and as part of a team is also key.

This is a great opportunity not only to join our Police Force, but to be a part of one of Dorset's largest employers. Our benefits include:

If you work for us you will get access to:

• A competitive salary with yearly increments.
• Flexitime which allows you to undertake your hours flexibly
• Free onsite parking
• 24 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 29 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time workers).
• Supportive training and mentoring, including with IT and systems.
• Access to a subsidised gym membership at Police sites throughout the county.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services.
• Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
• Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, including for immediate family, and Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
• Continuing Professional Development.

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