Civil enforcement officer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Civil enforcement officers make sure drivers follow parking regulations on public streets and in car parks.

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Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
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Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.
Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.
Testify in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases.
Relay complaint and emergency-request information to appropriate agency dispatchers.
Monitor traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and exhibit safe driving procedures.
Photograph or draw diagrams of crime or accident scenes and interview principals and eyewitnesses.
Evaluate complaint and emergency-request information to determine response requirements.
Patrol specific area on foot, horseback, or motorized conveyance, responding promptly to calls for assistance.
Investigate traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and to determine if a crime has been committed.
Direct traffic flow and reroute traffic in case of emergencies.
Issue citations or warnings to violators of motor vehicle ordinances.
Inform citizens of community services and recommend options to facilitate longer-term problem resolution.
Provide road information to assist motorists.
Act as official escorts, such as when leading funeral processions or firefighters.
Process prisoners, and prepare and maintain records of prisoner bookings and prisoner status during booking and pre-trial process.
Inspect public establishments to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.

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Civil enforcement officers typically work around 40 to 42 hours per week.

As a Civil enforcement officer you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely

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* from ONETonline

Average salary
22,331 GBP *
per year

* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Average salary for Civil enforcement officer

22,023 GBP
23,978 GBP

Average salary for full-time Civil enforcement officer

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Salary over time for Civil enforcement officer

Salary for this role has increased over time

20,350 GBP
20,170 GBP
21,392 GBP
20,442 GBP
21,942 GBP
22,331 GBP
22,930 GBP

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Future outlook for Civil enforcement officers

Balanced outlook

9 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

2% yearly wage growth (on average)

Balanced outlook

57% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Civil enforcement officer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

35% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
27% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma
24% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent

There are no set qualifications to become a civil enforcement officer. Some employers may ask for GCSEs, including English and maths.

Experience of working in a customer service role is highly valued and could help you get into this job.

Your employer will provide introductory training when you start work. This will cover subjects like parking enforcement policy and the traffic regulations act.

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What soft skills do I need?

Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Civil enforcement officer.

Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively

Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do

What technical skills do I need?

Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Civil enforcement officer. Check that you know:

Data base user interface and query software Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System IAFIS; Microsoft Access

Graphics or photo imaging software DesignWare 3D EyeWitness; Microsoft Visio

Map creation software Crime mapping software; ESRI ArcView

Office suite software Corel WordPerfect Office Suite; Microsoft Office

Spreadsheet software IBM Lotus 1-2-3; Microsoft Excel

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Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

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