ANPR Apprentice Researcher

Key Responsibilities

Support the force's response to ANPR alerts by conducting thorough enquiries on ANPR and intelligence systems. Monitor and analyse trends and anomalies within ANPR data, reporting findings accurately and appropriately. Provide assistance in real time to roads policing officers, in line with force tactical priorities Prepare and present regular ANPR reports and findings to supervisors. To actively participate in meetings and briefings where appropriate. Assist in departmental reviews, audits, and inspection processes related to ANPR activities. Work closely with the Roads Policing Intelligence team within Operations to maintain competence and capability. Coordinate with Force Contact dispatchers and ANPR Tactical Officers on the same desk. To carry out any duties commensurate with the purpose and grading of the post that may from time to time be determined. Develop experience in ANPR and the use of ANPR data. Including the use of both NAS and Cleartone BOF. Part of your daily role will involve identifying cloned vehicles. Using enhanced ANPR tools such as Complex Alerts and Predictive Analysis. Develop and maintain relevant databases, spreadsheets, and filing systems to ensure accurate, up-to-date information on ANPR activities is available to relevant personnel. Run Business Insights queries on relevant systems to provide analytical support to the Road Policing Desk and Force Contact department, including collating and recording ANPR performance indicators and statistical data.

Training:

West Midlands Police will train you and you will undertake a Level 4 Intelligence Analyst Apprenticeship which will include: 

Fully recognised apprenticeship qualification – Level 4 Intelligence Analyst On-the-job competency training Training will be delivered with monthly delivery session at the workplace by a vocational skills coach. This is an 18-month apprenticeship programme with a 25-month contract of employment. You will be assigned a mentor once you have completed your initial five-week training period.

Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be able to apply for permanent positions if there is one available, but there is no guarantee.

Employer Description:
West Midlands Police is the second largest police force in the country, covering an area of 348 square miles and serving a population of almost 2.8 million. The region sits at the very heart of the country and covers the three major centres of Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton. It also includes the busy and thriving districts of Sandwell, Walsall, Solihull and Dudley. Leisure, retail and conference amenities, together with Premiership and Championship football teams, attract millions of visitors annually. The West Midlands is an area rich in diversity, with 18 per cent of its population from ethnic minority backgrounds. An average of 170,000 motorists travel through the region daily, making its motorways some of the busiest in Europe. Against this backdrop, the force deals with more than 2,000 emergency calls for help every day, as well as patrolling the streets and responding to incidents 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week.

Working Hours :
36.5 per week (24/7 shift pattern). Exact shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness