We are seeking an experienced and proactive Environmental Crime Officer to support our clients' Environmental Enforcement team based in the East Midlandsin tackling fly-tipping across the borough on a part-time basis. This role will be focused on the investigation, evidence gathering, and enforcement of fly-tipping and associated environmental offences, contributing to the protection of public spaces and the local environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Investigate reports of fly-tipping and associated environmental crimes within the borough.
2. Gather and preserve evidence in line with legislative requirements, including CCTV footage, witness statements, and physical evidence.
3. Issue Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs), Community Protection Notices (CPNs), and initiate prosecutions where appropriate.
4. Conduct interviews under caution in accordance with PACE (Police and Criminal Evidence Act).
5. Draft legal case files and liaise with legal services for prosecutions.
6. Carry out proactive patrols in known hotspot areas and support any targeted enforcement operations.
7. Liaise with internal teams (e.g. waste, street cleansing, legal) and external partners including police and community groups.
8. Maintain accurate records and input case data into...