3-4 Months Contract with a Local Authority

Summary

The Community Safety Officer (Patrolling) plays a crucial frontline role in ensuring a safe, welcoming, and resilient environment across Swindon Borough. The position involves providing a high-visibility presence through foot and vehicle patrols, engaging with local communities, supporting the reduction of anti-social behavior, and enforcing relevant local authority powers. This role integrates enforcement, problem-solving, and community engagement to enhance the quality of life and public confidence in neighbourhoods.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular foot and vehicle patrols across neighbourhoods, parks, town centers, housing estates, and identified hotspot areas.
Maintain a visible and reassuring presence to deter anti-social behavior, crime, and nuisance activity.
Identify and monitor problem locations, reporting emerging issues to supervisors and relevant partner agencies.
Build positive and proactive relationships with residents, businesses, schools, and community groups.
Provide advice on safety, crime prevention, environmental responsibilities, and available council services.
Promote community confidence by being approachable, professional, and solution-focused.

Requirements

Experience in community safety, enforcement, security, policing, housing, or another public-facing role.
Experience dealing with the public in a community or enforcement capacity.
Enhanced DBS Check (required).
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Full UK driving licence (desirable, depending on deployment requirements).

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