Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Our Safer Roads Unit (SRU) are looking for a JOU Traffic Management Officer. A good understanding of the road traffic act will be beneficial with training provided to understand the details of road signing, engineering and traffic regulation orders. Although you will be assigned to manage all enquiries for a specific area, as part of the team you will be expected to attend any location across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to assist with deployment of our equipment and site visits with other members of the team. As part of the Safer Roads Unit, our team deals with the specific details of traffic legislation and road safety, working closely with many stakeholders and external partners. Please see the JOU Traffic Management Officer role profile for more information
Other Information
Type of person we are looking for
We are a small team who work closely together but also independently so the successful candidate must be able to manage and prioritise their own workloads but will always be supported by the wider team.
We are looking for someone who is confident in communication both written and in person.
What’s on offer?
As members of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary police staff you will have access to a wide benefits package*, including but not limited to:
Within Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary you will receive first class training and support:
We will provide you with structured job training, personalised tutoring and all the encouragement and support you need to perform in your role
Application and interview
If you’ve never completed a competency-based application or interview before, make sure you read each competency or value in detail, research the STAR (situation, task, action, result) format and use it when giving evidence.
The recruitment competencies identified on the role profile can be used interchangeably throughout the selection process. It is recommended you make a note of them when starting your application. Candidates Guidance for Completing Application Forms
Essential Qualifications
Educated to QCF Level 2 OR work experience deemed to have brought the post holder to a comparable level
Essential Work Experience
Considerable experience in the area of Casualty Reduction and Traffic Management
Experience of inputting to and retrieving data from databases
To demonstrate a good professional working knowledge of traffic legislation and have a genuine interest in Roads Policing and Road Safety issues
Competencies
We are emotionally aware – Level 1
We take ownership – Level 1
We collaborate – Level 1
We are innovative and open-minded – Level 1
You should also be aware of the Values (courage, respect and empathy, public service).
When applying, you will have the opportunity to talk to us about your background and experience, especially when providing evidence against our competency and values framework (CVF).
The CVF provides clear expectations for everyone working in policing. It describes the behaviours required by you as a member of police staff to be effective in your role.
Contact us
Please contact the Recruitment team at police.recruitment@hampshire.police.uk or on 02380 451611
Professions: Law enforcement
HIOWC-Role Profile-JOU Traffic Management Officer-2026-02-18.pdf – 395KB