Community Safety Officer

Job Title: Community Safety OfficerSalary: £15.17phJob Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role:

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? We are looking for a dedicated Community Safety Officer to join our client's Environmental Health and Community Safety team. In this dynamic role, you will be at the forefront of tackling anti-social behaviour, environmental crime, and unauthorised encampments. You'll work closely with a wide range of partners, including the Police, local councils, health services, and community organisations, to ensure a safer and more cohesive environment for all.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate Incidents: Handle complaints and incidents related to anti-social behaviour and environmental crime from initial referral through to resolution. This includes supporting victims, mediating disputes, and taking legal action where necessary.
• Community Engagement: Maintain a visible presence within the community, proactively addressing concerns from residents, businesses, and visitors.
• Multi-Agency Collaboration: Coordinate multi-agency responses to anti-social behaviour, developing preventative and diversionary measures to reduce its occurrence.
• Case Management: Accurately record and monitor incidents, ensuring thorough documentation for potential legal proceedings.
• Enforcement: Issue Fixed Penalty Notices and gather robust evidence to support formal action, including court appearances when required.
• Support & Guidance: Signpost individuals to appropriate support services when vulnerabilities are identified, ensuring a holistic approach to community safety.

What We're Looking For:

• Qualifications & Knowledge:
  • Relevant degree or equivalent qualification and experience in Anti-Social Behaviour (Essential).
  • Up-to-date training and knowledge demonstrated through CPD certificates (Essential).
• Experience & Skills:
  • Proven experience in investigating anti-social behaviour complaints (Essential).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (Essential).
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team (Essential).
  • Experience working with partner organisations and knowledge of legal procedures related to anti-social behaviour (Essential).
• Special Requirements & Attitude:
  • Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision (Essential).
  • Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to handle confrontational situations calmly and professionally (Essential).
  • Physically fit and mobile, with the ability to perform foot patrols and dirty manual tasks (Essential).
  • Full clean driving licence and willingness to work a shift pattern, including police vetting (Essential).

How to Apply:

If you are ready to take on this challenging yet rewarding role, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you're the ideal candidate for this position .

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.