Enforcement Officer

**Enforcement Officer
- Public Sector**

Are you looking for a **Enforcement Officer
- Public Sector **role? Interested in working for a large public body for a period of 6+ months with a possible extension.?

**VANRATH** are recruiting a **Enforcement Officer **to enforce via both proactive and reactive measures, all relevant legislation, local Orders and bye-laws relating to dogs, litter, waste and local environmental quality matters.

**Remuneration**:
c£28,371 per annum, alongside holiday entitlement. 37hrs per week (Mon-Fri)

**Responsibilities**
- Enforce via both proactive and reactive measures, all relevant legislation, local Orders and bye-laws relating to dogs, litter, waste and local environmental quality matters as required in accordance with the Scheme of Delegation and Authorisation and its Enforcement Policy and Procedures.
- Investigate incidents and complaints and carry out inspections of premises as directed by the Senior Enforcement Officer or Principal Environmental Health Officer.
- Ensure the safe collection, seizure, handling, microchipping and transportation of dogs.
- Patrol the Borough to identify and effectively deal with non-compliance, deter anti-social behaviour and provide advice to members of the public.
- Serve/issue notices and fixed penalties where appropriate.
- Assist in the implementation and enforcement of the Street Trading Act and Smoking Order (NI) as required.
- Participate in the sampling of water, air (diffusion tube monitoring) and other material as required.
- Prepare/take statements, interview witnesses/suspects including interviews under PACE, and prepare written reports on all investigations. Present evidence in prosecution cases and attend court as required.

**The Ideal Person**
- Have a minimum of 5 GCSEs to include English Language and Maths (grade C or above) or equivalent qualifications to demonstrate literacy and numeracy

**AND**

Be able to demonstrate by providing personal and specific examples, that they have **two years’** experience in a similar role, to include:

- Dealing with confrontational situations involving members of the general public
- Effective enforcement of legislation
- Drafting letters, statements and reports which are appropriate and fit for purpose

Be able to demonstrate by providing personal and specific examples, that they have **four** **years’** experience in a similar role, to include:

- Dealing with confrontational situations involving members of the general public
- Effective enforcement of legislation
- Drafting letters, statements and reports which are appropriate and fit for purpose.

A full current driving licence valid in the UK and access to a vehicle **OR** have access to a form of transport that enables you to carry out the duties of the post

This post will require confident handling of dogs. Applicants must be willing to undertake appropriate training.

Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: £28,371.00-£31,099.00 per year

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Larne, County Antrim: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Customer Service: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- SIA (preferred)

Work Location: In person