Job Title: Safer Neighbourhood Officer
Location: Local Council – Neighbourhood Services
Grade: 5
Pay Rate: £16.65/hour

Purpose of the Role

Support safer communities by tackling anti-social behaviour, environmental crime, and on-street drinking. Be a visible, approachable presence in local neighbourhoods and work with partners to resolve issues quickly and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• ‍♂️ Patrol neighbourhoods and enforce local by-laws (e.g. littering, noise, dog fouling, drinking in public).

• Investigate complaints, collect evidence, issue warnings or fines.

• Work with local agencies and community groups to resolve problems.

• Support clean-up operations, crime prevention projects, and youth initiatives.

• Participate in multi-agency operations and attend public events or meetings.

• ‍‍ Build positive relationships with residents, businesses, and stakeholders.

• Manage low-level incidents and escalate serious issues appropriately.

• Supervise and motivate staff when required.

✔️ Essential Criteria

• Full UK driving licence (or accessible transport for job duties).

• At least 1 year’s experience in 2 of the following:

  • Enforcement

  • Community engagement

  • Inter-agency working

Skills & Strengths

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills

• ️ Clear report writing and record-keeping

• Team player with a proactive mindset

• Problem-solving and decision-making

• Politically and socially aware

• ️ Confident using Microsoft Office and reporting systems

• ️ Able to plan and prioritise workload

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