Community Safety Officer

WFS Patron; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 28 days

Flexible Working

Onsite Gym

Parking Facilities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service in Berkshire is seeking a proactive Community Safety Officer to engage with diverse community groups, deliver tailored safety advice, and support vulnerable residents. You will conduct Safe and Well visits, collaborate with partners and contribute to local prevention initiatives.

The role requires building relationships with the public and internal teams, presenting to groups, and managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Hold and maintain a current UK driving licence.
• Ability to deliver presentations to small or medium sized groups.
• Able to work unsupervised and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
• Commitment to public safety and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Assess fire and community safety risks and identify interventions.
• Provide, install, test and provide advice on fire safety equipment.
• Deliver tailored advice relating to fire safety, water safety, road safety and wider vulnerabilities.
• Work closely with internal teams and partner organisations to support vulnerable individuals.
• Maintain accurate records in line with safeguarding and data protection requirements.
• Analyse local information and intelligence to identify at-risk people and communities.
• Help develop and maintain positive relationships with partner agencies and community groups.

Skills

UK driving licence

Public safety

Presentation skills

Independent working

Data protection awareness

Job description

Benefits:

Salary: £34,811 – £39,481 per annum, Grade 4
Hours: Full Time – 37 hours per week
Location – Theale Fire Station or Maidenhead Fire Station
Excellent annual leave allowance of 28 days, flexible working, onsite gym, parking facilities and a Local Government Pension Scheme are available

Other information about our benefits can be found here.

This vacancy falls under eligibility criteria for the ‘Employee Referral Scheme’

At Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS), our vision is to make Berkshire safer. We are committed to protecting and supporting our communities through prevention, protection and response activities. We are looking for a motivated and community-focused individual to join our Prevention Team as a Community Safety Officer.

The role involves engaging with a wide range of individuals, families and partner organisations to identify and address fire and wider community safety risks. You will undertake Safe and Well Visits, deliver tailored safety advice, support vulnerable residents and contribute to community safety initiatives across Berkshire.
This rewarding position offers the opportunity to make a tangible difference to people’s lives by helping them remain safe and independent within their communities.

About you:

We are seeking a motivated and engaging individual who is passionate about public safety and supporting local communities. You will enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds, have a customer-focused approach and be committed to delivering excellent outcomes.
Specifically, we are seeking individuals who can build positive relationships with members of the public, internal colleagues and external partner organisations. You will be able to work independently, manage competing priorities and communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences.
If you are passionate about making a difference in your community and helping people stay safe, we would love to hear from you.

The key focus of this role (Key Responsibilities and Deliverables) is:

• Assess fire and community safety risks and identify appropriate interventions.
• Provide, install, test and provide advice on fire safety equipment.
• Deliver tailored advice relating to fire safety, water safety, road safety and wider vulnerabilities.
• Work closely with internal teams and partner organisations to support vulnerable individuals.
• Analyse local information and intelligence to identify at-risk people and communities.
• Help develop and maintain positive relationships with partner agencies and community groups.
• Maintain accurate records in line with safeguarding and data protection requirements.

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• Apply and work within relevant legislation and guidance, including health and safety, safeguarding, data protection, sustainability, and equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Hold and maintain a current UK driving licence.
• Maintain accurate, secure and compliant record keeping and information sharing, in line with organisational and data protection requirements.
• Ability to deliver presentations to small or medium sized groups.
• Able to work unsupervised and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.

Application and selection process

The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification and our Behaviour Competency Framework as attached.

The Behavioural Competency Framework allows us to easily identify the behaviours that drive successful performance and enables us to deliver an effective service. The behaviours detailed within the job profile will be assessed throughout the selection process.

Appointment is conditional upon undertaking a Enhanced with Barred List(s) Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Rechecks will be required in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy.

For further details about the role please contact Liz Warren, Prevention Manager at [e-mail] to arrange an informal discussion.

Please note we do not accept applications via Agencies or CV’s without an accompanying application form.

Closing date for applications is 11:59 hours 9 November 2026

It is anticipated that the assessment/interview process will run week commencing 30 November 2026. Candidates should ensure they are available during this period.

The recruitment process will include:

• A competency and behavioural-based interview.
• A 15-minute PowerPoint presentation.

Candidates invited to interview will receive full details of the presentation brief in advance.

Anticipated start date: December 2026

Please note that is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying / accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge.

Please view our Applicant Privacy Statement on application.

Our Commitments:

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service values your individuality, your diversity and your dignity. All are welcome here. Inclusion, diversity and equality are principles which guide our decisions and will be visible throughout the Service, and we will continually work to improve in these areas.

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture of dignity and trust where everyone feels safe and comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

Simply: The communities we serve are varied and diverse, we should be too.

Applications are welcome for job-share or part time arrangements please enquire on application.

All applications are considered on merit alone. We are a Disability Confident Leader – if you meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview if you choose to opt into the Offer of an Interview Scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme).

To find out more: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment.

Please view our Safer Recruitment Statement on application.