Safety Camera Officer

Sussex Police; Guildford; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

LGPS pension

Annual leave allowance

Discounts for everyday spend

On-site gyms

Parental leave

Wellbeing guidance and support

Healthcare scheme

Job summary

Sussex Police in the Guildford area seeks a Safety Camera Officer to help reduce road casualties and enforce camera offences. You will be part of a friendly team near Guildford, contributing to Surrey RoadSafe and using police databases from day one.

The role requires a full valid driving licence, ability to pass driving assessment, and strong data analysis. A calm, flexible approach and commitment to deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience using databases for administrative purposes (≥ 2 years) and willingness to train on police systems.
• Methodical mind with ability to analyse large quantities of data.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for public enquiries and accurate records.
• Full valid driving licence and ability to pass the Force’s Driving Assessment.
• Knowledge of current legislation on camera detected offences (Home Office circulars, NPCC, Surrey Police policy).
• Highly motivated to work to tight timescales in a calm, flexible manner.
• Aptitude for operating technology and demonstrable problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Reduce road collisions and casualties on Surrey roads by enforcing camera offences.
• Join the Safety Camera Officer team and contribute to RoadSafe enforcement.
• From day one, be part of a policing family making a real difference.
• Maintain accurate records and clear communications with the public.
• Operate police technology and handle data with care, meeting deadlines.
• Be willing to travel or work across sites as required.

Skills

Database experience

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Driving licence

Legislation knowledge

Problem solving

Training willingness

Job description

Division / Department - Operations Command
Grade - Grade D
Status - Full Time and Part Time Available
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £26,875 - £29,670
Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Near Guildford

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

The Role & Key Responsibilities

The Safety Camera Unit is aiming to reduce collisions and casualties on the roads in Surrey. Would you like to help us make a difference and make the roads safer for all? Then come and join our friendly team based in offices near Guildford.

An exciting role has arisen within our Safety Camera Officer team. Our team of Officers contribute to the enforcement of camera detected offences as part of the Force commitment to Surrey RoadSafe.

From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.

Skills & Experience

It is essential that the post holder has previous experience of using databases for administrative purposes (preferably, at least two years) together with the willingness and capability to undertake suitable training to become proficient in the use of police and departmental web based applications, software, printing and mailing technology.

It is essential for the post holder to have a methodical mind and the ability to accurately analyse large quantities of data.

It is essential to have good interpersonal and communication skills to be able to deal courteously with enquiries from members of the public and to produce clear, legible and accurate records and letters.

It is essential to be the holder of a full valid driving licence (preferably endorsement free) with the ability to pass the Force’s Basic Driving Assessment which will enable you to drive a car on police business.

It is essential to have the ability to assimilate a thorough working knowledge of all current legislation relative to the enforcement of camera detected offences, including Home Office circulars, recommendations of The National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) and Surrey Police policy.

It is essential that the post holder is well motivated with the ability to work to strict timescales in a calm and flexible manner.

An aptitude for operating technology is essential together with demonstrable problem-solving skills.

Why Work With Us?

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about part time working.

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme

For further information contact [e-mail] or [e-mail]

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here .

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.

Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.