Community Safety Enforcement Officer
£42,771 - £45,750 Career Graded + 7% Flexible Working Allowance
About the Role
As a Community Safety Enforcement Officer, you will undertake enforcement activity to tackle crime and anti‑social behaviour across the Borough. The work is challenging and rewarding, responding to expectations for a cleaner and safer community for residents, businesses and visitors. Uniformed, proactive and tasked crime‑prevention patrols are undertaken on foot and by vehicle. You will conduct investigations and take enforcement action for breaches of relevant criminal legislation, carry out problem‑solving investigations, conduct high‑visibility reassurance patrols, and participate in multi‑agency operations and Days of Action.
The role involves working directly with the Police, partner organisations and other Council Officers, including Youth Services, Planning Enforcement, Highways, Parking Enforcement, Cleansing and Housing. You will work flexible shifts covering weekdays, weekends and evenings up to midnight, ensuring a high‑profile presence on Newham streets, deterring and tackling crime and anti‑social behaviour, with our overarching aim of problem solving, behavioural change, community engagement and enforcement.
About You
Excellent communication skills are essential, coupled with enthusiasm and a desire to improve the Borough’s environment for residents and businesses. You must be able to patrol alone as well as work as part of a team. You may face potentially confrontational situations but will be able to resolve these successfully in a confident and understanding manner, while maintaining a high standard of ethics and professional conduct. Experience of enforcement or regulatory work is preferable but not essential. You will undergo a comprehensive training programme and be mentored during your probation period, prioritise tasks under pressure and work outdoors in all weathers for long periods, on foot and in a vehicle.
As part of this role you will also be required to possess a full (manual) current driving licence and pass the Council’s driving test. You must be able to use a range of technology including smartphone, radio and body‑worn camera. Training will be provided for this equipment and for the use of our internal computer systems and programmes. A Disclosure and Barring Service clearance is required prior to appointment.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Hold a UK full manual car driving licence.
* Pass the Council driving test.
* Pass a Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.
Application Details
* CVs will not be accepted in place of a supporting statement.
* Applications must be anonymised; all personal identifying information should be removed.
Closing date: 17th May 2026
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti‑racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you are appointed to a role that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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