COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICERS
Reference: WO/20
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2008
Salary: £15,327 p.a. rising by annual increments to £18,306/£18,969
Position Type: Permanent
Location: West Midlands
Details:
COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICERS – Ref WO/20
Salary range £15,327 p.a. rising by annual increments to £18,306/£18,969 (based on 37 hours per week). Plus weekend working and shift allowance.
Flexible hours of working covering Monday to Sunday
Have you got what it takes to make a difference?
Would you like to work within the Community?
We are seeking a number of motivated individuals to work in Local Policing Teams as Community Support Officers based throughout South Worcestershire.
In this highly responsible post you will play a key role in improving community safety by maintaining a visible, uniformed presence to enhance confidence and provide reassurance to local people. Working within the community you will assist in deterring incidents that impact on quality of life, such as anti-social behaviour and environmental matters. As your local knowledge develops you will become a point of contact for communities and their representative groups, and you will work with them to resolve identified problems. You may be given limited powers to assist you to deal with anti-social behaviour and other local issues. You will act with integrity, impartiality and professionalism, taking pride in your work and presenting a positive image of West Mercia Constabulary at all times.
You must be self-motivated with good written and oral communication skills, and have experience of dealing with the public, including situations involving confrontation or conflict. You will be expected to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team, building strong working relationships with people from all levels of the community. Local knowledge and an interest in environmental/community safety issues would be advantageous. You will need to be able to undertake shift work with some flexible hours. Full training and uniform will be provided.
This is a unique opportunity to develop your skills and qualities in a challenging role where you can make a positive impact on the community, working closely with police officers to make South Worcestershire a safe place in which to live, work and visit.
An open evening will be held on Thursday 21st February 2008 at 6pm at Worcester Police Station. This is an opportunity to learn more about the role, the recruitment process and the training involved. You will also be able to ask any questions you may have. Please phone to book a place on 01905 331014.
The closing date for this post is Friday, 14th March 2008.
Candidates successful at the shortlist stage will be invited to attend an initial recruitment test on Wednesday, 2nd April 2008 at 6.00pm at Worcester Police Station.
Interviews will be held on Monday 14th, Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th April 2008.
Successful candidates will be offered training places in either June 2008 or September 2008.
If you are interested in any of these posts and would like more information and an application form please send a Self Addressed A4 Envelope (no stamp), clearly stating the reference number, to the Personnel Department, Worcester Police Station, Castle Street, Worcester, WR1 3AD or email us with your postal address on personnel.southworcs@westmercia.pnn.police.uk CVs will not be accepted.
