Parks and Events Police Sergeant

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A London local council seeks a Parks and Events Police Sergeant to oversee park safety and policing duties. The role involves patrolling, supervising constables, and enforcing regulations in parks. Candidates should have policing experience, knowledge of Criminal Law, and a full UK driving licence. Additionally, strong communication skills and the ability to manage crowds at events are required. This position offers a full-time contract with a salary range of £40,737 to £47,925 and various benefits including 40 days annual leave.

Benefits

40 days annual leave

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a policing role with knowledge of Criminal Law.
• Experience in supervising constables in dispersed locations.
• Ability to prepare witness statements and cases for court.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the borough's parks and open spaces.
• Enforce byelaws and regulations in parks.
• Supervise the Parks and Events Police Constables.

Skills

Policing experience

Team supervision

Traffic and crowd control

CCTV operation

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Microsoft IT packages

Job description

Parks and Events Police Sergeant

£40,737 to £47,925

Full Time, Fixed Term 6 months

Parks Police Office, Battersea Park, London, SW11 4NJ

Other essential information: Required to work alternating shift patterns, including weekends, Bank Holidays and unsociable hours.

Objective of role

The Parks and Events Police Service are responsible for the routine patrolling of the parks, commons, and open spaces within Wandsworth; the enforcement of byelaws, dog control public spaces protection orders and other park regulations; and the policing of events. Parks and Events Police officers are attested as constables by a magistrate and have powers within the parks, commons, and open spaces. They also have a specific duty to ensure that these spaces remain safe and welcoming places for everyone to visit. The Parks and Events Police Service provide a service 365 days a year and officers are on duty during peak hours.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity opened up within the Parks and Events Police Service as a Parks and Events Police Sergeant. Your routine duties will include patrolling the borough’s parks and open spaces, enforcing byelaws and other park regulations, policing events, crowd management and event traffic control. You also will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the Parks and Events Police Constables and their duties. Training will be given to the right candidate who has demonstrated an aptitude towards law enforcement or experience in other areas of law enforcement. They must also be a good communicator, with a level of grammar to prepare witness statements and prepare cases for court or other agencies, be customer focused and have an ability for solution focused problem solving.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

You will have recent experience of working in a policing role, with a working knowledge of Criminal Law and the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. You must also hold a full UK driving licence (manual).

• Recent experience of working within one of the following services: Home Office Police Service, Parks Police Service, British Transport Police or other Police Service where enforcing the law, rules and regulations have been necessary.
• Experience of supervising a team of constables working in dispersed locations.
• Experience of devising, planning, and executing large scale enforcement operations.
• Experience of dealing either with traffic control and / or the control of crowds at events.
• Experience of attending court and presenting evidence.
• Experience of assisting members of the public both face to face and on the telephone.
• Experience of monitoring and operating CCTV.
• Experience of using Microsoft IT packages and databases.

Closing Date: 26th January 2026

Shortlisting Date: 2nd February 2026

Interview Date: W/C 9th February 2025

Test/Presentation: Written Exercise and Presentation.

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.