Environmental Protection Officer

Sandwell Council; Little Fields; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Little Fields is seeking candidates for its Environmental Protection Team. This position involves conducting patrols, enforcing environmental laws, and collaborating with various agencies to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour. The role requires successful completion of Accredited Officer Training. Candidates should be prepared to work a rota of 4 shifts on and 4 shifts off, covering various times throughout the week.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Accredited Officer Training and maintenance of the accreditation standard within 12 months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Implement civil and criminal legislation and issue fixed penalty notices.
• Conduct high-visibility patrols to deter crime and anti-social behaviour.
• Work flexibly as part of a multi-agency team.
• Investigate untaxed and abandoned vehicles and take action.
• Liaise with partner agencies for effective service delivery.
• Gather and present evidence for community action.
• Investigate reports of anti-social behaviour.

Education

Accredited Officer Training

Job description

Overview

Sandwell’s Environmental Protection Team provides a Borough‑wide service patrolling Sandwell and providing a visible service to detect, prevent and deter crime and anti‑social behaviour, enforcing relevant legislation specific to the Environmental Protection Team.

Responsibilities

• Implement a range of civil and criminal legislation, including issuing fixed penalty notices for offences covered under the Public Space Protection Order, the Environmental Protection Act, the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act, and the Anti‑Social Behaviour Crime and Police Act.
• Conduct high‑visibility patrols to detect, prevent and deter crime, anti‑social behaviour and to offer reassurance to the residents, businesses and visitors of Sandwell.
• Work as a member of a well‑established team, being flexible in approach, dealing with numerous problems and incidents across the borough within a multi‑agency environment, often acting as the lead service.
• Investigate untaxed and abandoned vehicles, using devolved powers to seize vehicles and remove them from the streets of Sandwell.
• Liaise with partner agencies and other service areas – including the Police, Fire Service, contractors, Anti‑Social Behaviour Team, Social Services, Rough Sleeper Team and Housing – to offer the best service possible.
• Gather, collate and present evidence to help a range of different services and organisations take appropriate action on specific issues, such as criminal behaviour orders, community protection warnings, community protection notices and injunctions.
• Investigate reports of anti‑social behaviour, record the findings and initiate the appropriate action within the Environmental Protection Team operating standards.
• Investigate community issues and identify the appropriate service provider best placed to provide a solution.

The service operates 7 days a week and successful candidates will be required to work on a rota basis of 4 shifts on / 4 shifts off. Shifts are split between early shifts (08:00 – 18:00) and late shifts (12:00 – 22:00).

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Accredited Officer Training and maintenance of the accreditation standard within 12 months of appointment.

Hours & Location

37 hours per week (pro‑rata). The service covers all locations across the borough and operates from a central building in Oldbury.