Classifications
Community Safety Officer
What you will do
We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Community Safety Officer to join our welcoming and dedicated team. In this role, you will work closely with internal departments, partner organisations, and the local community to manage cases related to antisocial behaviour and community safety. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure a collaborative, well-coordinated approach that helps reduce antisocial behaviour and fosters a sense of safety and security for residents.
What we’re looking for
- Proven experience in multi-agency work and coordinating complex cases.
- Strong ability to lead meetings and collaborate with various stakeholders.
- Extensive knowledge of antisocial behaviour management and enforcement processes.
- Knowledge and experience of the use of antisocial behaviour tools and powers and application of legislation.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly when dealing with sensitive situations.
- A proactive, self-motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
About Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council
Covering an area of over 245 square miles in northern Hampshire and within a short distance to London Waterloo and the south coast, Basingstoke and Deane offers a real blend of rural and urban living. With a population of 185,200 people, Basingstoke is a fast paced, vibrant, and modern town with many successful businesses, surrounded by pretty villages and set in the stunning Hampshire countryside.
We are extremely lucky to be in a position that few other councils are in, as we continue to deliver our key front-line services and are going a step further by investing a significant amount of money each year to improve these services for our residents. Residents tell us that Basingstoke and Deane is a great place to live, work and visit. If you want to be part of it and are committed to ensuring safety of our communities, then we would love to hear from you!
For more information on the job specifics please see the ‘Person Specification’ and ‘Job Description’ provided. If you would prefer an informal discussion on this role please contact Debbie Mason, Community Safety Team Leader, on 01256 845510 or email debbie.mason@basingstoke.gov.uk
Please note that the Council Offices will be closed from 4.30pm on Wednesday 24th December and will reopen at 8.30am on Friday 2nd January 2026.
Apply today!
What benefits do we offer?
At Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council we offer a wide range of employee benefits to recognise your valued contribution:
- Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
- Local government pension scheme and Life Assurance
- Salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars
- Access to discounts at nationwide retailers through our ‘B Rewarded’ perks discount site
- Funded healthcare cash plan including optical and dental cover
- Free flu vaccination vouchers
- Access to a free and confidential employee assistance program
- Support towards a variety of training, including professional qualifications, apprenticeships and wider technical and soft skill development courses
The council signs up to the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the ‘Two Ticks’ scheme). If you have declared a disability on the application form we can guarantee you an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job.
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of our community.
