Community Safety Officer

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Community Safety Officer

Other police force or partner organisation
Permanent
Standard Contract

The recruitment criteria for all posts are subject to workplace adjustments in line with the Constabularies' policies and duties under the Equality Act 2010.

Consideration will be given to whether the post can be delivered on either a part time or job share basis, in line with the organisational requirements of this role. 

This role has been identified as the Modern Workplace category below.

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.  
37.00

02/08/2024, 15:00

Salary: £38,007 - £43,098

Based at the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk (OPCCN), Building 8, Jubilee House, Falconers Chase, Wymondham with occasional facility to work from home when mutually agreed.

We are looking for an analytical and enthusiastic person to join a growing team responding to strategic community safety issues across Norfolk. The successful candidate will be a self starter and able to manage a diverse workload, leading on work-streams from start to finish.

The Office of Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk (OPCCN) houses the Community Safety Team responsible for managing the Norfolk Community Safety Partnership (NCSP) on behalf of its partner authorities. This is a unique and innovative approach, aligning key community safety stakeholders with the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk and enabling progressive partnership working to tackle crime and disorder in Norfolk.

Community Safety Partnerships are a statutory responsibility set out in the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. They require ‘Responsible Authorities’ (local authorities, police, probation, fire, Integrated Health Boards) to tackle crime and disorder. This involves undertaking a community safety assessment, setting community safety priorities and delivering a plan for responding to the priorities. The post holder will work as part of the Community Safety Team and alongside the NCSP Chair, the Director for Policy, Commissioning and Media and the Assistant Director for Policy and Partnerships to deliver on behalf of the community safety partnership.

The post holder will be directly responsible to support the management of the NCCSP on behalf of the partnership, key stakeholders and boards both at a county, locality, regional and national level.
They will support the development and implement the following:
• Community Safety Strategy and associated delivery plans; county and locality level
• Measure the impact of NCCSP activity and outcomes utilising and evidence-based methodology
• Provide policy leadership on NCCSP priorities and thematic areas of vulnerability

The post holder will work to develop a framework to measure the impact of the activity of the outcomes of the NCCSP action plans at a local and county level. The post holder will provide policy leadership on the priorities of the NCCSP and respond dynamically to any new or emerging key thematic priorities.

Essential Criteria:

  • Possession of a relevant degree /professional qualification and/or demonstrable experience within the field of community safety. Supporting the development and delivering of multi- agency strategy and action plans, monitoring the delivery of action plans and outcomes and conducting policy analysis and writing/presenting reports. Knowledge of funding bids
  • As above. Degree level qualification and/or demonstrable experience
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills with an ability to adapt style to suit different audiences
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team, with the ability to be flexible, respond positively to change, and work effectively under pressure and deal with conflicting priorities
  • Strong IT skills including a comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Suite
  • Knowledge of National, regional and local government structures, including departments and responsibilities
  • Performance monitoring of strategies, delivery plans
  • Data analysis skills to a high standard to inform others in making clear and robust decisions. Effective report writing and presentation skills
  • Confident with regards to scoping a concern, identifying evidence-based approaches/process and make sound
    recommendations
  • Interpersonal skills and integrity necessary to gain and sustain the confidence of colleagues at all levels at the OPCCN, Norfolk
    Constabulary, strategic partners and voluntary and community sector organisations
  • Ability to drive as required and attend remote locations across Norfolk County

Desirable Criteria:

  • Actively takes an interest in the research of issues within the area of Social policy
  • Development of policy/strategy in the public sector to achieve positive outcomes

To apply for this role please email Internalandstaffrecruitment@norfolk.police.uk  for an application pack.



Useful information before you commence an application

You will require the following information to complete this application form:
- National Insurance Number
- Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained.

If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving licence including photos.

We are looking for people who share our values of caring, inclusive, courageous and learning.

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To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds with a range of professional and life experiences so that we are truly representative of our communities.

Why work for Norfolk and Suffolk Police?
Norfolk and Suffolk Police have gained a reputation as pioneering and innovative forces, responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population.

If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then Norfolk or Suffolk is the force for you.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
Norfolk and Suffolk Police are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Our constabularies are committed to providing support for our under-represented and marginalised communities, including but not limited to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, disabilities, neurodiversity, gender and LGBT+ communities.

All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.

Recruitment and Selection Policy
Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.

Police Barred and Advisory lists
Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.

Vetting and safeguarding
Norfolk and Suffolk constabularies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references. All applicants must reside in the UK.

Internal applicants
Before applying for this role, all internal employees must first seek approval to apply to this position from their Line Manager.

You will be required to provide the name of your Line Manager on the application form.

Any applicant who has not had approval may be removed from the recruitment process.

This vacancy is closed to applications.