Safety Camera Officer – Skipton

Overview

• Location: Skipton
• Contract: Full time | Permanent
• Shift pattern: 9-day rotation over 9 weeks, consisting of 3 earlies, 3 lates and 3 rest days
• Salary: £26,106 – £28,653 (NYP Scale 4) plus 14.25% shift allowance and 45.87 weekend working allowance
• Closing Date: 9am on Monday 17 November

We have an exciting opportunity for a Safety Camera Officer to join the Traffic Bureau at North Yorkshire Police, based in Skipton.

In this exciting, challenging, and rewarding role, you can make a difference to improve driver behaviour and reduce the number of serious and fatal collisions on North Yorkshire’s 6,000 miles of road network.

Your day-to-day role will include travel to designated and approved locations, to carry out enforcement of speed limits and other road traffic offences. You will have access to fully converted vehicles, and high-quality equipment and technology, to aid your enforcement activity. You will typically be required to work independently in this role, but effective team working is necessary with colleagues across the department and the wider Police Force. It is also important that our Safety Camera Officers are confident and professional when communicating and engaging with members of the public.

Here at NYP, it’s our people that really count. It’s their different perspectives, experiences, skills, and backgrounds, which truly make a difference to our communities, and especially making North Yorkshire one of the safest counties in England.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for loading and unloading camera enforcement equipment.
• Review offences captured by yourself on the camera devices.
• Prepare accurate court files and presenting evidence in court when required.
• Be responsible for secure storage, retention and disposal of all safety camera media and exhibits.

For further information on the duties of a Safety Camera Officer, please read the role profile by visiting our website.

Requirements

• Demonstrate excellent numeric and literacy skills and be confident in using IT equipment with knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Have the physical ability to lift heavy equipment at waist and shoulder height.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrate good administrative skills.
• Show pride in producing accurate work.
• Have a current full driving licence due to the need to travel to various sites in Force vehicles (Full motorcycle licence also is desirable but not essential).

Please note that this role requires a commitment to a rotating shift pattern, which varies seasonally:

Shift details

Summer Shifts

• Early Shift: 06:00 – 15:00
• Late Shift: 14:00 – 22:00

Winter Shifts

• Early Shift: 07:00 – 16:00
• Late Shift: 12:00 – 20:00

Flexibility is essential, as you may be required to work across these shifts depending on operational needs.

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme– secure and competitive retirement planning
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme– access to affordable vehicle leasing options
• Generous Annual Leave– 24 days rising to 30 with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Blue Light Discount– enjoy savings at major retailers and services
• Access to Trade Union Membership– opportunity to join UNISON
• Inclusion & Diversity Networks– connect with colleagues and contribute to a culture of belonging
• Health & Wellbeing Services– access to resources that support your physical and mental health

Application & eligibility

To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• You must have the right to work in the UK, with no restrictions on your employment
• Hold a full UK manual driving licence
• Internal applicants must have successfully completed their probation period
• Meet residency requirements for vetting:

• RV Level Vetting– minimum 3 years UK residency

Your Application

North Yorkshire Police is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please declare this within your online application. A member of our team will contact you prior to your interview to ensure appropriate support is in place.

Safer Recruitment

North Yorkshire Police is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is a core part of our recruitment process, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo a thorough recruitment process and must obtain satisfactory pre-employment clearances before commencing employment, including satisfactory Vetting or DBS checks, references, and a medical assessment, including absence history. Adherence to our safeguarding policies and procedures is essential.

Ready to Apply

As part of our selection process, we’ll assess your skills and experience against the requirements of the role. We therefore encourage you to take your time to tailor your application, ensuring your responses align with the job advert and role profile.

Interviews are scheduled to take place: Monday 1 & Tuesday 2 December 2025

We look forward to receiving your application!