Location: Walsall
Hybrid/office – minimum 3 days at office
Duration of assignment: 6 months with possible extension
Working hours: 37 hours Monday to Friday
Rate:£23.48 umbrella / £18.06 PAYE

Optima Plus Recruitment are searching for a Community Protection Officer to cover Walsall on behalf of our client.

1. Main purpose of the job role:

• Under the general direction of the Head of Community Safety and Enforcement deliver Community Protection Service, in line with current corporate, national and regional policies and priorities.

• Through the day to day operation of the service and using appropriate intelligence methods work as part of a team of officers to achieve appropriate impacts and outcomes for residents, businesses and visitors to Walsall.

• The service is currently responsible for licensing enforcement, environmental crime, noise, certain elements of pollution, anti-social behaviour, unauthorised encampments but this list is not exhaustive and may change from time to time.

2. Role specific duties and accountabilities:

- Secure Compliance with Legislation Within the Scope of Responsibility of the Team

- Using the Intelligence and analysis of data from the service’s complaints and premises databases, the Intelligence Data Base local delivery model and tasking and other sources support the Team Leader Community Protection in the identification of trends and issues in compliance with the legislation within the scope of the role. Where such trends and issues are identified work in partnership with other services and stakeholders where appropriate, including adopting a regional approach when required, to effectively tackle these issues.

- Propose and assist in implementing solutions and strategies for the team and service to meet corporate, national, regional and service objectives and priorities, using the full range of enforcement tools and powers. This should include but not be limited to service of notices, seizure of equipment, goods and records, prosecutions, sampling & test purchase programmes, projects, advice to business, residents and consumers, early intervention mediation and negotiation.

- Provide support and advice to business, including Primary Authority and Home Authority businesses, where appropriate on an individual or sector basis.

- Investigate routine and complex complaints on civil and criminal matters and provide in depth advice to members, residents, consumers and business in line with legal requirements and service policy

- Maintain such electronic and paper records as are required to meet legal, analytical and service monitoring and reporting requirement.

- Undertake the duties required by the service as a responsible authority under the Licensing Act 2003, the Gambling act 2005 and such other legislation as may be in force including evaluating licence applications, making representations and submitting applications for a review of premises licences and act as a consultee for the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014, planning and other statutory, formal and informal internal and external consultation processes

3. Deal With Non-Compliance

- Investigate offences and other incidents of non-compliance with legislation within the scope of the service in line with policies procedures, service standards and statutory requirements. This will include carrying out PACE interviews, taking witness statements, maintaining security and continuity of evidence, undertaking mediation and working with other services and external partners, as required.

- Participate in the Community Trigger Process as required under the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014

- Operate a victim centred approach to those affected by criminal activity, with specific focus on vulnerability, risk, threat and repeat victimisation.

- Prepare and submit reports for criminal prosecution, formal civil proceedings, applications for injunctions and orders and licence reviews and serve notices in relation to breaches of legislation in accordance with service standards and statutory requirements

- Mange unauthorised encampments through the full legal process up to and including eviction

- Give evidence in criminal and civil courts and present applications for licence reviews and representations to committee hearings or consultations and appeals as required

Company Overview:
A trusted and UKAS ISO9001 accredited leader in the recruitment industry.  Providing comprehensive recruitment solutions across more than 20 diverse industries. Specializing in both temporary and permanent placements,  as a modern and innovative organization, we leverage our valuable experience and adhere to a strict set of core values throughout our recruitment processes. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, and professionalism ensures that we consistently exceed expectations and build long-lasting relationships with both clients and all staff.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Optima Plus Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and strive to eliminate barriers to employment. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.