Designing Out Crime Officer

Designing Out Crime Officer
Prevention
Rose Hill HQ
Grade E - £32,247-£37,692
Full Time - 36.5 hours
Permanent 

Merseyside Police is a dynamic, challenging, rewarding place to work: we take pride in everything we do. 

The best performing urban Force as graded by HMICFRS to date, our strategy is simply to put the communities of Merseyside first. We have a strong focus on continuous improvement in the areas we’re passionate about: ending Violence Against Women & Girls; tackling Serious Organised Crime & County Lines; strengthening our approach to Diversity & Inclusion; building trust & confidence through Community Engagement.

You’ll be working for a friendly employer who has a passion for investing in our people and creating the conditions so you can thrive and be your best self.

Job Purpose

To provide a specialist centre of expertise for Merseyside Police, acting as consultants, internally and externally, in the field of Crime Prevention using proven ‘Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design’ principles (CPTED), thereby assisting to reduce actual crime, and the fear of crime.

Knowledge & Experience

The post holder is required to attend and successfully complete the Architectural Liaison accreditation programme set by the NPIA (National Police Improvement Agency), both for Crime Reduction and Designing Out Crime. 

The post holder is required to uphold their NPIA accreditation through continuous learning and development and will be required to attend refresher training and accreditation. This is required to make sure that the most up to date advice is provided regarding physical security and layout. And to ensure that the advice provided on behalf of Merseyside Police is appropriate. 

A comprehensive knowledge of the Local Authority Planning policy and Procedure. Secured by Design Standards and Guidelines, Crime and Disorder Act 1998, Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003, domestic violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004, Licensing Act 2003, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Noise Act 1996, Housing Act 1996, Human Rights Act 1998, Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Firearms Act 1968 & 1982, Occupiers Liability Act 1957 in order to fulfil our statutory obligations in respect of crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED). 

To work independently, provide professional advice with confidence and have the ability to negotiate and influence decisions based on the generation of professional reports to a high standard, which will be used at senior levels both internally and externally, and within the legal process. 

The Post holder should have knowledge of Designing Out Crime site surveying and processes, the application of appropriate security measures, technical equipment, products, and systems and how to apply those to a risk assessment to ensure recommendations are appropriate, realistic, and cost effective. 

Post holder must have the ability to interpret and understand Architectural drawings, plans and comprehensive Design & Access Statements to ensure that any advice given is pertinent to the scheme. 

Presentation and training skills are required so that the post holder can deliver Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) awareness to a variety of target audiences as well as providing evidence at planning hearings when required. 

A working knowledge and understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act to ensure that DOCO visits to sites/ premises are undertaken in a professional manner by appropriate conduct and use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). 

Confidence and the ability to listen, clarify, influence, persuade and negotiate are all essential qualities and skills required when working with partners and businesses to deliver the Designing Out Crime ethos, whilst representing the Force in a professional manner. 

Good keyboard and IT skills are essential, especially with Microsoft Office products, and particularly with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to use or a willingness to learn Police systems to identify & assess risks and generating data and drawings in such a format which is compatible with others. 

Thorough working knowledge of the Government Protective Marking Scheme and the requirements for the handling, transmission and storage of information assets is required as the post holder will be required to deal with sensitive and protectively marked information.

Ability to make educated decisions is crucial as the post requires working for protracted periods without supervision and making independent decisions based on knowledge and experience where integrity is of the highest requirement. Decisions made at this level may have major impacts on capital investments that depend on Police certification. 

Must be able to travel to other locations within the Force area both Police and Non Police Premises.

Please note, should you be successful in the recruitment process for the post, the salary increment offered will be dependent on your current expertise and qualifications held for the role. 

Please use the attached JDQ and Leadership Framework when completing your 1000 - word evidence detailing your suitability for the role.

Please click here for the full JDQ

Please click here for the Leadership Framework

 

Benefits

At Merseyside Police we value our employees, and we provide ample support and training to ensure you excel in your role, alongside receiving benefits such as:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays pro rata increasing to 30 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years full service.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 11.5% depending on your salary. 
• Access to on-site gyms – HQ and OCC
• Option to become a member of the onsite unions.
• Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Taskers Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
• Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters.
• Flexible working opportunities 7am – 19:00 – (must work during the core working hours 10:00-15:00 )
• Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements. 
• Sick pay provisions    

We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion:

Building a workforce that represents our communities is important to us. We both aim to attract and keep people with the best skills and highest potential, and we want to attract a diverse range of individuals into our force who might not have considered a career with us before. We particularly welcome applications from females and black & ethnic minority candidates.

To help us achieve a workforce that represents our communities, we have a dedicated team working to encourage people from diverse communities to build their career with our force. They also provide support & guidance throughout the job application process to candidates from under-represented groups.

To find out more about the support on offer from our dedicated Outreach team please click here or contact us at Outreach@merseyside.police.uk

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