Community Safety Officer: Patrols & Enforcement

Sunderland City Council; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

Annual leave 26 days

Training & progression

Job summary

Sunderland City Council's Community Safety Team is recruiting two full-time Community Safety Officers, with one permanent and one fixed-term until 30 September 2027. This frontline role combines proactive engagement with enforcement to tackle anti-social behaviour and environmental crime across Sunderland's communities.

You will conduct high-visibility patrols, investigate complaints, and work with partners including Northumbria Police and local organisations to resolve issues and improve

Qualifications

• Experience in enforcement, compliance, or public protection (or related field).
• Knowledge of anti-social behaviour legislation and related acts is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct targeted, high-visibility patrols to deter and respond to community safety issues.
• Investigate complaints related to anti-social behaviour, environmental crime, and public protection; gather and secure evidence.
• Use enforcement tools including Fixed Penalty Notices and Community Protection Notices.
• Work with Northumbria Police, residents, elected members and local businesses to address complex concerns.
• Deliver education and prevention initiatives to reduce anti-social behaviour and promote responsible behaviours.
• Support community resilience and long-term problem-solving through public engagement.

Skills

Enforcement

Public protection

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Driving licence

Education

Level 4 qualification

Job description

Sunderland City Council's Community Safety Team is recruiting two full-time Community Safety Officers, with one permanent and one fixed-term until 30 September 2027. This frontline role combines proactive engagement with enforcement to tackle anti-social behaviour and environmental crime across Sunderland's communities.

You will conduct high-visibility patrols, investigate complaints, and work with partners including Northumbria Police and local organisations to resolve issues and improve