Braintree District Council
Street Scene Protection Officer
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Street Scene Protection Officer
Location: Braintree, Essex, CM7 9HB
Salary: £32,319 - £36,900 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary 12-month contract (Maternity Cover)
Closing Date: Midnight on 26/10/2026
About Us
Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.
Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach, which is led by our employees, and are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Our people see the difference they make and how the work they do actively contributes to and encourages positive change in the local community.
Street Scene Protection Officer - The Role
As a Street Scene Protection Officer, you will be the visible face of enforcement in Braintree District, enhancing our streets through proactive and reactive enforcement action. You will carry out the Council's enforcement responsibilities in respect of anti-social behaviour and environmental legislation, helping to keep the district clean and green. You will work as part of our successful Enforcement team, dealing with a full range of street scene activities to improve the well-being and quality of life for residents and visitors.
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Street Scene Protection Officer - Key Responsibilities
- Carry out proactive and reactive investigations into anti-social behaviour and environmental crime
- Issue fixed penalty notices, collect evidence, take statements and write comprehensive reports
- Support victims and undertake PACE interviews as part of enforcement proceedings
- Give evidence in court and handle matters from informal warning through to prosecution
- Manage enforcement action including stray dog handling as required
Street Scene Protection Officer - You
- Experienced in undertaking enforcement action and procedures, with working knowledge of PACE, CPIA and RIPA procedures
- Self-motivated, conscientious and enthusiastic with excellent customer service skills
- Comfortable working outdoors, using your own initiative and working effectively as part of a team
- Hold a current driving licence and have experience giving evidence in court
- Flexible and keen to learn, with a constructive approach to service delivery
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Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Free parking
- Local government pension scheme
- Learning and development for all employees
- Employee recognition schemes
- Extensive health and wellbeing programme including discounted gym membership
Closing Date: Midnight on 26/10/2026
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