Community Warden
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Job Summary
- Conduct highly visible patrols across the town centre and borough.
- Serve as a deterrent to anti-social behaviour.
- Engage constructively with residents businesses and visitors.
- Promote compliance with laws and encourage positive behaviour changes.
- Investigate community issues and environmental violations.
- Issue enforcement notices including:
- Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs)
- Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs)
- Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs)
- Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs)
- Investigate and address:
- Littering
- Fly-tipping
- Dog control violations
- Trade waste infractions
- Anti-social behaviour
- Noise and smoke nuisances
- Licensing violations
- Taxi rank inspections
- Parking violations
- Environmental crime offences
- Littering
- Collect evidence and witness statements.
- Prepare detailed reports and enforcement documentation.
- Maintain accurate records in line with PACE requirements.
- Provide court testimony as a witness when necessary.
- Support investigations and enforcement actions.
- Respond to community concerns and service requests.
- Identify and report anti-social behaviour and environmental issues.
- Collaborate with Warwickshire Police and partner agencies.
- Engage in community outreach and educational initiatives.
- Deliver a responsive frontline service to residents and businesses.
- Attend visits to traveller and unauthorised encampments as needed.
- Collect and transport stray dogs when required.
- Report environmental hazards and safety issues.
- Operate Council-issued equipment including:
- Body Worn Cameras
- Radios
- Mobile Devices
- Body Worn Cameras
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Basic DBS Check.
- GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Confidence in handling conflict and challenging situations.
- Ability to work independently and exercise initiative.
- Strong teamwork capabilities.
- Proficient in computer use.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Flexible approach to working hours and responsibilities.
- Good physical fitness for extensive walking and outdoor patrols.
- Commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.
- Experience in investigating environmental crime offences.
- Experience in managing anti-social behaviour.
- Experience in issuing enforcement notices.
- Previous experience with Local Authorities.
- Experience in evidence gathering and preparing legal statements.
- Primarily outdoor role.
- Patrols conducted in all weather conditions.
- Includes walking cycling and vehicle patrols.
- Shift work covering weekdays and weekends.
- Potential exposure to unpleasant environments and materials.
- Uniform and PPE required while on duty.
- 18.65 per hour (Umbrella)
- Contract until March 2027
- Average 40 Hours Per Week
- 6 Week Rolling Shift Pattern
- Town Centre and Borough-Wide Patrols
- Basic DBS Required
- Bi-weekly Pay
- Opportunity to significantly impact community safety and environmental standards.
- Diverse role involving enforcement investigation and public interaction.
- Long-term contract within a supportive Regulatory Services team.
Required Skills:
Essential Requirements Full UK Driving Licence. Basic DBS Check. GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to deal confidently with conflict and challenging situations. Ability to work independently and use initiative. Good team-working skills. Computer literate. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Flexible approach to working hours and duties. Good level of physical fitness due to extensive walking and outdoor patrols. Commitment to excellent customer service. Desirable Requirements Experience investigating environmental crime offences. Experience dealing with anti-social behaviour. Experience issuing enforcement notices. Previous Local Authority experience. Experience gathering evidence and preparing statements for legal proceedings. Working Environment Predominantly outdoor role. Patrols undertaken in all weather conditions. Walking cycling and vehicle patrols. Shift work covering weekdays and weekends. Some exposure to unpleasant environments and materials. Uniform and PPE must be worn while on duty. Whats on Offer 18.65 per hour (Umbrella) Contract Until March 2027 Average 40 Hours Per Week 6 Week Rolling Shift Pattern Town Centre and Borough-Wide Patrols Basic DBS Required Bi-weekly Pay Opportunity to make a visible impact on community safety and environmental standards. Varied enforcement investigation and public-facing role. Long-term contract within a supportive Regulatory Services team. Suitable for candidates with experience as a Community Warden Civil Enforcement Officer Environmental Enforcement Officer Community Safety Officer Neighbourhood Warden Enforcement Officer Anti-Social Behaviour Officer or Public Protection Officer.
