At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Place Protection team to enhance community safety and tackle antisocial behaviour.
- Company: Local council dedicated to improving community wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, shift allowance, full training, and uniform provided.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills, customer service background, and a full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 33699 - 39862 £ per year.
Council Offices, Farnborough Road, Farnborough, Hampshire. GU14 7JU
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Details: 37 hours across a 7 day shift pattern
Salary: £33,699 to £39,862 plus 10% shift allowance
Working Hours: 37 hours across a 7 day shift pattern
We are creating an opportunity for people to join our Place Protection team, working with a variety of council service areas, to help improve the feelings of safety within our community and to ensure compliance is monitored and maintained. This involves engagement with members of the public, partners, and other services, as part of a high profiled uniformed patrol.
The role will contribute towards tackling antisocial behaviour, investigate and resolve enviro-crimes (fly-tipping, graffiti, un-taxed or abandoned vehicles, etc), homelessness related issues and parking contraventions within council owned car parks. Early intervention and engagement are required in certain situations, in addition to the use of delegated powers.
The officers will need to adhere to local policies and legal guidance, to gather, handle and prepare evidence for certain offences, by obtaining photographs, compiling witness statements, conducting interviews, including interviews under caution. Where appropriate to prepare for and/or attend court. Liaising with both internal colleagues and external partners such as the Police, housing associations, other government bodies, etc, is also required.
The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong customer service background. They must be friendly, enthusiastic, hardworking and a team player, to provide a high-quality service in a flexible manner. Being able to take responsibility for their own workload is essential in addition to good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills. Full training, (including CSAS Accreditation), uniform and equipment is provided.
Applicants will need to clear the Non-Police Personnel Vetting Level 2, undertaken by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, prior to employment commencing. They must also hold a full UK driving licence.
You will be required to work an average of 37 hours per week including weekends, on a rota basis, covering the hours of 7am – 9pm Monday – Sunday. Later shifts may be required to cover certain events.
Place Protection Officer in Farnborough employer: Rushmoor Borough Council
Join our dedicated Place Protection team in Farnborough, where you will play a vital role in enhancing community safety and compliance. We offer a supportive work culture that values teamwork and personal growth, alongside competitive salaries and comprehensive training, including CSAS Accreditation. With a focus on employee well-being and development, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community while enjoying a rewarding career.
