Job Description
Community Safety Officer
Location: Exeter
Salary: £16 per hour
Shift Pattern/ Hours: 4 days on / 4 days off including week-end / 37 hours per week
Starting date: 24th March / 3 Months
The role : Investigating and responding to complaints and incidents of anti-social behaviour, environmental crime, stray dogs, and unauthorised encampments, while supporting victims and complainants. You will play a key role in coordinating multi-agency responses and developing preventative measures to improve community safety.
What you will be responsible for:
1. Investigate complaints of anti-social behaviour and environmental crime from initial referral to resolution.
2. Provide advice and support to complainants, witnesses, and perpetrators, using informal resolution methods such as mediation or legal action when necessary.
3. Conduct routine patrols, ensuring a visible presence in the community to proactively address concerns.
4. Work in partnership with police, youth offending teams, housing associations, probation services, and other agencies to develop effective responses.
5. Gather and provide evidence for legal proceedings, including taking witness statements, interviewing under caution, and attending court.
6. Issue Fixed Penalty Notices where necessary.
7. Support the Community Safety Partnership by coordinating info...