Vacancy Information
Division / Department - Operations Command
Grade - Grade 9
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £29,649 - £32,247
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - Yes
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Shoreham
The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.
Chief Constables' Message
We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner
The Role & Key Responsibilities
We are hiring to increase our Safety Camera and Speed enforcement team in Sussex and want YOU to join us.
Part of the Sussex Safer Roads Partnership’s (SSRP) aim is to reduce road casualties by enforcing speed limits and traffic signal compliance.
This rewarding opportunity for an organised, committed and self-driven individual would see you deployed in a uniform operational capacity through our lead partner Sussex Police.
You will operate our Safety Camera vans conducting speed enforcement at key sites identified through data analysis and risk assessment to have the most impact of road safety, as well as help to manage and maintain our fixed speed and red light cameras across the county’s road network. You will also attend public events and campaigns, speaking to the public and delivering presentations to help educate and inform on matters of road safety.
In addition to your core operational deployment there is the necessary preparation of evidential files and continuation to representing the case as a witness for the Police at court.
Although based at Shoreham by Sea in West Sussex, you will be required to travel around different areas of the county as part of your duties daily.
As part of the team you will provide a full range of cover to the people of Sussex through a shift system, working day, evening and weekends on rotation, which attracts a generous 10.5% supplement to your basic salary
Skills & Experience
We are looking for candidates with a practical can-do approach and a passion for public service. You must be an excellent communicator and able to remain calm under pressure and diffuse confrontation.
You should be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills, and able to manage a workload to meet tight deadlines and work under your own initiative.
It is essential you hold a full UK driving licence and have an entitlement to drive vans up to 3.5t (Transit Type, Cat B), are IT literate in the Microsoft Office suite, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook. Knowledge of Road Traffic Legislation and file preparation for court would be advantageous.
Although minimum academic qualifications are requested this is a bespoke area of road safety enhancement for which full training will be given, we ask you come with a passion for public service, road safety and a willingness to learn.
As part of your application please submit examples to evidence the skills and experience required as above.
Why Work With Us?
Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.
We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits:
1. Salary of £ 29,500 - £ 32,000 plus unsocial hours shift allowance in the region of 10.5% per year, for a full time shift worker.
2. 25 days per year annual leave, rising to 30 days depending on your length of service (annual leave based on a 37 hour working week and 7.4 hour day based upon 6 x week shift pattern)
3. Ongoing training and development
4. Career progression
5. Contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
6. Discounts for everyday spend
7. Access to gyms and a range of sports clubs
8. Generous and supportive parental leave
9. Financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
10. Discounted contributory healthcare scheme
Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with
Further Information
The role will require attendance and to attain competence in equipment through courses provided internally and through manufacturers throughout your development, this may include residential courses in the UK.
In line with flexible working, we would be happy to discuss alternative base locations for the post, subject to balancing the needs of the business.