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Traffic wardens are civilians who help the police by keeping the traffic flowing and issuing fixed penalty notices for parking and other traffic offences. These include:
They work during the times when traffic regulations are in force, usually 7am to 7pm in London, but 9am to 6pm in many other cities and towns. It is normal to work a 41-hour week (slightly shorter in some areas) on a shift system which will include Saturdays.
Traffic wardens work outdoors in all weather conditions, and are on their feet most of the day.
Salaries range from about £11,000 to £17,000 a year.
A traffic warden is expected to have:
Career prospects vary in different areas and may be extremely limited in areas where few are employed.
No formal educational qualifications are required, although some authorities may ask for GCSEs/S grades (A-C/1-3) in some subjects, including English.
Older people are especially suited for work as traffic wardens or parking attendants as the job requires maturity and ability to deal with people.
Traffic wardens do much of their training on the job under the supervision of an experienced colleague.
Progression is based on ability and experience, and traffic wardens and parking attendants may look for promotion to senior grades.
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