Community Safety Officer
JS/EXE/COM_1724237164
Salary Package:
£28000 - £29000 per annum
Location:
Exeter, England
Consultant:
Jade Singh
Posted:
21/08/2024
Description:
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Job Title: Community Safety Officer
Salary: £15.17ph
Job 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