Do you want to become a Local Government Community Safety Officer? Here is some information to help point you in the right direction:
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Local government community safety officers are employed by councils to improve community safety. They set up new initiatives and co-ordinate projects to reduce the levels of crime, the fear of crime and anti-social behaviour within their communities.
They could be involved in:
• programmes to reduce incidents of drug and alcohol misuse
• making areas safer by installing street or car park lighting
• providing closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance in council buildings and town centres
• reducing crime rates on housing estates by improving security for residents
• working with young offenders to reduce re-offending rates.
They work closely with representatives from the community such as the police, social services, schools, education authorities, the probation service and community and youth groups.
Community safety officers usually work Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. They may have to attend some events outside normal office hours. They have an office base within council or local authority offices, however much of their time is spent travelling, attending meetings or liaising with representatives from the community.
Salaries range from around £21,528 to over £30,000 a year.
Local government community safety officers must be:
• well organised and able to prioritise tasks
• excellent communicators
• good at organising themselves and others
• confident and enthusiastic
• calm when dealing with people who may be upset, uncooperative or hostile
• good at research and report writing
• interested in community issues.
There are no specific education requirements although some local authorities insist on a degree, an HND or a professional diploma. Useful areas of study include sociology, psychology, criminology, law, community studies and youth work. Previous experience in youth or community work is helpful.
Training is on the job. A Foundation degree in community justice and Apprenticeships leading to NVQs/SVQs may be available.
There may be promotion prospects to management positions. Some local government community safety officers move into consulting or training jobs, or into related areas such as education or social work.
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