Civil Enforcement Officer

Bedford Borough Council; Bedford; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Bedford is looking for a Civil Enforcement Officer to enforce parking regulations and maintain good community relations. The ideal candidate will have experience in law enforcement or similar fields, be fluent in English, and be comfortable handling various public interactions. This role requires working five days a week, including weekends and some holidays, in a full-time position. Uniform and equipment will be provided for the job.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in English and able to handle customer interactions.
• Experience in law enforcement or security is preferred.
• Ability to manage conflicts and ensure community relations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective enforcement of parking regulations in the Borough.
• Serve as the public face of the Council, promoting good community relations.
• Conduct school enforcement patrols in designated areas during specific times.

Skills

Swimming

Proofreading

Computer Skills

Military Experience

Law Enforcement

Conflict Management

Driving

Security

Teaching

Transcription

Writing Skills

Job description

Job Information

Reference: 004781

Closing Date: 12 October 2025

Service Area: Directorate

Environment: Service Area

Parking Services

Position Details

Title: Civil Enforcement Officer

Grade: BBU06

Salary Range (pro rata for part time roles): BBU- 28142

Contract Type: Full time permanent

Contract Hours: 37

Job Advert

As a Civil Enforcement Officer you will ensure effective enforcement of parking regulations within on street areas of the Borough including car parks.

Within this role you will be the public face of the Council.

Promoting good relations with the community and representing the organisation professionally at all times.

School enforcement is a key part of the service and patrols are carried out morning and afternoon on a daily basis around the Borough.

Shift Patterns & Additional Information

• Rotas consist of two shift times. 06 : 45 until 15 : 09 and 10 : 45 until 19 : 09.
• One week will be the early shift and the following week will be the later shift.
• You will work 5 days out of 7 including most weekends and Bank Holidays.
• One hour lunch break every day.
• A full uniform is supplied including footwear and PPE.

How to Apply

When you are ready to apply click on Apply for Vacancy; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.

Guaranteed Interview Schemes

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.

Visa Sponsorship

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Additional Vacancy Information

Allowance (pro rata for part time roles): N / A

Work Pattern: 5 days out of 7

Is this an enhanced DBS role: No

Is this a politically restricted role: No

Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker: Yes

Location: Bedfordshire, Borough Hall Bedford

Is this a designated car user position: No

Key Skills

• Swimming
• Proofreading
• Computer Skills
• Military Experience
• Law Enforcement
• Tribal Law
• Conflict Management
• Driving
• Security
• Teaching
• Transcription
• Writing Skills