Assistant Parking Investigations Officer

Job Introduction

The Parking Criminal Enforcement Team Provide Investigative and Enforcement services, and when proportionate prosecution of offenders in aspects of parking related criminality.

Your new role

As an Assistant Parking Investigations Officer, you will support the Senior Criminal Investigator and wider Criminal Enforcement Team in investigating fraudulent use of parking permits, blue badges, season tickets and other parking‑related offences. Your work will involve examining parking systems and records, triaging intelligence reports, maintaining case files, and assisting with evidence gathering under relevant legislation. 

You will also support on‑street investigation and enforcement operations, engaging with offenders and the public, taking witness statements, and contributing to formal interviews conducted under PACE. The role includes preparing evidence for court, assisting with vehicle removals, and participating in planned operations that may take place outside normal working hours.

Who is the person summary: 

The ideal candidate will have experience in enforcement or a similar environment, strong administrative and IT skills, and confidence using databases and Microsoft Office. You’ll be able to review and process data, produce clear written reports, handle incoming enquiries, and communicate effectively with a wide range of people—including those displaying challenging behaviour. 

You must be flexible, able to work outdoors for long periods in all weather conditions, and willing to support operations during early mornings, evenings and weekends. A full driving licence is essential, as is the ability to converse clearly in English. You will also need to undertake any required training.  

For full details, please review 'who is the person' on the job profile attached below.

About Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.

We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours. 

Additional Information

Please ensure that you read the job profile for full details on the post. This role is based 5 days per week in the Civic Offices, please ensure you can fulfil this prior to submitting your application. 

Interview date : 5th & 6th May 2026

Our recruitment process

DBS Disclosure at basic level will be required prior to any offer of employment

Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: Support for applicants - Careers portal

You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be shortlisted. 

We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal

You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.