Environmental Enforcement Officer - Torquay, United Kingdom - National Enforcement Solutions

National Enforcement Solutions
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Torquay, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Environmental Enforcement Officer - Torbay Council, Devon

Environmental Enforcement Officer (EEO) protect the environment from crime, witnesses of crime, providing enforcement action on behalf of local authorities.

Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, TQ1 3DR
As an EEO, you'll work in partnership with Torbay Council.

You will serve to enforce the environment, by way of issuing on the spot fixed penalty notices for any offences of littering, dog fouling, fly tipping, domestic and commercial duty of care and certain PSPO offences witnessed.

The purpose of the role is to reduce the amount of public money that goes into clearing up waste and improve the quality of life for all citizens.

You'll use a range of technology to support the role, identify the perpetrators of offences and ensure that process is followed so that successful prosecutions is achieved if the case proceeds to court.


Employee benefits:


  • A minimum of 5.6 weeks' annual leave
  • EEO's are automatically enrolled on to the company pension scheme
  • Free Health Insurance
  • Discounted gym membership
  • 4 day working week
  • Overtime available
  • Company vehicle and fuel card provided on site
  • Uniform provided
  • Promotional opportunities available

National Enforcement Solutions mission is to make communities cleaner:

  • Upholding the law and enforcing when offences are witnessed
  • Preventing environmental crime and antisocial behaviour
  • Protecting and reassuring communities about the place they live in
  • Investigating crime and bringing offenders to justice


EEO's work closely with members of the criminal justice system, local authorities, schools, local businesses, housing authorities, town planners and community groups to provide engagement, education and enforcement on behalf of those who want to reduce environmental crime or have been affected by this behaviour.


Responsibilities as an EEO you'll need to:

  • Provide a visible presence to deter crime and reassure the local authority that we serve
  • Conduct patrol duties on foot and by car
  • Develop community knowledge to identify individuals and locations at risk of being affected
  • Respond requests from the council to investigate incidents
  • Work alongside communities, liaising with community groups and individuals
  • Diffuse potentially confrontational situations with due regard for the safety of yourself colleagues and members of the public
  • Act with sensitivity when dealing with situations that could mean persons are vulnerable
  • Conduct initial investigations, gather evidence, complete statements, and comply with relevant legal requirements
  • Interview suspects and witnesses in accordance with PACE 198
  • Issue fixed penalty notices (FPNS)
  • Prepare cases for court, present case files to senior officers and the local authority ready for the crown prosecution service (CPS) (England and Wales)
  • Attend and give evidence in court and at other hearings
  • Complete administrative procedures
  • Submit internal crime reports and criminal intelligence reports
  • Act on information received from members of the public
  • Gather, record, and analyse intelligence to achieve environmental crime reduction objectives and provide crime prevention advice
  • Take direction on specific duties from senior colleagues
  • Enforce littering, dog fouling, fly tipping, domestic and commercial duty of care and certain PSPO's

Salary:


  • The starting salary for EEO's with National Enforcement Solutions is £24,128

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:

£24,128.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Company car
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Gym membership
  • Onsite parking
  • Private medical insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • Day shift

Experience:

Customer Service: 2 years (preferred)

  • Enforcement: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Full UK Driving Licence (required)

Work Location:
On the road
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