Community Safety Officer

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a Community Safety Officer to assess risks related to crime and antisocial behaviour. Responsibilities include coordinating partnerships and resolving community safety concerns. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in community safety and excellent communication skills. This position offers an office-based role with potential hybrid working options, 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in community safety or similar roles.
• Strong knowledge of crime prevention and legislation.
• Ability to make risk-based decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assess risks related to crime and antisocial behaviour.
• Coordinate partnership resources effectively.
• Lead communication with key stakeholders.

Skills

Community safety experience

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Report writing

Job description

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2 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• The Community Safety Officer is responsible for assessing risk and delivering specialist interventions in response to concerns related to crime and antisocial behaviour.

• This role involves coordinating partnership resources, making operational decisions, and leading communication with key stakeholders to ensure safe and cohesive communities.

• The officer will act as a key point of contact for community members seeking advice, support, and action on safety-related matters.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Conduct assessments of risk relating to crime and antisocial behaviour and deliver appropriate responses.

• Respond to community requests for assistance, information, and advice, using professional judgement to allocate resources effectively.

• Lead on resolving community safety concerns through coordinated interventions.

• Engage and maintain effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including councillors, council departments, police, safeguarding boards, the criminal justice system, and community groups.

• Work in collaboration with internal teams and external partners to implement and monitor community safety strategies.

• Contribute to ongoing casework management and ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting.

Skills/Experience:

• Proven experience in community safety, antisocial behaviour management, or a similar public-facing role.

• Strong knowledge of crime prevention, safeguarding, and antisocial behaviour legislation and procedures.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with councillors, law enforcement, legal agencies, and community groups.

• • Ability to make risk-based decisions independently and work under pressure in complex and sensitive situations.

• Experience in coordinating multi-agency responses and managing cross-organisational partnerships.

• Strong report writing, case management, and administrative skills.

Additional Information:

• The closing date: 22/08/2025 @17:00.

• Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday (09:00–17:00).

• Location: Office-based with potential for hybrid working.

Job Description
2 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary:
• The Community Safety Officer is responsible for assessing risk and delivering specialist interventions in response to concerns related to crime and antisocial behaviour.
• This role involves coordinating partnership resources, making operational decisions, and leading communication with key stakeholders to ensure safe and cohesive communities.
• The officer will act as a key point of contact for community members seeking advice, support, and action on safety-related matters.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Conduct assessments of risk relating to crime and antisocial behaviour and deliver appropriate responses.
• Respond to community requests for assistance, information, and advice, using professional judgement to allocate resources effectively.
• Lead on resolving community safety concerns through coordinated interventions.
• Engage and maintain effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including councillors, council departments, police, safeguarding boards, the criminal justice system, and community groups.
• Work in collaboration with internal teams and external partners to implement and monitor community safety strategies.
• Contribute to ongoing casework management and ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting.
Skills/Experience: • Proven experience in community safety, antisocial behaviour management, or a similar public-facing role.
• Strong knowledge of crime prevention, safeguarding, and antisocial behaviour legislation and procedures.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with councillors, law enforcement, legal agencies, and community groups.
• • Ability to make risk-based decisions independently and work under pressure in complex and sensitive situations.
• Experience in coordinating multi-agency responses and managing cross-organisational partnerships.
• Strong report writing, case management, and administrative skills.
Additional Information: • The closing date: 22/08/2025 @17:00.
• Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday (09:00–17:00).
• Location: Office-based with potential for hybrid working.


Requirements
• Proven experience in community safety, antisocial behaviour management, or a similar public-facing role. • Strong knowledge of crime prevention, safeguarding, and antisocial behaviour legislation and procedures. • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with councillors, law enforcement, legal agencies, and community groups. • • Ability to make risk-based decisions independently and work under pressure in complex and sensitive situations. • Experience in coordinating multi-agency responses and managing cross-organisational partnerships. • Strong report writing, case management, and administrative skills.