Environmental Officer / Street Warden

My Local Bobby Ltd

Are looking for Ambitious and detail orientated persons to join our Organisation in the Role of Environmental Street Warden In The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

1. JOB PURPOSE:

1.1 To deter crime and anti-social behaviour, promote community safety and reduce residents’ fear of crime.

1.2 To ensure the highways and other open areas in RBKC are kept in a clean condition at all times and are free from litter, dumped waste and graffiti, and to ensure residents take responsibility for their rubbish.

1.3 To gather evidence to support action against those committing crime, environmental crime or anti-social behaviour.

1.4 To investigate complaints about any matter that is detrimental to the street scene and feedback to complainants about action taken.

1.5 To respond to emergencies when called upon.

1.6 To ensure that all highways are free from obstructions including unlicensed tables and chairs, builders’ materials, unsafe scaffolding, unlit skips etc. To detect breaches of conditions and take enforcement action against the person/company responsible.

1.7 To issue fixed penalty notices.

1.8 To provide a high visibility, uniformed patrol service.

1.9 To build relationships with residents through established forums, community events, youth clubs as well as informally in the community.

1.10 To prepare accurate reports and present them in court.

1.11 To liaise with the Specialist Cleaning Service to identify properties prone to graffiti and other forms of anti-social vandalism and where appropriate request planned cleaning services.

1.12 To liaise with other services where areas of work overlap.

1.13 To work flexibly including weekends, evenings and bank holidays, as required by the rota.

2. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

2.1 To carry out patrols as directed on foot, by bicycle and in a vehicle, and to carry out daily checks for roadworthiness.

2.2 To detect graffiti, fly-posting and other enviro-crime, identify the person or company responsible for it and take enforcement action when possible.

2.3 To deal with the safe removal of ‘sharps’.

2.4 To take part in joint patrols, including weapon sweeps, and contribute to multi-agency initiatives.

2.5 To provide crime prevention advice and undertake cycle marking.

2.6 To use CCTV to capture evidence that can be used in prosecution.

2.7 To act as a professional witness, produce contemporaneous reports and attend court when required.

2.8 To report defects with Council property, equipment or facilities and ensure appropriate action is taken.

2.9 To monitor areas where anti-social behaviour or illegal activities may be occurring.

2.10 To ensure fleet vehicles are maintained in a roadworthy condition. To ensure licenses and insurance are valid. To complete all related documentation to comply with legislative and operational requirements.

2.11 To provide intelligence reports for inputting to the Police partnership intel system.

2.12 To assist with HEMS landings in parks and open spaces.

2.13 To move people on when a dispersal zone is in place.

2.14 To detect abandoned bicycles or other objects on the highway and ensure they are removed.

2.15 To enforce against breaches of Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs).

2.16 To move on beggars and rough sleepers, working with partners to find support and accommodation for those who are vulnerable.

2.17 To encourage responsible dog ownership and detect offences relating to dogs, taking enforcement action when appropriate.

2.18 To take part in community events.

2.19 To attend relevant training courses.

2.20 To respond to civil and Council emergencies in accordance with emergency procedures.

2.21 To fully comply with the provisions of all relevant Health and Safety legislation and regulations.

2.22 To undertake other reasonable duties as required by your manager.

Skills; Experience and Attitude

• Excellent verbal communication skills and an ability to communicate effectively with all members of the community.
• Ability to observe situations, record information clearly and write brief reports. Ability to interview members of the public and to observe and record evidence, and to appear in court as a professional witness (after training).
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and when dealing with people who may be upset or angry.
• Ability to work in partnership with other agencies such as the Police. · Ability to use (after training) surveillance and recording equipment including video, digital cameras and mobile CCTV.
• Willingness to wear a uniform and an ability to patrol the borough on foot and by bicycle. · Availability to work a shift rota over seven days including weekends, evenings

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £12.00-£13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus

Work Location: One location