Community Safety Support Officer

Community Safety Support Officer

Inclusive annual salary £31,773 - £34,072 (pro rata for part time 22 hours per week) and up to 19.7 percent employer pension contribution.

Fixed Term 6 months Part-Time

Flexible working options (including hybrid)

Job Ref: P1031

 

Closing date  6th December 2024

 

In this post you will support the Council’s Community Safety and Emergency Planning functions. This will include arranging internal and multi agency meetings, taking minutes and distributing paperwork. 

 

You will also assist the Principal Emergency Planning and Community Protection Officer in responding to issues reported by the public, processing invoices and purchase orders, developing new projects, organising existing projects and in reviewing plans and policies. This will include organising and participating in our youth safety scheme – Crucial Crew.

 

As the team manages the public space CCTV contract this role will also assist with queries for CCTV footage.

 

About you

 

You will have experience of organising and taking minutes for meetings, and will be competent in using Word, Excel with the ability to be trained in new packages. Professional and good communication skills are also important given the number of partners this role will be in contact with. Also important is having good workload planning and organisational skills.

 

St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.

 

In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:

• 26.5 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time), (based on a standard 37 hour/5-day week working pattern)
• Local Government Pension Scheme with current employer contribution up to 19.7 percent employer contributions
• Flexible working options
• Staff Parking Permit
• Reimbursement of professional fees
• Comprehensive development and training
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
• Access to discounts and benefits via online platform

 

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.

 

For an informal discussion, please contact Neil Kieran, Principal Emergency Planning and Community Safety Officer at neil.kieran@stalbans.gov.uk

 

To apply        

• Please select the apply button on the vacancy and follow the steps below:

 

• Complete an online application and in the supporting statement section, ensure you explain what you would bring to the role and how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification.

 

A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly. 

 

For full details and to learn more about us visit recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.

 

Closing date for applications: Fiday 6th December 2024

 

Interviews are scheduled for: wc 9th December 2024

 

NOTE:  Interviews are conducted throughout the application process.  We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.