Community Safety Patrol Officer

Basingstoke; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council is seeking a Community Safety Patrol Officer (CSPO) to patrol and engage with residents across the borough, helping reduce antisocial behaviour and environmental crime. The role involves walking and cycling patrols in all weathers and working closely with police and partners.

The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills, be confident engaging with diverse communities, and demonstrate resilience under challenging circumstances.

Qualifications

• DBS check and Level 2 Non-Police Personnel Vetting required
• Must have been resident in the UK for at least the last 3 years
• CSAS standards must be met

Responsibilities

• Carrying out high-visibility patrols across the borough to reassure the public
• Engaging with residents, businesses, and local organisations to build community confidence
• Challenging and addressing unacceptable behaviour in a firm but fair manner
• Supporting and working alongside the police and other partners to tackle local issues
• Acting as an ambassador for the council and police

Skills

Patrol experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Public engagement

Job description

Are you a great problem solver who thrives working outdoors and wants to help residents feel safer? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Community Safety Patrol Officer (CSPO).

This is your chance to play a key role in making Basingstoke and Deane a safer, cleaner, and more welcoming place to live and work.

What you will do:

As a CSPO, you’ll help reduce antisocial behaviour and environmental crime by:

• Carrying out high-visibility patrols across the borough to reassure the public
• Engaging with residents, businesses, and local organisations to build community confidence
• Challenging and addressing unacceptable behaviour in a firm but fair manner
• Supporting and working alongside the police and other partners to tackle local issues
• Acting as an ambassador for the council and police

We’re seeking someone who:

• Is confident, approachable, and comfortable engaging with people from all walks of life
• Can think on their feet and use initiative to solve problems in dynamic situations
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is resilient and able to remain calm and professional in challenging circumstances

Please note this post requires shift work, including regular unsocial hours and the ability to conduct patrols on foot and by bicycle in all weathers.

A clear DBS check and Level 2 Non-Police Personnel Vetting must be achieved before the successful candidate begins employment. This means that you must have been resident in the UK for at least the last 3 years. For information on vetting standards visit: Vetting authorised professional practice

The candidate will be required to meet Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS) standards.

About Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council

Covering an area of over 245 square miles in northern Hampshire and within a short distance to London Waterloo and the south coast, Basingstoke and Deane offers a real blend of rural and urban living. With a population of 185,200 people, Basingstoke is a fast paced, vibrant, and modern town with many successful businesses, surrounded by pretty villages and set in the stunning Hampshire countryside.

We are extremely lucky to be in a position that few other councils are in, as we continue to deliver our key front-line services and are going a step further by investing a significant amount of money each year to improve these services for our residents. Residents tell us that Basingstoke and Deane is a great place to live, work and visit. If you want to be part of it and are committed to ensuring safety of our communities, then we would love to hear from you!

For more information on the job specifics please see the ‘Person Specification’ and ‘Job Description’ provided. If you would prefer an informal discussion on this role, please contact Ashley White on 01256 845412 or email [e-mail]