SRU Enforcement Officer CJ Safer Roads Unit Headquarters, Rose Hill Permanent Grade B - £24,222 - £25,626 10.83% Equalisation Allowance 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 develop a working knowledge of all force orders, policies, and legislation with regards to traffic enforcement and to give advice on these issues when required. To develop 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 develop a working knowledge and have an ability to interpret 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.