Safety Camera Operator - Herts

Cambridgeshire Constabulary; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension schemes

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Hertfordshire Constabulary is seeking a Camera Operator for the Cameras, Tickets & Collisions Unit (CTC). You will operate mobile and fixed camera systems across three counties, with a mix of field and limited office-based work.

The role involves lifting camera units, attending court as needed, and maintaining enforcement records. Base locations include Stevenage or Monks Wood, with shift patterns and a 37-hour week plus potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience with road enforcement and camera equipment operation is expected.
• Ability to travel across BCH and nationally, and to work lone and in a team.
• Knowledge of court procedures and evidence handling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend mobile and static speed enforcement sites to operate camera enforcement equipment and detect offences.
• Prepare electronic case files and check evidential files from fixed cameras.
• Act as Officer in the Case and disclosure officer, presenting evidence in court when required.
• Manage high-value enforcement assets and coordinate with multi-agency partners for efficient deployment.
• Attend court as a witness alongside the Crown Prosecution Service when necessary.

Job description

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

Shift allowance additional pay point 1

37

Closing Date

30/09/2026, 23:55

Job Description

INTRODUCTION

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Cameras, Tickets & Collisions Unit (CTC) as a Camera Operator within the Camera Operations team.

ABOUT CTC (Cameras, Ticket & Collisions)

CTC is responsible for the administration of speed enforcement on the roads across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire, through fixed, mobile and red light speed cameras, processing tickets for endorsable and non-endorsable offences and the administration of traffic offence reports. CTC is also responsible for the administration of all road traffic collisions across the three counties.

The unit prosecutes first hearing guilty pleas for traffic offences as well as preparing road traffic offence files for court, investigating some camera offences and collisions, as well as assisting the public with enquiries and insurance claims.

The unit’s main role is to increase road safety, working with the Road Policing unit and local partners, to change attitudes and behaviour on the roads, ultimately saving lives and reducing crime.

THE ROLE

This role will require the successful applicant to attend camera enforcement sites and operate cameras as well as capturing speeding and other offences by using mobile data/equipment from a camera van across the three counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire.

This is a uniformed Police Staff, public facing lone working position within a small team based at either Stevenage Police Station (Herts) or Monks Wood (Cambs) with limited office-based work. The successful candidate will be predominantly enforcing speed limits from a mobile enforcement van (a fully marked Police Vauxhall Vivaro ‘hi top’ vehicle) and attending fixed camera sites to install and remove camera units from the housings, these require lifting into position to roughly chest height and can weigh up to 8kg, in all weathers.

The office-based work includes preparing electronic case files from offences you have captured whilst mobile and checking evidential files and captured enforcement images from fixed cameras to ensure they are correct, and where necessary attending court as a witness along with the Crown Prosecution Service to present evidence in front of Magistrates or at Crown Court.

Our Camera Operators are also required to act as Officer in the Case and perform disclosure officer roles in court proceedings relating to the detection of offenders, building the relevant case paperwork, dealing with the relevant disclosure issues acting as an accredited subject matter expert, providing guidance to internal and external stakeholders at all levels relating to the enforcement of speed related offences.

We are recruiting for both Stevenage and Monks Wood as the base location. Successful candidates will be employed by Hertfordshire Constabulary.

Key Responsibilities

• To attend both mobile and static speed enforcement sites to operate and maintain camera enforcement equipment in accordance with HOTA (Home Office Type Approval) to detect offenders; to provide conspicuity to deter non-compliance with posted limits and improve both road and public safety.
• To act as both Officer in the Case and as disclosure officer building case files to be presented at court, dealing with defence queries, and offering advice to wider prosecution teams including liaison with specialist support agencies (Road Safety Support) as required.
• To manage and maintain high value enforcement assets on behalf of the highway authority at numerous locations across BCH; to identify faults and manage multi‑agency problem solving to ensure good practice and efficient use and deployment of assets.
• To present evidence of offences at effective court proceedings in person/remotely and to act as an accredited subject matter expert with regards to speed and red light related offences offering professional expert opinion when presented with technical defences.
• Maintain professional accreditation and expert witness status by completing relevant required certification in line with the requirements including IQ level 3 Road Safety Enforcement Technology; and those endorsed by CHIT Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation (Traffic Regulation Orders; Highway Safety; TSM Chapter 3 signs). Deployment and retrieval of Speed Data Recorders; interrogation and download of compliance data for use by internal and external customers and partners.

Experience & Qualifications

• Working experience and knowledge of road traffic legislation.
• In‑depth knowledge of both legislation and regulations that apply to moving traffic offences.
• Proven ability to manage risk relating to lone and roadside working.
• Ability to perform the role of Officer in the case presenting evidence at court using other police resources where needed/ appropriate.
• Demonstrable knowledge of disclosure procedure or ability to be trained and competent in the same.
• Sound knowledge of IT systems and ability to create and manage comprehensive records.
• Ability to represent BCH at relevant local and national fora to inform and influence both delivery and strategy.
• Good working knowledge of the local road network alongside and appreciation of the surrounding area road networks.
• Able to visit / survey routes when required.
• Valid UK driving licence including Cat B - the post holder will be required to travel to multiple locations both across BCH and nationally.

Personal Qualities & Attributes

• Confident
• Good team player
• Self‑motivated
• Positive and flexible approach to working

Hours of work

Operators work a seasonally adjusted shift patter between 07:00 and 20:30 hours. The average weekly hours are 37.

Summer = April to September, Winter = October to March.

Benefits

In addition to a progressive salary there are many other benefits to being a police staff member including:

• Opportunity to join a great local authority pension scheme
• In‑house training and career development opportunities across the wider police departmental portfolio
• CTC supports both agile and flexible working requests where it is operationally possible
• Access to an Employee Assist Programme that provide access to a health & wellbeing provision 24 hours a day 7 days a week
• Opportunity to join the Blue Light card scheme where you can get discounts of travel, clothing, food and much more

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information or an informal chat, please contact Richard Hann at [e-mail]

For more information on the Competency Values Framework (CVF) please click HERE

Help us deliver outstanding policing for everyone.

We believe that to serve our communities effectively, we need people from all backgrounds, bringing a wide range of life and professional experiences. This helps us reflect the communities we serve and ensures we deliver the best possible service.

Why Choose a Career in Policing?

Hertfordshire Constabularyis recognised as a pioneering and forward‑thinking service, responsible for policing a large, diverse, and multicultural population.

If you're looking for a meaningful and rewarding career—where you can make a real difference, take on new challenges, and gain a wide variety of experiences—then we want to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Pension Schemes: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, with employer contributions and death‑in‑service benefits.
• Generous Annual Leave: 24 to 33 days (depending on rank and length of service).
• Sick Pay: Up to six months full pay and six months half pay (depending on service).
• Family Leave: Occupational maternity, adoption, and paternity pay (depending on service).
• Carers and Discretionary Leave
• Flexible Working: Including compressed hours, flexible shifts, job sharing, annualised hours, and agile working (role dependent).
• Wellbeing Support: Local wellbeing teams, on‑site gym facilities and exercise classes (location dependent).
• Sports & Social Clubs: Enjoy discounts, trips, and events through our dedicated clubs.
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Blue Light Card App: Option to sign up for discounts in‑store and online for emergency service workers.
• Financial Support: Access to Police Mutual for savings plans, insurance, loans, and independent financial advice.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential support for personal and professional wellbeing.
• Staff Support Networks: Including groups for Black and Minority Ethnic colleagues, LGBTQ+ colleagues, disability awareness, menopause support, faith‑based groups, and more.
• Trade Union Membership: Access to UNISON.
• Career Development: Opportunities for progression, promotion, and leadership training.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

• Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities
• People of all ages and abilities
• All faiths and religions
• LGBTQ+ communities
• Individuals from disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds

All applications are assessed fairly and based on the evidence you provide and your suitability for the role.

Recruitment and Selection Policy

Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.

Police Barred and Advisory Lists

Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.

Vetting and Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.

Hertfordshire Constabulary recognises the growing use of AI tools in preparing job applications. While these tools can support you in expressing your skills and experience more effectively, their use must align with the principles of honesty, integrity, originality, and personal accountability. We want to learn about you and your own personal experiences and how these make you suitable for the role, this will be assessed throughout the recruitment process including at interview, which AI cannot replace. Please click HERE to find out more about the acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in our recruitment process.