Community Safety Officer

Job Description

Are you an experienced Community Safety Officer looking for a new challenge? Harrow Council’s Strategy Division is seeking a dedicated professional to join our team. In this role, you will report directly to the Principal Community Safety Officer and play a crucial part in tackling anti-social behaviour issues within Harrow. Your responsibilities will include providing expert, up-to-date technical advice to residents, businesses, council members, and key stakeholders. This is a dynamic position that requires a minimum of three days of in-office work each week.

If you are passionate about community safety and ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

The successful candidate will have:

• Knowledge of the legislative framework of Anti-Social Behaviour, such as the ASB, Crime and Policing Act 2014
• Working knowledge of relevant Health, Safety and Welfare legislation and approved Codes of Practices
• Experience in the investigation and preparation and presentation of cases for enforcement or prevention activities
• Experience of working across more than one area of service provision and capable of delivering service at a high level across more than one service area

For an informal discussion on the role please contact Mark Spencer Principal Community Safety Officer on 07927 548482

For more information, please refer to the Role Profile/Selection Criteria

About us

Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

Other information

Support for candidates visit:Harrow.gov.uk Our behavioural indicators roles below G11 and above G11 Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits

Important Note

To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.
As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at resourcing@harrow.gov.uk

London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures.
Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.
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