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