Community Safety Officer

Posted 04 August 2025
Salary 33.16
LocationCamden N1C United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Administration / Clerical
ReferenceRQ1575734

Job description

2 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• The Community Safety Officer is responsible for assessing risk and delivering specialist interventions in response to concerns related to crime and antisocial behaviour.
• This role involves coordinating partnership resources, making operational decisions, and leading communication with key stakeholders to ensure safe and cohesive communities.
• The officer will act as a key point of contact for community members seeking advice, support, and action on safety-related matters.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Conduct assessments of risk relating to crime and antisocial behaviour and deliver appropriate responses.
• Respond to community requests for assistance, information, and advice, using professional judgement to allocate resources effectively.
• Lead on resolving community safety concerns through coordinated interventions.
• Engage and maintain effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including councillors, council departments, police, safeguarding boards, the criminal justice system, and community groups.
• Work in collaboration with internal teams and external partners to implement and monitor community safety strategies.
• Contribute to ongoing casework management and ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting.

Skills/Experience:
• Proven experience in community safety, antisocial behaviour management, or a similar public-facing role.
• Strong knowledge of crime prevention, safeguarding, and antisocial behaviour legislation and procedures.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with councillors, law enforcement, legal agencies, and community groups.
• • Ability to make risk-based decisions independently and work under pressure in complex and sensitive situations.
• Experience in coordinating multi-agency responses and managing cross-organisational partnerships.
• Strong report writing, case management, and administrative skills.

Additional Information:
• The closing date: 22/08/2025 @17:00.
• Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday (09:00–17:00).
• Location: Office-based with potential for hybrid working.