Camera Operator

The Camera Enforcement Unit has an exciting opportunity for you to join as a Camera Operator in a challenging and rewarding team. The position is on a full-time, permanent basis with seasonal shift work, including weekends. As a Camera Operator, you will be working across the West Midlands and will work alone within the confines of an enforcement vehicle at the side of the road, detecting speeding and other offences such as not wearing a seatbelt or using a mobile phone.

You will work unsupervised and will be required to undertake manual handling of equipment necessary to the role. You will require the right attributes for the physical and emotional resilience that is needed to deal with challenging situations in the course of your duties. You will also have to assist with the adjudication of camera detected offences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake speed enforcement checks using mobile speed detention cameras along with average and variable speed cameras.
• Liaise with officers undertaking enquiries in relation to camera offences.
• Make statements, produce evidential media copies of speed enforcement offences, collect and record associated documentation of evidence and attend court when necessary.

Essential:

• Must have the ability to lift and pull heavy objects to weights of 23 kilograms and have the physical capabilities to undertake the replenishing and setting up of camera equipment.
• Be highly motivated to ensure effective performance when working alone unsupervised.
• Must be capable of absolute discretion in handling matters of a personal, sensitive and confidential nature.
• It is essential that you have a full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in Road Traffic Legislation or enforcement.

Skills and Experience:

• Candidates with a practical can-do approach to work with either experience in a technical or mechanical field or having the aptitude to be able to train for and operate technical & photographic technology systems.
• We would also encourage applications from Enforcement/Policing backgrounds ideally with experience working in an operational front-line service sphere, particularly where conflict or stressful environments may arise.
• Someone who can demonstrate excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, able to manage their workload to meet tight deadlines and work without supervision for extended lengths of time using their own initiative.

Hours: Seasonal shift work, which will include earlies, lates and weekends.

Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.

Medical: Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully medical checks, which may include a drugs test and if required a fitness test.

Location: The role is presently at Wednesbury, but is likely to move to Dudley in late 2025.

By choosing to join West Midlands Police you will receive an enhanced benefits package including:

• Fair remuneration with progression opportunities and access to a very competitive pension scheme.
• Enhanced annual leave in addition to public holiday entitlements.
• Discounts across travel, parking, daily costs of living and leisure activities.
• A comprehensive wellbeing package including 24/7 support, free eye tests and flu jabs.

West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment we operate a 'Disability Confident Interview Scheme' - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.

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