Location
Dartford

Hours
Full Time - Some evening, weekend and Bank Holiday working may be required, with a 10% allowance paid

Salary
Not specified

About the Role
Are you up for a challenge? Environmental crime such as fly tipping and littering is a growing national issue, and Dartford Borough Council is tackling this robustly. We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to join our busy Environmental Crime Enforcement Team. Ideally, you will have an enforcement background and be capable of working independently while also being a strong team player able to operate within a busy multi-agency environment.

Waste, Public Realm & Enforcement Services is a multi-service environment. You will occasionally work alongside officers involved in enforcement, parks and open spaces, events, licensing, and town centre business crime partnerships. You may deputise for the Senior Environmental Enforcement Officer and attend regular meetings with other regional borough enforcement teams and the KCC intelligence team.

Previous experience in law enforcement, security, community safety, or a similar role is desirable, as is experience dealing with the public in challenging situations with the ability to remain calm under pressure. Relevant knowledge of environmental crime legislation is advantageous, but confidence, diplomacy, and assertiveness are more important. Good ICT skills and effective verbal and written communication abilities are essential. You should enjoy analysing information and problem solving, as these are integral parts of the role.

You will carry out detailed investigations and interviews, often in partnership with the Police or Environment Agency, to tackle fly tipping and other environmental crime offences. Preparing case files and attending court to give evidence are key responsibilities. Interviewing alleged offenders, statement taking, case file preparation, intelligence gathering and dissemination, court attendance, and giving evidence are all core elements of this position.

You will also promote public awareness of environmental crime issues and may be involved in dealing with unauthorised encampments, fly grazing, public space protection orders, and offences related to Civil Enforcement.

You should be familiar with relevant legislation and guidance including the Environmental Protection Act 1990, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, and the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.

The role requires operating both on foot and by vehicle, visiting sites of fly tipping and fly posting to obtain and record evidence. You will take appropriate enforcement actions such as serving summons to court or issuing Fixed Penalty Notices for environmental crime offences.

A full, clean driving licence is required as you may occasionally need to use your own vehicle, for which an allowance will be paid.

Experience
Previous experience in law enforcement, security, community safety, or a similar role is desirable. Experience dealing with the public in difficult situations and working in a multi-agency environment is advantageous.

About you
Confident, diplomatic and assertive individual with the ability to stay calm under pressure. Strong team player who can also work independently. Good ICT skills and effective verbal and written communication skills. Enjoys analysing information and problem solving. Able to carry out detailed investigations and interviews.

Qualifications
Relevant knowledge of environmental crime legislation is advantageous. Must hold a full, clean driving licence.