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.

All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.

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

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• 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

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