Safer Neighbourhood Officer - Facilities and Environment
Temporary Contract Starting 14 April
The postholder will be responsible to the Anti-Social Behaviour Officer/Operations Coordinator
and will work as part of a team responsible for the efficient, effective and economic delivery of a
community safety neighbourhood service; including regular enforcement operations to prevent
and reduce antisocial behaviour, on-street drinking and environmental crime.
To carry out all activities in accordance with specified quality, quantity and time targets.
- Enforce relevant legislation with a view to reducing incidents of antisocial behaviour, on-street drinking and environmental crime.
- Work in, and with, local neighbourhoods to resolve community safety problems; providing
a visible and accessible presence offering support, guidance and advice.
- Support the Council and the (D) PCSP in the delivery of services aligned with their
strategic and operational priorities.
- Provide prompt resolution to low-level community safety issues such as graffiti, dumping,
on-street drinking
- Summary of responsibilities and personal duties:
1. To undertake on behalf of the council and the (D)PCSP, alongside relevant stakeholders
and service providers, the full range of duties in connection with the council’s powers in
relation to anti-social behaviour; including:
- Regular walkabouts or patrols in agreed locations to identify problems and enforce
relevant bye-laws or legislation relating to antisocial behaviour. In particular (this list
is not exhaustive): On-street drinking, Littering , Graffiti, Vandalism to council property, Dumping/fly tipping, Dog fouling, Noise.
- Investigation of complaints and gathering of evidence in accordance with council
policy and the Police Criminal Evidence (NI) Order 1989
- Undertaking regular enforcement within neighbourhoods, at key events and at
seasonal periods alongside partner agencies; and in particular the police;
- Issuing of warning notices, fixed penalties as appropriate;
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- Attendance at court or other formal hearing to give evidence;
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- Participation in covert and non-covert operations as required;
Full Job description on request
Essential criteria:
Applicants must, as at the closing date
- possess a full, current driving licence which enables them to drive in Northern Ireland, or,
have access to a form of transport which enables them to meet the requirements of the post
in full
- be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples on the application
form, that they have at least one year’s relevant work experience in community safety,
community development, community relations, housing, crime reduction or youth work.
- This
experience must include at least one year’s relevant work experience in at least two of the
three following areas:
i. enforcement;
ii. community engagement; and/or
iii. inter-agency working.
Location: Belfast (North)
Hours of work: 37 hrs per week
Varying 4-week shift pattern. Sunday and Monday off.
Weeks 1 to 3: Tues and Wed 8am to 4pm, Thurs 2pm to 10pm, Fri 3pm to 12pm, Sat 2pm to 12pm.
Week 4: Tues and Wed 8am to 6pm, Thurs 2pm to 10pm.
Start Date: 14 April 25
Hourly Rate of pay: £16.65 per hour plus holiday pay
Closing Date: 11 April 25
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided, or contact a member of the Task Recruitment team for more information.
Task Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.