Environmental Enforcement Officer - Leeds, United Kingdom - 3GS (UK) Limited

3GS (UK) Limited

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Leeds, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

JOB TITLE:
Environmental Enforcement Officer

COMPANY: 3GS (UK) Limited

RESPONSIBLE TO:
Team Leader

PLACE OF WORK:
Business Support Centre, Civic Hall, Calverley Street, Leeds, LS1 1UR

START DATE:2nd April 2024

SCOPE AND GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

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

Benefits

A minimum of 5.6 weeks annual leave
QNUK endorsed industry training
Company pension scheme
Overtime available
Promotional opportunities available
Uniform provided
Company vehicle provided on site
Onsite parking
Paid volunteer days
Employee of the month and company events
Long service awards
Reward and recognition

Times of work
8 hour shifts, 5 days over 7 shift pattern

Salary
£24,960, hourly rate of £12

Terms of the role

RESPONSIBILITIES

Main purpose of the role
As an EEO, you'll work in partnership with Leeds City 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 and other 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.

No experience is necessary as full training is provided.

3GS (UK) Limited 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:

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 and any other offences required

A full UK driving licence is desirable for this role

FLEXABILITY

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
From £24,960.00 per year

Benefits: