Community Safety Officer

We are working with a local authority who are actively seeking to recruit 2 Community Safety Officers to join the team and promote a safe, welcoming, and resilient environment across the area.

Location: Southwest based Local Authority 

Set-up: The role requires flexibility, including evening and weekend work, to ensure coverage of key community safety hotspots and night‑time economy areas

Rate: £25.40 per hour or £188.43 per day via umbrella, inside IR35

Duration: Initial 4 month contract

Hours: The standard working week is 40 hours, with two rest days

Responsibilities include:

Working as part of a frontline team, the officer conducts high‑visibility patrols, engages with residents and businesses, and supports efforts to reduce anti‑social behaviour, environmental crime, and community concerns. The role combines enforcement, problem solving, and community engagement to improve quality of life for local people.

Patrolling & Visibility

• Conduct regular foot and vehicle patrols across neighbourhoods, parks, town centres, and priority locations
• Provide a visible and reassuring presence to deter anti‑social behaviour, crime, and nuisance activity
• Monitor hotspots and report emerging issues to supervisors and partner agencies

Community Engagement

• Build positive relationships with residents, businesses, schools, and community groups
• Offer advice on safety, crime prevention, and local services

Enforcement & Compliance

• Enforce relevant local authority powers such as Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs), littering and dog control regulations, and other environmental legislation
• Issue fixed penalty notices where appropriate and in line with policy
• Support investigations into anti‑social behaviour, environmental offences, and community complaints

Problem Solving & Partnership Working

• Work closely with police, housing providers, youth services, and other partners to address community safety concerns
• Contribute to multi‑agency operations targeting crime, disorder, and vulnerability
• Assist in identifying repeat issues and developing long‑term solutions

Incident Response & Reporting

• Respond to reports of anti‑social behaviour, environmental hazards, and other community safety issues
• Record incidents accurately using council systems and provide clear written reports and statements as required
• Escalate safeguarding concerns in line with statutory procedures

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm, confident, and professional in challenging situations
• Understanding of community safety, anti‑social behaviour legislation, and local authority powers (training provided)
• Problem‑solving mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physically able to undertake regular patrols

Qualifications & Requirements

• Enhanced DBS check
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Experience in community safety, enforcement, security, or public‑facing roles

At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications However due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion