We are seeking to employ 2 motivated Camera Operators, based in Midland, who have excellent communication and problem-solving skills. With a professional approach to road safety, you will:
- Set up and operate camera equipment and speed measurement devices throughout Western Australia (WA);
- Check, test and maintain the camera equipment;
- Record operational data and prepare reports;
- Attend court as a witness when required;
- Be well presented, healthy, energetic and act in accordance with the WA Police’s Code of Conduct at all times; and
- Be able to work unsocial hours including shift work and weekends.
Our ideal candidates will have:
- Well-developed written skills and effective verbal communication, interpersonal and de-escalation skills;
- Good fault finding and problem-solving skills;
- An ability and desire to work effectively both in a team and independently, with the flexibility to adapt in a changing environment; and
- A current WA Drivers Licence - C or CA class
This shift work position operates on a rotational roster basis and includes night, day, afternoon, weekends and public holiday shifts.
POSITION OBJECTIVE
This position contributes to the reduction of traffic crashes and fatalities on the State’s roads by maintaining the optimum operational effectiveness of traffic enforcement devices throughout WA.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please ensure you complete, sign and scan the Integrity Check Consent Form (refer attached) and submit it along with your application (the integrity check consent form is not required for current WA Police Force employees).
Applicants are not required to address the work related requirements at this stage of the selection process.
Applicants are required to provide a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant to the role and a scanned copy of your WA Drivers License.
Applicants are also required to submit a Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Your CV should provide enough detail (dot points are sufficient) to allow the selection panel to assess your skills and experience relevant to the Key Accountabilities of the attached Position Description Form.
The CV must also include the names and contact details of two (2) referees who can comment on the applicant’s ability to satisfy all of the Essential Work Related Requirements. Applicants should nominate at least one immediate (most contemporary) supervisor/manager unless exceptional circumstances exist.
All applications will be assessed on merit with the most competitive applicants invited to attend further assessment in person within the week of 4th to 8th October 2021. Applicants will need to attend in person for the further assessment process.
Please note: For applicants deemed suitable, all Essential Work Related Requirements listed in the Position Description Form will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
OTHER CONDITIONS
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancies, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies (permanenent, temporary, full time and/or part time) throughout the metropolitan area. In addition to this, should the successful applicants decline or vacate the advertised positions, then the panel may select another suitable applicant from this selection process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the initial date of the appointment.
Integrity and criminal checks will be conducted if the recommended applicants for these positions are not current WA Police Force employees. Any relocation costs associated with appointment to these positions may be the responsibility of the successful applicants.
SUBSTANTIVE EQUALITY & OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH (OSH) STATEMENT
The WA Police Force is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal Australians, young people, people with a disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. The Department also promotes flexible family friendly work practices.
Throughout the recruitment process we provide reasonable adjustments to allow people with a disability to participate effectively. Reasonable adjustments can also be made available to assist you in the job, if you are successful in gaining employment.
Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is a vital component within WA Police Force. Safety is a partnership between the employer and their employees and it relies on all of us working together to ensure that everyone is safe in their working environment, which enables them to go home safely. We incorporate safety in every part of our business and it is an integral part of the decision-making process.
COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS
The WA Police Force has a duty of care to employees and a responsibility to maintain essential policing services. The current COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency poses a significant risk to the WA Police Force, with increasingly infectious and contagious variants of COVID-19 having the potential to seriously disrupt policing capacity and capability.
To mitigate against this risk, all police employees who have not received at least one COVID-19 vaccination will be required to wear face masks while at work.
FOR FURTHER JOB RELATED INFORMATION
Please contact Mr John Murphy on telephone number (08) 6274 8407.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
Applicants are requested to apply online. To apply online, you must have a valid email address and be ready to attach your comprehensive electronic resume, integrity check form (if required) and any additional attachments as requested in the “APPLICATION PROCESS” section of the advertisement. Please select the “APPLY FOR JOB” button at the top/bottom of this advertisement. Should you encounter any problems lodging your online application please contact Police Staff Selection and Deployment on (08) 6229 5772 during business hours (8am to 4pm, Monday – Friday), prior to the specified closing time.
FAXED, LATE OR PRO-FORMA APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Application packages and the Position Description Form are attached below.
Should you experience difficulties downloading these documents, press ‘F5’ or the ‘refresh’ icon. If you have any further issues, please contact Police Staff Selection and Deployment on the above mentioned telephone number.
