Enforcement Officer (Public Sector)

Overview

Enforcement Officer (Public Sector)

We are seeking an Enforcement Officer to support the Environmental Health Business Plan by delivering customer-focused, innovative services in line with the Company's Corporate Plan. Duties include dog licensing, litter control, fly-tipping, graffiti, dog control, tobacco control, abandoned vehicles, animal welfare, and educational campaigns.

Principal Responsibilities

• Enforce Environmental Legislation: Enforce Dog Control Orders, investigate littering and illegal dumping, conduct patrols, and maintain records. Identify and report fly posting and graffiti.
• Dog Control: Handle complaints about unlicensed, stray, or dangerous dogs. Investigate dog attacks, collect unwanted dogs, and provide advice to dog owners.
• Smoking Legislation Compliance: Inspect smoke-free premises and report noncompliance.
• Animal Welfare: Assist Animal Welfare Officers with investigations and inspections of breeding establishments. Maintain animal welfare standards.
• Statutory Notices and Prosecution: Prepare and serve statutory notices, gather evidence, and present in court.
• Abandoned Vehicles: Investigate and assist in removing abandoned vehicles.
• Educational Activities: Participate in community and school educational campaigns.
• Policy and Procedure Development: Contribute to policy development and service improvement.
• Outdoor and Lone Working: Perform duties outdoors in various weather conditions with appropriate PPE.
• Council Vehicle Operation: Drive and maintain a Council vehicle per Fleet Management Policy.
• Training and Supervision: Assist in training students and new Environmental Health Officers.
• Flexible Working: Be available for duties outside normal working hours as required.

General Responsibilities

• Team collaboration and high-quality customer service.
• Continuous personal knowledge and skills development.
• Compliance with Council policies and promotion of equality and diversity.
• Additional relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience Essential

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (including English Language Grades A-C) or an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• One year's relevant experience in dog control and/or enforcement in each of the following areas:
  • Control and handling of dogs
  • Managing contentious situations
  • Communicating with individual members of the public
• Competent in IT systems, effective communication skills, and ability to work unsupervised.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and ability to attend court as required.
• Full current driving licence or access to suitable transport.

Desirable

• Relevant third-level qualification.
• Experience in enforcing legislation, giving evidence in court, and working with dogs.