Community Safety Enforcement Officer

London Borough of Newham; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The London Borough of Newham is seeking a Community Safety Enforcement Officer to carry out enforcement activities across the Borough. You will patrol on foot and by vehicle, investigate breaches of criminal legislation, and participate in multi-agency operations to deter crime and antisocial behaviour.

You will work flexible shifts including weekdays, weekends and evenings up to midnight, with other officers to maintain a visible presence and engage with residents and visitors.

Qualifications

• Experience in enforcement or regulatory work is preferable but not essential.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to patrol on foot and by vehicle and to handle potentially confrontational situations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake enforcement activity to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour across the Borough.
• Conduct investigations and take enforcement action for breaches of relevant criminal legislation.
• Perform high visibility reassurance patrols and participate in multi-agency operations and Days of Action.
• Work flexible shifts including weekdays, weekends and evenings up to midnight to maintain a high presence on streets.

Job description

Community Safety Enforcement Officer

£44,184 - £47,262 Career Graded + 7% Flexible Working Allowance

Job Description

As a Community Safety Enforcement Officer, you will undertake enforcement activity in order to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour across the Borough. The work is challenging and rewarding, responding to the requests and expectations for a cleaner and safer Borough for our residents, businesses and visitors. Uniformed, proactive and tasked crime prevention patrols are undertaken on foot and motor vehicle. You will be required to conduct investigations and take enforcement action for breaches of relevant criminal legislation. You will undertake problem solving investigations, conduct high visibility reassurance patrols and also be part of multi-agency operations and Days of Action.

The role involves working directly with the Police, partner organisations and other Council Officers, including those from Youth Services, Planning Enforcement, Highways, Parking Enforcement, Cleansing and Housing. You will work flexible shifts covering weekdays, weekends, and evenings up to midnight, to ensure a high profile presence on Newham streets, deterring and tackling crime and anti-social behaviour, with our overarching aim of problem solving, behavioural change, community engagement and enforcement.

About You

Excellent communication skills are an essential part of this role together with an enthusiasm and desire to improve the Borough's environment for its residents and businesses. You must have the ability to patrol alone as well as working as a member of a team. You may face potentially confrontational situations but with your training and personal skills you will be able to resolve these successfully in a confident and understanding manner, while maintaining a high standard of ethics and professional conduct.

Experience of enforcement or regulatory work is preferable, however it is not essential. You will undergo a comprehensive training programme and you will be mentored through your probation period. You must have the ability to prioritise and be able to work under pressure. You will be working outdoors in all weathers and for long periods, on foot and in a vehicle. As part of this role you will also be required to possess a full (manual) current driving licence and to pass the Council's driving test. You must also have the ability to use a range of technology including smartphone, radio and body worn camera. Training will be provided for this equipment including the use of our in house computer systems and programs.

A Disclosure and Barring Service clearance is required prior to appointment.

Applicants must hold a UK full manual car driving licence.

Eligibility

A Disclosure and Barring Service clearance is required prior to appointment. Applicants must hold a UK full manual car driving licence.

Closing date

22nd November 2026

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that's all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About Us

The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.