Description Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 17 March 2025 Closing Date: Tuesday 11 March 2025 Contract Type: Permanent - 2 Vacancies Available Salary: FC6 £29,508.69 - £32,437.03 (Including unsocial hours payment) Work Pattern: 36 hours per week (Mon – Sat, 12.00hrs -22.00hrs, 4x9 shifts per week, working two Saturdays per month) Location: Bankhead Central, Bankhead Park, Glenrothes Supporting Statement As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resum é’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Safer Communities Team in the role of a Safer Communities Officer. You will assist in the provision of high quality, flexible and responsive service relating to the investigation of antisocial behaviour and related environmental protection matters to help promote a clean, safe and secure environment for the local community in Fife. The post on off is Rota 3, working Monday – Saturday, 12.00 hours - 22.00 hours, 4 shifts per week, working two Saturdays a month. There are two positions available. Keys aspects of the role will include: Demonstrating high profile policing in hotspots and public places to increase public confidence and reducing antisocial behaviour including environmental offences and noise nuisance Conducting co-ordinated foot and mobile patrols to identify problematic areas and deliver a targeted response Ensuring compliance with and keep abreast of relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice Searching through waste to identify the offenders of fly tipping, or waste contained within gardens which may be disagreeable or mildly hazardous, removing the waste where practicable and thereafter taking appropriate action, such as providing advice, issuing warning letters, serving Statutory Notices and/or Fixed Penalty Notices. Deciding if a vehicle is abandoned by conducting appropriate checks with the Police and taking appropriate action including the serving of Notices to ensure removal for storage or destruction in accordance with approved procedures, including communication with Removal Contractors, Police, DVLA Facilitating Community clean-ups and arranging for the removal of waste Agreeing priorities with local communities and attending Multi agency/Tenant’s and Residents/Enhanced Community Engagement/Community Council meetings as required A link to the role profile is included below where you will find more information about the job and the type of person we are looking for. The Person Experience in dealing with the public Conflict avoidance/resolution skills Positive work ethic and attitude Team working skills Communication and persuasive skills with the ability to remain tactful, firm and fair in potentially confrontational situations To work confidentially with a range of customers and have a helpful attitude Confident user of IT applications, showing ability to use packages effectively Ability to work outdoors in all weathers Ability to travel between sites Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme. Further Information Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information. Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services Directorate Information - Council Department information Social Media - Search for more 'Fife Council Jobs' on Facebook or follow us on X FCJobsOfficial. For more information, please contact: Suzanne Scobie, Suzanne.Scobiefife.gov.uk