Community Protection Officer - Front-Line Safety & Engagement

Newark and Sherwood District Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Generous annual leave entitlement

Family-friendly benefits

One day’s paid volunteering leave per年

Lifestyle benefits platform

Funded health cash plan

Free car parking to 31 March 2028

£10 gym membership monthly

Job summary

Newark and Sherwood District Council is recruiting a Community Protection Officer to join a small, front-line uniformed team dedicated to improving public safety across the district.

The role involves daily patrols, intelligence gathering, and enforcement actions, including PSPOs, with duties extending to stray dog functions and community engagement. The posts demand reliability, political neutrality, and a willingness to work rosters including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily patrols to reduce crime and gather intelligence.
• Enforce Public Space Protection Orders and investigate low-level ASB and nuisance complaints.
• Attend organised events and engage with the community.
• Handle stray dog functions as part of the role.

Job description

Newark and Sherwood District Council is recruiting a Community Protection Officer to join a small, front-line uniformed team dedicated to improving public safety across the district.

The role involves daily patrols, intelligence gathering, and enforcement actions, including PSPOs, with duties extending to stray dog functions and community engagement. The posts demand reliability, political neutrality, and a willingness to work rosters including evenings and weekends.