Community Safety Technician

Newcastle City Council; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in North East England is seeking enthusiastic Community Safety Technicians for a 12-month fixed-term role. You will engage with businesses, partners, and residents to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour. Good understanding of neighborhood issues and communication skills are essential. Occasional work outside standard hours is required. Apply online via the Northeast Jobs platform.

Qualifications

• Experience working in neighborhoods, engaging with communities and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of enforcement strategies and techniques to tackle anti-social behaviour.
• Competence in using IT systems.
• Willingness to work outside standard hours.

Responsibilities

• Support the reduction of crime and anti-social behaviour.
• Engage with businesses, partners, residents, and visitors in the City Centre.
• Facilitate local projects and community partnerships.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of anti-social behaviour legislation

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Fixed Term for 12 months

We are seeking enthusiastic, self-motivated Community Safety Technicians to work within the Community Safety Team.

This new role will support problem solving, enforcement, support, and engagement in a multi-agency hub working closely with Northumbria Police, housing specialists, support agencies, and other key partners.

The role involves a lot of walking/patrolling to engage with businesses, partners, residents, and visitors to the City Centre.

You will support the reduction of crime and anti-social behaviour by reporting incidents and engaging with communities, stakeholders, and partners to address problem areas. You will also facilitate and participate in local projects and community partnerships to support the priorities of Safe Newcastle.

You should have a good understanding of issues affecting neighborhoods, as well as knowledge of anti-social behaviour legislation, enforcement strategies, and techniques to tackle issues.

Communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this role.

The candidate must have experience and good knowledge of working in neighborhoods. Competence in using IT systems is also required.

It is essential that you are willing to occasionally work outside standard hours.

Please note, all fixed-term posts are available for secondment. For a secondment, you must obtain your manager's approval prior to applying.

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now', and complete the online application form. Please ensure you read the supporting documents before completing the form.

Any communication regarding your application will be sent to the email address associated with your Northeast Jobs account, so please check your inbox regularly.