Community Safety Officer

We are working with a local authority who are actively seeking to recruit 2 Community Safety Officers to join the team and promote a safe, welcoming, and resilient environment across the area., Working as part of a frontline team, the officer conducts high-visibility patrols, engages with residents and businesses, and supports efforts to reduce anti-social behaviour, environmental crime, and community concerns. The role combines enforcement, problem solving, and community engagement to improve quality of life for local people.

Patrolling & Visibility

• Conduct regular foot and vehicle patrols across neighbourhoods, parks, town centres, and priority locations
• Provide a visible and reassuring presence to deter anti-social behaviour, crime, and nuisance activity
• Monitor hotspots and report emerging issues to supervisors and partner agencies

Community Engagement

• Build positive relationships with residents, businesses, schools, and community groups
• Offer advice on safety, crime prevention, and local services

Enforcement & Compliance

• Enforce relevant local authority powers such as Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs), littering and dog control regulations, and other environmental legislation
• Issue fixed penalty notices where appropriate and in line with policy
• Support investigations into anti-social behaviour, environmental offences, and community complaints

Problem Solving & Partnership Working

• Work closely with police, housing providers, youth services, and other partners to address community safety concerns
• Contribute to multi-agency operations targeting crime, disorder, and vulnerability
• Assist in identifying repeat issues and developing long-term solutions

Incident Response & Reporting

• Respond to reports of anti-social behaviour, environmental hazards, and other community safety issues
• Record incidents accurately using council systems and provide clear written reports and statements as required
• Escalate safeguarding concerns in line with statutory procedures