Community Safety Officer

About the Team & Role 

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) is looking for an individual, who is passionate and committed to the transformational journey in supporting our Community Safety arrangements for the Communities for Gloucestershire.  

As a Community Safety Officer, you will work alongside the Community Safety Team and Prevention Station Manager.  You will support by assisting with the day to day running of the Safe and Well programme, provide resilience to the Safeguarding team, integrate new members into the team with fairness and dignity and be responsible for coordinating the development, implementation, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of community safety initiatives 

You will have responsibility for monitoring the Safe and Well database system, including maintaining and inputting requests and other referral pathway information. 

Our Fire and Rescue Service is looking for an individual, who can deliver training to partner agencies who undertake risk reduction work on behalf of and in partnership with GFRS and is passionate about increasing the safety and resilience of people in Gloucestershire.    

This position is for a fixed term of 12 months. The position is a job share of 3 days (22 hours per week). 

About You

To be successful you will need experience of working in an environment where excellent customer service and communication skills with a range of stakeholders are essential. The ideal candidate will be able to identify and embrace new methods of work and technology and will have the ability to be self-motivated, determined, enthusiastic and resilient with excellent attention to detail. 

In addition to the above listed criteria, the successful candidate must meet the following requirements: 

· Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience 

· Understanding of the Fire & Rescue Service Prevention agenda.  

· Evidence of continuous personal and professional development 

· Full UK Driving License 

· This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check including barred list check. 

About Us 

Hybrid working arrangements are available for many of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working. 

For all your hard work, you will receive the following: 

· Flexible and agile working opportunities 

· 18 days annual leave, rising after 5 years continuous service 

· An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff) 

· Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family 

· Career development and qualification opportunities 

· Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision 

· Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) 

· Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. 

· An in-house Occupational Health service Employee discount scheme 

· Cycle to Work scheme 

· Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply) 

· Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network. 

How to apply 

If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button. 

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Yvette Greenhouse via email at Yvette.greenhouse@glosfire.gov.uk or by telephone at 07769 881565. 

Short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail and invited to interview on Tuesday 10th June 2025.