Community Safety Officer
About us
The Community Safety Team works in partnership to prevent and reduce crime and disorder and improve public perception, well-being and community safety for those who live, work and visit the Vale of Glamorgan.
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: Grade 6 SCP 14-19, £29,540 - £32,061
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours/ 5 days a week with some weekend and bank holiday working
Main Place of Work: The Alps Depot
Temporary Reason: External funding.
THIS ROLE IS AVAILABLE AS AN INTERNAL SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY SUBJECT TO MANAGER’S APPROVAL.
Description: We require a dynamic, engaging, and self-motivated individual to join the Community Safety Team. The role will work in partnership with a range of stakeholders to provide a visible presence across the Vale, problem solving and assisting in dealing with community safety issues. Based with the Community Safety Team, the successful candidate will assist with identifying issues, providing a reactive response, problem solving, positive community engagement and signposting in order to achieve positive outcomes for the community.
About you
We are looking for an engaging and effective communicator, with an ability to work with a range of individuals, communities and businesses. The successful candidate will need to be innovative, self-motivated and confident in dealing with a range of community safety related issues. We are looking for a team player with a positive attitude, someone happy to respond to the busy requirements of a diverse team and take on a flexible approach to their work.
Key requirements are excellent customer service skills, communication skills, an ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships and to maintain client’s confidentiality.