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Community Speed Watch Volunteer - Bolton
Work Model
📍 Manchester, England
Employment
💼 Full-Time Direct
Recruitment Type
🛡️ Direct to HR Pipeline
Role Overview & Responsibilities
Number of Posts
Various
Advertised
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
Branch/Division
Forcewide
Location
Forcewide
Grade
Not Applicable
Rank
Not applicable
Leadership Level
Peer Leader
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
4-6 hours per month
Advertised Salary
Voluntary Role
Advert
Applicants are sought from the community to take part in a Community Speedwatch scheme in Bolton. The specific locations are as follows:
Bradford Road, Farnworth.
Mount Pleasant Road, Farnworth.
Lavender Road, Farnworth.
This is an exciting opportunity to be actively invovled in the delivery of the Community Speedwatch scheme.
Within this role you will assist the Safer transport Unit, Citizens in Policing team and local neighbourhood teams shape and develop a cohesive and effective community Speedwatch scheme whilst actively improving the lives of local communities and reducing the risk posed by speeding motorists.
You will receive all relevant training, uniform and equipment to carry out your role.
Volunteers must possess;
Excellent communication skills.
Good attention to detail.
Enthusiasm for the role.
Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate patience and flexibility.
Please note due to the nature of the role, you will be required to spend prolonged periods of time stood outside in public places (well-lit roadside) in all weather conditions.
Expenses will be paid where appropriate in line with GMP's policy.
Closing Date
30 Jun 2023
Recruitment Team Contact
Michelle.Ashworth@gmp.police.uk
Other Information
The Community Speed Watch (CSW) Scheme engages with local members of the community to enable them to volunteer in policing and be actively involved in monitoring the speed of vehicles travelling through their neighbourhood, in areas where speeding has been identified as a priority.
Small teams of volunteers are provided with speed detection devices, high visibility jackets and training in order to monitor the speed of vehicles and submit these details to the police, who then issue advisory letters to vehicle owners (and then potentially undertake enforcement activities).
The aim of CSW scheme is:
To work in partnership with the community to target speed related offending in circumstances that are necessary, justifiable and proportionate, in order to:
The scheme is NOT to catch as many speeders as possible but to reduce speeds in areas of concern and to make drivers aware that excessive speed within posted limits is socially unacceptable.
To be shortlisted for this role, please upload a CV, within the CV upload section of the application form
Small teams of volunteers are provided with speed detection devices, high visibility jackets and training in order to monitor the speed of vehicles and submit these details to the police, who then issue advisory letters to vehicle owners (and then potentially undertake enforcement activities).
The aim of CSW scheme is:
To work in partnership with the community to target speed related offending in circumstances that are necessary, justifiable and proportionate, in order to:
- Reduce death and injury on the roads
- Reduce the speed of vehicles to the speed limit
- Increase public awareness of inappropriate speed
- Improve the quality of life for local communities
The scheme is NOT to catch as many speeders as possible but to reduce speeds in areas of concern and to make drivers aware that excessive speed within posted limits is socially unacceptable.
To be shortlisted for this role, please upload a CV, within the CV upload section of the application form
Minimum Age for Applications
18
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