Job Description

Opportunity information



Salary 26937 per year

Duration 25 months

Advert closing date 11/08/2025



Description



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 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

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



Entry requirements



GCSE 3 More GCSE's (Grade 4 or above) essential



GCSE English (Grade 4 or above) essential



GCSE Maths (Grade 4 or above) essential



Training to be provided



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

Fully recognised apprenticeship qualification - Level 4 Data 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

Things to consider

Vetting:

Applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting and Counter Terrorism Clearance scrutiny this will include a full background & financial disclosure. Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully medical checks, which may include a drugs test and if required a fitness test.



Skills required



Array



Future prospects



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.



Hours per week 36.5

Working week 36.5 hours per week which involves 24/7 shift work. The posts attract shift working (20%) and weekend working (14%) allowances.

Apprenticeship standard Data analyst (Level 4)



Birmingham, West Midlands, England, B6 5DD