Environmental Crime Enforcement Officer

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Environmental Crime in the Community is something that we must all work together on to reduce. The role of an Environmental Enforcement Officer will see you undertaking a range of different activities within the local community to address this problem.

District Enforcement work in partnership with Local Authorities and we are embarking on a new contract with Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council. We are now looking for outstanding individuals to work with our team of Enforcement officers.

Officers are given designated powers and will carry out foot patrol across the Borough. In the case of witnessing an offence such as littering or dog fouling, you will be required to issue a Fixed Penalty Notice to the offender, whilst offering advice and providing information which will hopefully result in long-term behavioural changes amongst individuals.

Nuneaton and Bedworth are a local government district with borough status, In Northern Warwickshire, England, consisting of towns of Nuneaton & Bedworth, the large village of Bulkington and the green belt land in-between. It has a population of around 129,000.

Ideally, we are looking for a person who is highly self-motivated and holds the right skill sets and behaviours, to work independently, whilst supporting their colleagues and working as part of a team to deliver an outstanding service within the community.

About you

• Do you care about the community where you live?
• Do you consistently act with conscience and integrity?
• Are you willing to build and work with a team to achieve excellence whilst acting as ambassadors to Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council?
• Are you passionate about the Environment and want to make a real difference?

• Are you able to engage with people, and do you hold great communication skills?
• Do you enjoy working as part of a team?
• Do you have basic IT skills and are able to use technology/smart phones?
• Are you looking for a career change?
• Do you think you have what it takes to stand up to those who flagrantly break the law?
• Do you hold a full UK Driving Licence?

If so, we provide great training, working alongside experienced officers, which will compliment your existing skills to make you an excellent enforcement officer.

We are also looking for full-time positions, to fit with the core needs of the business. Full-time positions will cover 40 hours per week, with a rolling rota in place to assist on weekend working. Further details will be provided at interview.

This is a very interesting and challenging role, and tackling Environmental Crime does make a difference. As representatives of both the Company and the Local Authority, you will need to be highly self-motivated and should have a GCSE in Mathematics and English (or equivalent NVQ – key skills). You must be able to carry out foot patrol for the major part of your daily shift and be able to patrol in all weather conditions.

Law enforcement or similar experience useful but not essential as full training will be provided.

If you would prefer to have an informal discussion about this position, prior to application, please do not hesitate to contact us in the first instance, via Indeed and someone will contact you.

Please note that all candidates will have to go through a DBS check prior to employment and provide satisfactory references. These checks will be paid for by the Company.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £20,800.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
to maintain social distancing whilst dealing with members of the public to respect their position, handwashing and use of hand-sanitiser , Masks optional

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 24/09/2021
Reference ID: EO-MED03