SRU Enforcement Officer

Job Purpose

To deliver an integrated, IT-enabled operational support service across Merseyside, maintaining a visible presence in support of road traffic enforcement. The role is essential in advancing the Force’s Safer Roads agenda through the capture, validation and processing of offences detected by static and mobile speed enforcement equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor road traffic and apply professional judgement to identify and capture speeding and other road traffic offences, contributing to safer driver behaviour and casualty reduction.
• Transport, install and operate fixed and mobile road safety camera systems in line with manufacturer guidelines, ensuring evidential integrity at all times.
• Review, validate and process offences in compliance with NPCC guidance, Force policy and legislative timescales. This includes interrogating systems such as PNC and PentiP to identify vehicle owners and drivers.
• Undertake both scheduled and dynamic risk assessments to ensure the safe and effective operation of equipment, sites and enforcement activity.
• Identify and report equipment or vehicle faults, taking proportionate action to mitigate risks and maintain health and safety standards.
• Manage complex enquiries from members of the public and operational officers, ensuring a professional, timely and customer-focused service.
• Exercise delegated authority under the Policing and Crime Act 2017, operating with the powers and responsibilities of a constable when enforcing speed limit offences.
• Support operational policing by providing observations and intelligence to the Control Room, responding to incidents, and updating systems such as STORM and OSHENS where required.
• Contribute to team capability by supporting the induction and development of new staff, providing guidance on legislation, policy and operational procedures.
• Ensure compliance with information management standards, maintaining data quality, security and adherence to NPCC guidance on the Management of Police Information.
• Identify and process offences relating to mobile phone use, seatbelt compliance and other road traffic matters using camera and AI-enabled technologies.

Knowledge and Experience

• Certified to operate speed detection equipment (LASTEC LTI 20.20 ULTRALYTE 1000 handheld device) with ongoing refresher accreditation.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation, Force policies and camera enforcement deployment practices.
• Ability to work independently in a highly visible, public-facing role, demonstrating sound judgement, initiative and professionalism.
• Experience of preparing evidential statements and attending court as a professional witness.
• Competent in the use of policing systems including PNC, PentiP, NICHE, ELVIS, OSHENS and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage challenging situations and diffuse conflict effectively.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage fluctuating workloads and prioritise tasks.
• Physically capable of handling and deploying camera equipment in line with manual handling requirements.
• Holds a full UK driving licence and meets Force driving standards, including periodic requalification.
• Maintains Personal Safety Training accreditation.
• Demonstrates high ethical standards, integrity and professionalism in line with Force values.

Additional Information

The post holder will be granted delegated authority by the Chief Constable under the Police Reform Act 2002 (as amended), affording the powers and duties of a constable when deployed in the enforcement of speed limit offences.

This role is central to supporting the Merseyside Safer Roads Partnership and wider Force objectives to reduce casualties, improve road safety awareness and bring offenders to justice.