Safety Camera Operator

Thames Valley Police; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Full time vacancy

An opportunity has arisen to join Thames Valley Police in an active and visible role as a Safety Camera Operator. In this role, you will be working in a small team of operators supporting the mobile and fixed safety camera program by setting up and monitoring speed detection equipment. As a Safety Camera Operator, you will be carrying out interesting work that matters, as you will be working to make a difference in keeping people safe by helping to reduce the number of those killed and seriously injured on roads in Thames Valley.

The role involves driving to designated locations where you will carry out speed enforcement using vehicle-based equipment. You will also be operating both static speed and red light camera enforcement equipment. The role also involves attending court to give evidence in relation to speed-related offences.

Must have capability to travel to different locations across the Force and undertake all assignments in a timely manner. Due to the requirement to work flexibly, unsocial hours, and personal safety for lone working; public transport may not be available or suitable at these times. For this reason, a full UK driving licence is considered essential.

The 3-month initial training period will be based in Bicester. The successful candidate will be based at Milton Keynes thereafter.

As part of the Thames Valley Police family, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities, and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. To view a full list of our benefits, please click the below link.

If you are a TVP employee and have been in your current post for less than 12 months, you need to seek approval from your line manager to be eligible to apply for this role.

If you have any queries, please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail] quoting reference 22383. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.

Please use Google Chrome when completing your application, wherever possible, as this will enhance performance.

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 20th April 2025.