Anti-Social Behaviour Officer

Hertfordshire Constabulary
Permanent
Full Time
Local Policing Command 2
Watford
A3
£23,835

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

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28/07/2023, 23:55

Hertfordshire Constabulary have two immediately available positions as ASB officers, one post for each of Watford and Three Rivers District. Both posts are open at either A3 or A4 grade depending on your experience and expertise. If you are interested and believe your are suitable for this role at A4 grade, please visit: A4 Senior Anti-Social Behaviour Officer Advert to view and apply for the A4 equivalent role. We are focused on employing the right person and will be shortlisting both roles at the same time.

This is a varied, exciting and demanding role within a small team, that works closely with other teams within the CSP to reduce crime and disorder. The role will involve supporting the team to tackle Anti-social Behaviour within the District of Watford or Three Rivers.

This role requires communication, interpersonal and decision-making skills. You will be required to interview suspects, victims, witnesses and to support the Constabulary at Anti-social Behaviour hearings at Court, although the CSU Sergeant retains ownership of each case. You will work closely with partnership agencies and issue verbal/written warnings, devise and implement action plans. As an Anti-Social Behaviour Officer you will be required to research and update corporate computer systems therefore accuracy and attention to detail are vital.

You will also need to work on your own initiative and manage your time effectively, ensuring that your supervisor-directed investigations are carried out and successfully concluded within the required timeframes. Investigations will be conducted both within the Police Station and externally.

You will need to be positive, proactive and innovative and ideally be trained in corporate computer systems including WebSTORM, SafetyNet and Athena. Training is dependent upon skills but will be based on the Assistant Investigator role and additional training in ASB will be provided as necessary.


Other Skills and Competencies required include:

Ability to input to and interrogate computer databases

Ability to operate in customer facing role

Ability to conduct directed investigations including taking statements

Ability to identify investigative opportunities and follow investigative processes

Understanding of the Criminal Justice System

Ability to prepare documentation to build case files for prosecution to the appropriate standard

Ability to work closely with partnership agencies

Ability to adopt a Prevention First, problem solving approach to ASB


The post holder is required to have a driving license and a vehicle available at their place of work at all times. The appropriate mileage rate will be paid for any business miles incurred.

For further information about this role please contact Karl Diggins or karl.diggins@herts.police.uk

For the purposes of the application you will be expected to provide evidence against the four personal qualities and the entry requirements.


Additional Information 

All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period to apply for this role. 

Internal applicants within Bedfordshire Police, Cambridgeshire Constabulary or Hertfordshire Constabulary (BCH), should upload either a CV or provide relevant skills, experiences and qualifications on Word/PDF document.  

This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy and will remain open to redeployees until the conditional offer stage throughout the recruitment process. Redeployees will take priority over other applicants at any point during the recruitment process up until conditional offer. If a redeployee is successful and accepts an offer, they will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions. 

As a Disability Confident leader, we take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’. 

It is recommended that you download and store a copy of the role profile as this will no longer be available once the advert has closed. 

 

To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds with a range of professional and life experiences so that we are truly representative of our communities.

Why work for Hertfordshire Constabulary?

We have gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative force, responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population.

If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then we are the force for you.

Benefits include:
•    Access to the local government pension scheme (police staff) or Police pension scheme (Police officers) including career average, employer contributions and death in service. 
•    Paid leave days depending on force and length of service (police staff - 24 to 33 days, police officers 22 to 30 days).
•    Paid sick leave of six months full pay and six months half pay (depending on service).
•    Occupational maternity, adoption, and paternity pay (dependent on service).
•    Carers and discretionary leave.
•    Flexible working arrangements including compressed hours, flexible shifts, job share, annualised hours and agile working (depending on role requirements).
•    Gym facilities, weekly yoga classes, exercise classes, squash facilities, exercise space etc. are available (depending on location).
•    Each force has its own sports or sports and social club, offering discounts, trips, and events.
•    Cycle to Work scheme.
•    Access to Blue Light Card providing discounts to Emergency Services on the high street and online.
•    Access to Police Mutual providing financial support including savings plans, insurance, breakdown cover, loans and independent financial advice.
•    Employee Assistance Programme.
•    Various support groups including Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Support Group, Christian Police Association (CPA), Disability Awareness Network (DAWN), Lesbian, gay, bi-sexual & transgender (LGBT), Menopause Action Group, Police Chaplains.
•    Access to a Trade Union (UNISON)/Staff Association (Federation).
•    The Backup Buddy Police Support app is designed to help with mental health issues and gives practical advice and support as well as a range of podcasts.
•    Opportunities for development and further study including Further You Talent Management, Be You BCH Senior Leadership Programme, and supervisory leadership workshops.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the Constabulary, where communities are under-represented, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBT communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.

All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.

Flexible Working

All requests for flexible working patterns will be considered and will be dependent on the role.

Recruitment and Selection Policy

Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.

Police Barred and Advisory Lists

Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.

Vetting and Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.

Useful information before you commence an application

You will require the following detail to complete this application form:

  • National Insurance Number
  • Identification Detail e.g. passport
  • Address information including proof 
  • Referee information
  • Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained. 

You will also be requested to provide photos of any visible tattoos you have.

If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving license including photos.

This advert is closed to applications.