Job Title Problem Designing out Crime Officer
Grade £32,613-£39,276
Contract Type Permanent
About The Opportunity
We are looking for a Designing Out Crime Officer to join our Problem Solving and Partnerships team. This key role focuses on preventing crime by shaping safer environments across North Staffordshire. You will provide expert advice on crime prevention through environmental design, work with planners, developers and partner agencies to influence safer design, and support the Staffordshire Police Policing Plan focusing on prevention, early intervention and partnership working.
What You Will Do
- Review planning applications and provide clear crime prevention advice
- Work with developers, architects and local authorities to influence safer design
- Carry out site visits and risk assessments, producing professional reports
- Represent the force at planning meetings and consultations
- Promote Secured by Design and other security standards
- Deliver training and guidance to officers, partners and community groups
- Work closely with partner agencies to reduce crime and improve safety
- Use local crime data and trends to inform your work
Additionally, you will support wider prevention activity, including site assessments linked to priority locations and safeguarding-related referrals.
What We Are Looking For
We encourage applicants who are fully qualified Designing Out Crime professionals but will also consider candidates with relevant experience who are willing to work towards the required qualification.
You Will Have
- Experience or knowledge of crime prevention, planning, environmental design, or a related field
- The ability to read and interpret plans and technical documents
- Strong communication and influencing skills
- Experience writing clear, professional reports
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload
Qualifications
- Ideally a Level 4 Certificate in Crime Prevention (or equivalent), or
- Willingness to work towards this qualification
Key Requirements
- Full UK driving licence
- Access to a vehicle with business insurance
- Ability to travel across Staffordshire
What We Offer
- A varied role where you can make a real difference to communities
- Opportunities to develop specialist skills and qualifications
- Flexible working arrangements where possible
- The chance to work with a wide range of partners
Our Values
We are committed to public service, acting with courage and treating people with respect and empathy. We look for someone who can work collaboratively, think critically and take a practical approach to problem solving.
Apply
If you are passionate about prevention and want to help create safer communities across Staffordshire, we would like to hear from you. Further details of the key tasks and responsibilities can be found within the role profile.
Closing & Interview Dates
Closing date: 22nd June 2026 Midday
Interview date: To be confirmed
Benefits
- Pension Scheme - Employers Pension contribution 21.5% Staffordshire Pension Fund
- Generous holiday entitlement, plus Bank Holidays
- Flexible / Agile Working
- Sick pay scheme
- Fostering friendly policy
- Family friendly policies – maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption, disability leave and carers leave
- Access to health and wellbeing support
- Eye care vouchers
- On site Gyms
- Staff associations
- Reward and Recognition
- Blue light Card
- Flexible working options
- Training and development opportunities
- Car lease scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free Parking at selected sites
- Onsite catering facilities
- Access to Staff Networks
- Union support
- Financial products and services
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Staffordshire Police is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve. Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. We encourage and welcome applications from all under‑represented groups which include Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, females, people who have a disability, those who are neurodivergent and persons of the LGBTQ+ community. We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from under‑represented groups through targeted step‑In support and advice sessions.
For more information on Positive Action please email the team on For any recruitment queries please email
Residency Eligibility: You will need to have been a resident in the UK for the last three years consecutively for RV Level roles and five years for MV Level roles (see vetting link).
If you are successful at interview and commence pre‑employment checks, this will include vetting. Please see what this involves and the process via the link below.
Police vetting process – Join The Police
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