Neighbourhood Enforcement Officer

Neighbourhood Enforcement Officer
44184 - 47262 per annum (career graded)

About the Role

As aNeighbourhood Enforcement Officer you will undertake enforcement activity by working with residents businesses colleagues and partner agencies to address crime anti-social behaviour environmental issues and community safety concerns. The work is challenging and rewarding responding to the requests and expectations for a cleaner and safer Borough for our residents businesses and communication advice investigation persuasion and enforcement you will help achieve compliance with legal requirements support victims of crime encourage community involvement and empower local people to take an active role in improving and sustaining their neighbourhoods. Uniformed proactive and tasked crime prevention patrolswill be undertaken on foot and motor vehicle. You will be required to conduct investigations and take enforcement action for breaches of relevant criminal legislation. You will undertake problem solving investigations and also be part of multi-agency operations and Days of Action.

You will work in a designated Neighbourhood and provide the first point of contact with residents businesses internal and external partners. The role involves working directly with the Police partner organisations and other Council Officers including those from Youth Services Planning Enforcement Highways Parking Enforcement Cleansing and Housing. You will work flexible shifts covering weekdays weekendsearly mornings and evenings up to9pm. You will be required to attend and represent Community Safety at various community meetings ward forums estate improvement programs community events and neighbourhood meetings where necessary.

About You

Excellent communication skills are an essential part of this role together with an enthusiasm and desire to improve the Boroughs environment for its residents and businesses. You must have the ability to patrol alone as well as working as a member of a team. You may face potentially confrontational situations but with your training and personal skills you will be able to resolve these successfully in a confident and understanding manner while maintaining a high standard of ethics and professional conduct.

Experience of enforcement or regulatory work is preferable however it is not essential. You will undergo a comprehensive training programme and you will be mentored through your probation period. You must have the ability to prioritise and be able to work under pressure. You will be working outdoors in all weathers and for periods on foot and in a vehicle. As part of this role you will also be required to possess a full (manual) current driving license and to pass the Councils driving test. You must also have the ability to use a range of technology including smartphone radio and body worn camera. Training will be provided for this equipment including the use of our in house computer systems and programs.

A Disclosure and Barring Service clearance is required prior to appointment.

Applicants must hold a UK full manualcar driving license

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closing date: 25.10.26

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age disability ethnicity faith gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values and you bring the experience and skills we need thats all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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