Street Scene Protection Officer

Braintree District Council; Braintree; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Free parking

LGPS

Wellbeing programme

Learning and development

Employee recognition

Job summary

Braintree District Council is seeking a Street Scene Protection Officer to join its enforcement team in Braintree. You will be the visible face of enforcement, carrying out proactive and reactive actions to keep streets clean and green for residents and visitors.

The role requires PACE, CPIA and RIPA knowledge, a valid driving license, and the ability to present evidence in court. It is a full-time, temporary maternity-cover post with competitive pay and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in enforcement actions and procedures with PACE, CPIA and RIPA.
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills.
• Hold a current driving licence and experience giving evidence in court.

Responsibilities

• Carry out proactive and reactive investigations into anti-social behaviour and environmental crime.
• Issue fixed penalty notices, collect evidence, take statements and write reports.
• Support victims and undertake PACE interviews as part of enforcement proceedings.
• Give evidence in court and handle matters from informal warning through to prosecution.
• Manage enforcement action including stray dog handling as required.

Skills

PACE knowledge

CPIA knowledge

RIPA procedures

Court evidence experience

Customer service

Job description

Are you ready to enhance your local community through enforcement and environmental protection? Braintree District Council has an exciting Street Scene Protection Officer opportunity!

Location: Braintree, Essex, CM7 9HB

Salary: £32,319 - £36,900 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Temporary – 12-month contract (Maternity Cover)

Closing Date: Midnight on 26/10/2026

About Us:

Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach, which is led by our employees, and are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Our people see the difference they make and how the work they do actively contributes to and encourages positive change in the local community.

Street Scene Protection Officer - The Role:

As a Street Scene Protection Officer, you will be the visible face of enforcement in Braintree District, enhancing our streets through proactive and reactive enforcement action. You will carry out the Council's enforcement responsibilities in respect of anti-social behaviour and environmental legislation, helping to keep the district clean and green. You will work as part of our successful Enforcement team, dealing with a full range of street scene activities to improve the well-being and quality of life for residents and visitors.

Street Scene Protection Officer - Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out proactive and reactive investigations into anti-social behaviour and environmental crime
• Issue fixed penalty notices, collect evidence, take statements and write comprehensive reports
• Support victims and undertake PACE interviews as part of enforcement proceedings
• Give evidence in court and handle matters from informal warning through to prosecution
• Manage enforcement action including stray dog handling as required

Street Scene Protection Officer - You:

• Experienced in undertaking enforcement action and procedures, with working knowledge of PACE, CPIA and RIPA procedures
• Self-motivated, conscientious and enthusiastic with excellent customer service skills
• Comfortable working outdoors, using your own initiative and working effectively as part of a team
• Hold a current driving licence and have experience giving evidence in court
• Flexible and keen to learn, with a constructive approach to service delivery

Benefits:

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Free parking
• Local government pension scheme
• Learning and development for all employees
• Employee recognition schemes
• Extensive health and wellbeing programme including discounted gym membership