Community Safety Officer

A local authority in the South West is looking for an experienced Community Safety Officer to lead its response to anti-social behaviour and community safety concerns. You''ll manage a caseload, take formal enforcement action where it''s needed, and work closely with police, housing providers and other partners to resolve problems.

The role involves site visits at least three days a week, so you''ll need to live within a reasonable distance.

What you''ll be doing

• Leading the response to ASB and community safety concerns, giving specialist advice, overseeing case management and coordinating operational work
• Responding to complaints and service requests about community safety, ASB and safeguarding
• Taking formal enforcement action, including Community Protection Warnings and Notices, ASB injunctions and Closure Orders
• Attending court for injunction applications and Closure Orders, and supporting housing association possession proceedings
• Giving advice and guidance to members of the public
• Taking part in community engagement events and multi-agency enforcement campaigns
• Working with police, housing associations, fire, health, social care and other local authorities
• Attending partnership meetings, such as police liaison meetings, Community Safety Partnership (CSP) groups, multi-agency case meetings and ASB Case Reviews

What we''re looking for

• Community safety or ASB experience in a local authority or housing association
• Hands-on experience of CPWs/CPNs, injunctions and Closure Orders
• Experience of preparing cases for court and giving evidence
• Good working knowledge of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014
• Strong people skills and a practical, problem-solving approach
• Full driving licence and access to a car