Description
As a Roads Policing Special Constable with West Midlands Police, you will play a vital role in keeping communities safe and delivering excellent service to the public. You will have the same powers, equipment, and uniform as regular Police Officers but volunteer your time.
The Roads Policing Unit at Perry Barr has Specials working on both 24/7 Traffic, as well as the Road Harm Reduction Team. This is a rewarding and challenging role that allows you to make a real difference, and build on the experience that you have already gained in your first years as a Special.
The training commitments in order to become a qualified roads policing officer are not insignificant, and you need to already be a competent officer well versed in day-to-day policing.
Commitment
- Training period: Expected monthly evening sessions across approximately 18 months, with additional weekend courses to complete the Roads Policing Officer course. Completing this course is mandatory to remain on the unit.
- Suggested volunteering: minimum of 2 shifts per month (operationally) to maintain operational competence, and build evidence to sign off their Roads Policing Officer PDP. Training requirements sit as additional time required.
Key Responsibilities
- Enforce road traffic laws and detect driving offenses to improve road safety.
- Respond to and investigate road traffic collisions to determine cause and liability.
- Disrupt criminal use of the road network through targeted patrols and intelligence-led stops.
- Educate road users on safe driving practices and support national road safety campaigns.
- Conduct roadside breath tests, drug wipes, and vehicle safety compliance checks.
Essential Requirements
- Independent Patrol Status
- Minimum of 12 months service, but ideally 3+ years.
- Licence, or be on track to have your driving licence within 6 months of starting.
Desirable Requirements
- Basic/Standard Police Standard
Selection Process
- Discovery Sessions - There will be 2 opportunities to join a discovery session via Teams. This will be available whilst the role is live.
- Online Application and Sift - You will complete an online application form, which will be reviewed against the skills, experience and behaviours required for the role.
- Road Policing Attachment - Minimum of 2 attachments with RPU SCs to better understand the role and requirements followed by a minimum of 2 attachments with RPU regular shift.
- Role Play Scenario assessment - To assess your competency when dealing with members of the public, assess their decision making, and use of NDM.
- Interview - Candidates who successfully pass the Role Play Scenario assessment will be invited to attend an interview.
- Pre-Employment Checks - If you are selected as the preferred candidate, you will be required to successfully complete relevant pre-employment checks before receiving a formal offer.