Community Safety Patrol Officers

Job Introduction

Fixed term contracts to 31 March 2025

This role improves the quality of life for the people of Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole by providing a service that tackles issues of anti-social behaviour which have an adverse impact on our communities, ensuring a balanced approach to enforcement and support is taken.  

As an officer accredited under the Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS) you will be empowered to carry out patrols in specific areas to deter anti-social behaviour through the use of limited powers, maintaining a highly visual and proactive service in the local area. A balanced approach is used to ensure enforcement action is taken when necessary and those who are vulnerable are signposted to support services.

You will also be engaged in our Department for Transport Pilot Scheme as a Transport Safety Officer, to carry out patrols from More Bus Transport stations, vulnerable routes and hot spot locations, to deter anti-social behaviour across the BCP Council area through Education, Engagement and Enforcement.

For an informal discussion please contact Lee Tharme on mob: 07900 660757. Available from 0900 – 1600 hours, Monday to Friday for a call or by email: lee.tharme@bcpcouncil.gov.uk  

About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people.  Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline.  We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services.  By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

Our Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package for further details see here

As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. Expected to be in place 2024.

DBS

BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.