Safety Camera Officer, £27,204-£30,333, Halesworth, Suffolk

Norfolk & Suffolk Constabularies; Halesworth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local law enforcement agency in Halesworth seeks applicants for a role focused on enforcing traffic laws using mobile camera systems. The successful candidate will implement strategies for casualty reduction and manage enforcement activities. Essential qualifications include effective communication skills, a valid driving license, and an ability to work independently. This role requires both technical understanding of equipment and a capacity to produce evidential material for court. Shift patterns cover both weekdays and weekends.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in confrontational situations.
• Experience operating computer systems.
• Strong capability to manage workload independently.
• Manual handling experience following safety protocols.
• Navigation skills using maps and written descriptions.
• Accurate observational and record-keeping abilities.
• Holding a valid full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Implement safety strategy for casualty reduction.
• Conduct enforcement using mobile camera systems.
• Produce evidential material for traffic offences.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Experience with computer systems

Ability to work independently

Manual handling abilities

Proficient navigation skills

Observation and record-keeping

Full driving license

Job description

Applications are invited for the above post in the Safety Camera Department based in Halesworth, Suffolk. The hours are based on a 6 week shift pattern, covering weekdays and weekends.

Principle purpose of the role

To implement the strategy for casualty reduction, conduct enforcement using mobile hand held camera systems either at sites and on routes shown to have problems with casualties from speed related road collisions, or at sites where speeding is considered to be an issue, and produce the evidential material necessary for the offences detected to be dealt with correctly.

It is essential that applicants meet the following criteria:

1. Effective communication skills to deal with sensitive and confrontational issues and to present evidence relating to traffic offences in writing and before court
2. Experience of using computer systems and basic keyboard skills
3. Ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision and to prioritise and manage own workload within given deadlines
4. Ability to carry out manual handling tasks in line with Health and Safety requirements
5. Proficient in navigating by road with ability to locate sites from maps, map references and written descriptions.
6. Accurate in making observations, collecting information and keeping records
7. Current full driving licence (valid for type of vehicle used by team)

It is desirable that applicants meet the following criteria:

1. Understanding of the criminal justice system, road traffic law and the rules of evidence
2. Proficient in operating and understanding technical equipment.