Community Protection Officer

Walsall (Hybrid)

£21 per hour umbrella

Contract (6 months+)

The Role:

Under the general direction of the Head of Community Safety and Enforcement deliver Community Protection Service, in line with current corporate, national and regional policies and priorities.
Through the day to day operation of the service and using appropriate intelligence methods work as part of a team of officers to achieve appropriate impacts and outcomes for residents, businesses and visitors to the area.
The service is currently responsible for licensing enforcement, environmental crime, noise, certain elements of pollution, anti-social behaviour, unauthorised encampments but this list is not exhaustive and may change from time to time.
Using the Intelligence and analysis of data from the service's complaints and premises databases, the Intelligence Data Base local delivery model and tasking and other sources support the Team Leader Community Protection in the identification of trends and issues in compliance with the legislation within the scope of the role. Where such trends and issues are identified work in partnership with other services and stakeholders where appropriate, including adopting a regional approach when required, to effectively tackle these issues

The Candidate:

Excellent written communication skills and experience of writing reports for management and stakeholders and prosecution reports; applications for injunctions and orders; committee reports as well as be able to communicate in writing with the full range of service users
Excellent public speaking and presentation skills to represent the service at corporate, regional, multi-agency and other operational forums as required and to give evidence in civil and criminal courts and licensing hearings.
Able to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with a wide range of people and organisations, including LAs, council departments, partners and stakeholders, public and community groups.
Ability to develop and maintain the operation of the service's quality systems and provide Home Authority. Primary Authority and QA advice to business

How to Apply:

Please submit your application via the contact details provided and you will be contacted with further information about this opportunity or call me on; (phone number removed)