Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Environmental Enforcement Officer

COMPANY:

3GS (UK) Limited

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Team Leader

PLACE OF WORK:

Corn Exchange Bristol BS1 1JQ

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Main purpose of the role

As an EEO, you'll work in partnership with Bristol 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 1984

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

Please note that all candidates will have to go through a DBS process prior to employment and will need a full five-year checkable work history.

FLEXABILITY

All job roles could be subject change due to operational and client needs. You may be asked to take on other tasks within the business during certain periods of a working week.

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 On-site parking Paid volunteer days Employee of the month and company events Long service awards Rewards and recognition Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured

Times of work

8 hour shifts, 5 days over 7 shift pattern

Salary

27,040, per annum which equates to an hourly rate of 13

Terms of the role

Full time and permanent, subject to 6-month probationary period.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,040.00 per year

Benefits:

Company car Company events Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Paid volunteer time
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Application question(s):

Have you included a cover letter?
Experience:

Enforcement: 1 year (preferred) Customer Service: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Full UK Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person