Dorset Council
Community Safety Patrol Officer
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Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS) Rural Patrol Officer
Are you passionate about protecting Dorset's communities, countryside, and coastline? Do you thrive in a role where no two days are the same? Dorset Council is seeking a proactive and motivated Community Safety Accreditation Scheme (CSAS) Rural Patrol Officer to help tackle anti-social behaviour, protect our rural and coastal environments, and provide a reassuring presence across Dorset.
Working as part of the Community Safety Team and in close partnership with Dorset Police, you will patrol rural communities, protected landscapes, beaches, and other identified hotspot locations. You will use delegated CSAS powers to address anti-social behaviour, support enforcement activity, and engage positively with residents, visitors, and partner agencies.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitoring and enforcement of Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs), including patrols of protected beach areas across West Dorset and Purbeck.
- Supporting the prevention of rural crime, environmental offending, and anti-social behaviour affecting Dorset's countryside and coastal areas.
- Identifying and reporting risks associated with deliberate fire setting and wildfire threats.
- Gathering intelligence and working with partners to reduce risks to the public, wildlife habitats, and protected landscapes.
- Contributing to the monitoring and reporting requirements agreed with the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
- Recording incidents attended, rural crime reports, PSPO interventions, enforcement outcomes, and community engagement activity.
What's in it for You?
- A unique opportunity to help shape and develop Dorset's expanding Rural Community Safety Accreditation Scheme.
- The chance to make a visible difference in some of Dorset's most beautiful rural and coastal locations.
- Work closely with Dorset Police, CCTV operators, housing teams, environmental services, and other partner agencies.
- Full training, support, uniform, and equipment provided.
- Opportunities to develop enforcement, investigation, conflict management, and partnership-working skills.
- Access to police systems and intelligence processes relevant to the role.
- A varied and rewarding position where every day brings different challenges and opportunities.
- The ability to help protect vulnerable people, tackle anti-social behaviour, and safeguard Dorset's natural environment.
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About You
We are looking for someone who is confident, professional, and capable of working independently across a large geographical area. You will have:
- A full UK manual driving licence (essential).
- The ability to communicate effectively with people from all backgrounds.
- Experience of dealing calmly and professionally with challenging or confrontational situations.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently using your own initiative.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Competent IT skills, including experience of Microsoft Office applications.
- A passion for community safety, environmental protection, and public service.
- An ability to build positive relationships with partner agencies and local communities.
- The flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays as required.
Due to the nature of the role, the successful applicant will be required to pass Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) and maintain clearance throughout their employment. The post also involves significant travel across Dorset.
Join Us
This is an exciting opportunity to become one of Dorset's first dedicated Rural CSAS Officers, helping to tackle anti-social behaviour, support community safety priorities, protect Dorset's coastline and countryside, and strengthen partnership working with Dorset Police and local communities.
Further Information
This is a fixed-term 18-month contract.
Applications are welcomed as either:
- A fixed-term appointment, or
- A secondment opportunity for existing employees.
Candidates seeking appointment on a secondment basis should note that release from their substantive post is subject to management approval and operational requirements.
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For more information about this vacancy, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification provided. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Steve Yeoman, Community Safety Team Leader, on 01305 208035.
This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed.
About Us
At Dorset Council, it's not just about the work we do, it's about how we do it. Hear directly from our employees about what makes Dorset Council special in this short video:
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At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.
We
- Provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents.
- Work in partnership to make a real difference.
- Value every role and the impact it has on our communities.
- Support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive.
You Will
- Be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset.
- Have access to a range of benefits and support.
- Receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible; if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.
This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.
If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.
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