Job Introduction
We have a great opportunity for Travel Safe Officers to join our new Travel Safe team! This is a Fixed Term Contract/Secondment until 31st March 2028. The hours are 18.5 hours per week worked as 2 x 10 hour shifts per week including a 45 minute unpaid break, Friday to Sunday on a 3 week re‑occurring rota as follows:
* Week 1 – Fri & Sat 14:00 – 00:00
* Week 3 – Fri & Sat 14:00 – 00:00
Location: Across Portsmouth, Gosport Town Hall and in the community. In your application, please clearly state your preference for location:
* Portsmouth
* Gosport
* Either
Your new role
The Travel Safe Team is made up of one Supervisor and 6 officers. The service runs from 14:00 – 00:00 Friday and 07:00 – 00:00 Saturday and Sundays. The team will work varying 10 hour shifts with 45 minute unpaid breaks. The team is a proactive, community‑focused service designed to improve safety, confidence and public experience across local transport networks. Operating on key bus routes, transport hubs and areas affected by antisocial behaviour (ASB), the service provides a visible and reassuring presence for passengers, transport staff and the wider community. Officers use a balanced approach of engagement, education and enforcement, supporting those who travel while addressing behaviours that undermine safety or cause nuisance. By working in a uniformed, accredited capacity, the service helps create cleaner, safer and more welcoming journeys for everyone.
The Travel Safe Officer role exists to provide a visible and proactive presence across the Bus Link in Gosport, during evenings and weekends. The officer’s core purpose is to deter and address antisocial behaviour (ASB), reassure passengers, and contribute to creating a safe, comfortable travel environment. This includes interacting with members of the public, supporting transport staff, and responding to reports of disorder or concerns raised by passengers.
Who is the person?
* A visibly present, proactive safety ambassador who supports safe travel on the bus link during evenings and weekends
* Someone confident engaging with the public, including passengers and transport staff, to promote respectful behaviour and reassurance
* An individual trained or willing to train in CSAS powers, enabling them to carry out authorised enforcement actions
* A person capable of managing antisocial behaviour and addressing both personal and environmental ASB issues
* A strong communicator who can defuse conflict and respond effectively to dynamic or challenging situations
* Someone who works collaboratively with local councils, police and transport providers as part of a multi‑agency safety network
* A detail‑focused individual who accurately records incidents, gathers evidence and contributes to intelligence sharing
* A supportive presence for vulnerable passengers, able to provide reassurance and practical help when needed
* A person familiar with ASB legislation and enforcement protocols, or willing to develop that knowledge
* Reliable, uniformed officer comfortable working evenings, weekends and in mobile outdoor settings across Gosport
To gain CSAS accreditation, you will need to undergo and successfully pass police vetting. Candidates must have resided in the UK for at least three years prior to applying. You may be required to sign a training agreement before undertaking the training, which outlines repayment terms if you leave the role within 24 months of completing the accreditation.
About Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.
Additional Information
We are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.
This is an ongoing advert with no closing date, and we may close the advert at any time.
You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the ‘Who is the Person’ points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful.
If applying as a secondment you will need permission from your current line manager releasing you for this secondment. Please state you have this on your personal statement on the application.
You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.
Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.
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