Police Support Volunteer – Community Speedwatch

Location: Cleveland Police Central Headquarters, Hemlington

Cleveland Police is seeking a committed individual who can spare a few hours to volunteer their services to support with coordinating the logistics of our Community Speedwatch scheme.

Community Speedwatch is a national initiative where members of local communities, with the support and supervision of their local police, record details of speeding vehicles using approved detection devices.

Registered keepers of vehicles breaking the speed limit are contacted by letter explaining the potential risks and consequences of their dangerous behaviour.

Repeat offenders receive a visit from the local police and could face criminal prosecution. 

The successful candidate will ensure the initiative operatives effectively by:

-          Communicating with and coordinating Community Speedwatch members.

-           Provide information to anyone interested in being involved in the scheme.

-          Identify suitable sites and complete risk assessments.

-          Complete PNC checks and send warning letters to registered keepers of vehicles caught speeding by Community Speedwatch volunteers.

-          Maintain scheme records.

-          Promote road safety initiatives and messages in the community.

Good communication and IT skills and are essential for this role.

To view the role profile, please click here.

For further details please contact the Recruitment Team via hr.recruitment@cleveland.police.uk

If your application is successful, we'll ask that you complete a Non-Police Personnel Vetting form, applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to complete these vetting checks on persons who have not been resident in the UK for the last three years. Where this applies, applicants may be refused on the grounds that it was not possible to vet them to the required standard.

Cleveland Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. All appointments will be made on merit.