Prevention & Enforcement Service Officer
Job Summary
Advert Start Date:
09/01/2017
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 22/01/2017 23:59
Salary:
£23,166 to £26,556
Further Information
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the new Prevention and Enforcement Service (PES), which is a multi-agency team that tackles crime and disorder and improves the quality of life of people who live in and visit the city. The service covers issues such as parking, housing enforcement, CCTV, anti-social behaviour and road safety. As a PES Officer you will be responsible for working in a cross-agency team to deliver priorities outlined in the Safer Peterborough Plan and any other pertinent strategies.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our multi-disciplinary Prevention and Enforcement Team with an initial focus to deliver parking enforcement.
a) Main duties and responsibilities of the post
To be part of a uniformed and visible service that provides advice, support and enforcement to residents, visitors and businesses
To work with other front line statutory partners in the PES to jointly address issues as directed or as identified during routine day to day activity
To serve statutory notices as directed using the various Acts of Parliament available to the service
To obtain and collate evidence that will assist prosecutions in extreme circumstances such as from fly-tipping, anti-social behaviour, housing complaints and carry out of interviews in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE). To ensure that all evidence is correctly and accurately documented in line with the Standard Operating Procedures of the team and prepare detailed case files for prosecution or formal action
To investigate complaints/service requests in accordance with service standards relating to a range of community safety and quality of life issues
To use the full range of powers available under the Community Safety Accreditation Scheme in undertaking the general duties of a PES Officer using your judgement and statutory guidance of where an incident contravenes legislation
To issue Fixed Penalty Notices for contraventions of quality of life issues ensuring legislation and best practice is followed at all times
b) Key skills that are required as outlined in Job Description & Person Specification
Good knowledge of crime, disorder and quality of life issues, including an understanding of national policies, their application at local level and the other roles of local authorities, the police and other agencies
Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, standards and core disciplines of work areas, including the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
Strong communication skills and the ability to write clear and concise reports
Strong customer service skills and the ability to explain complex legislation clearly and concisely to members of the public
Ability to work on a number of complex projects simultaneously and respond quickly to changing priorities under pressure
Ability to resolve conflict in a professional manner
Ability to problem solve
Experience of partnership working and building good relationships with external stakeholders
The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and vetting to NPPV Level 2.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.