SRU Enforcement Officer

SRU Enforcement Officer
CJ Safer Roads Unit
Headquarters, Rose Hill
Permanent
Grade B - £23,121 - £24,462 + 10.83% Equalisation Allowance

Merseyside Police

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge that will allow you to demonstrate your skills and share your experience within a fast-paced and dynamic working environment?

At Merseyside Police we understand that searching for your first job, your next job, or that big promotion is a huge milestone. Here at Merseyside Police we always think about what it’s like to be in your position when making those big decisions. It takes courage to make change happen in your life, and we’re here to help you with that.

We’re here for the first step, the next step, and the big step.

You’re not just a number to us. You’ve got to know you’ll love working here. It’s as important to us as you 'being the right fit’. We want to help you feel what it’s like to work at Merseyside Police to see the value you can bring to any of our roles, and how we can help you grow. We’re never one-size-fits-all. Our careers are as unique as you are.

We’re a kind, ambitious and diverse team, always supporting and encouraging each other. Our people are extremely important to our business, without them we wouldn’t be where we are today, If you like what you hear, then we’d love you to apply!

Job Purpose:

To provide an Integrated Information Technology based Operational Support Service with visible presence within Merseyside relating to road traffic enforcement activity thereby supporting the force in delivering the Safer Roads Agenda; being responsible for the capture, validation and processing of offences captured by static and mobile speed cameras.

Knowledge and Experience:

Essential successful completion of a Home Office approved Course to be able to operate a LASTEC LTI. 20.20 ULTRALYTE 1000 SPEED Camera Hand held Device including a 3 yearly Refresher Course.

To take personal responsibility for and have knowledge of all force orders, policies, and legislation with regards to traffic enforcement and to give advice on these issues when required. To have the knowledge and skills to operate speed detection equipment working alone and alongside Police Officers in the enforcement of speed limits.

Must attend a Court Skills Course to be a Professional Witness on behalf of the Department to complete statements of evidence for inclusion in prosecution files and attend Magistrates and Crown Courts to give evidence as necessary to secure convictions and bring offenders to justice.

Must have working knowledge or be aware of the Camera Enforcement Deployment Policy.

The post holder spends a large part of their working day alone and without direct supervision in a highly visible and public facing role. Accordingly they must possess ability to use and act on their own initiative, possess a high level of interpersonal and effective communication skills, especially an ability to defuse either a potential or actual confrontational incident. Representing the Force in a Professional manner.

Have good oral and written interpersonal skills in order to maintain a high degree of integrity ensuring a courteous and assertive manner when dealing with customers both internal and external of the organisation.

Computer Skills - To Operate PENTIP, PNC, NICHE RMS, EVIEW, ELVIS, OSHENS, QAS (not exhaustive) and other relevant IT Systems, Microsoft products including Outlook and force intranet to enable service delivery.

Organisational Skills to be able to plan and prioritise work effectively due to fluctuation of workloads.

Must be physically able to lift cameras and associated equipment and complete and pass a manual handling course.

Essential to have a current full and valid driving licence and pass a police approved basic driving assessment and undertake 5 yearly requalification.

Must be skilled to hold and maintain a current Personal Safety Protection programme qualification.

Have the ability to work as part of a team and liaise closely with colleagues to ensure the effective deployment of cameras and processing of offences. In doing, the post holder will support the safer roads agenda contributing towards the Government, Force and Merseyside Safer Roads Partnership activity for casualty reduction and road safety awareness.

Clear and demonstrable professional and ethical standards in line with all force policies.

Please review the JDQ and Leadership Framework when completing your 1000 - word evidence on our website, please provide copies of your qualifications and your CV .

Merseyside Police is committed to ensuring that we have a work force that represents the communities we serve and we are keen to attract applications from under represented groups.

Benefits:

Merseyside Police operates a smarter working policy, and our management teams will be happy to talk to you about how we could meet both your flexible working needs and the needs of the role you are applying for.

Flexi time policy

Free onsite parking

On site Gym

Local Government Pension

On site bistro

Staff networks

Wellbeing programme

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

Building a workforce that represents our communities is important to us. We aim to attract & keep people with the best skills & highest potential. We want to attract a diverse range of individuals into our force who might not have considered a career with us before.

To help us achieve a workforce that represents our communities, we have a dedicated team working to encourage people from diverse communities to build their career with us. They provide support & guidance throughout the application process to candidates from under-represented groups.

To find out more about the support on offer from our dedicated Outreach team please use our website.