ANPR Apprentice Researcher

Do you see yourself utilising the latest technologies to combat crime in one of the largest police forces in the country? Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) is an integral tool used in policing to fight crime. West Midlands Police are investing heavily in this technological area and are recruiting ANPR research apprentices.

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. What you’ll do at work

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 the force's 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

Initial Assessments will be taking place the week commencing August 11th. The salary starts at £26,937, moving to £27,747 on successful completion of your initial five weeks' training. 

• 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

• English GCSE or equivalent, grade 4 (Essential)
• Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade 4 (Essential)