Local Government Jobs

Secure by Design Technical Support Officer
£24,402 – £28,353

Applications are invited for a new post within the Citysafe Strategy Unit.
Liverpool City Council is fully committed to partnership working, and to reducing crime / increasing community safety in line with the corporate and partnership vision, aims and priorities.

Liverpool City Council is a statutory partner in the Citysafe, Crime & Disorder Reduction Partnership which is working to reduce crime and disorder and increase community safety in Liverpool.

The Secure by Design Technical Support Officer will assist the Citysafe Strategy Unit with the development of accredited `Secure by Design’ technical solutions to local crime and disorder issues, delivery plans for specific crime issues including plans for reducing acquisitive crime, participate in the formulation of Standards to ensure technical crime reduction measures comply with government standards, undertake site surveys, and prepare reports in relation to the Council’s Gating Programmes and ensure programme / policy compliance, provide quality assurance, cost effectiveness and measure community satisfaction.

An important aspect of the postholders’ work will be to ensure effective implementation of the City Council’s statutory duties – particularly Section 17 of the Crime & Disorder Act 1998.

The successful candidate will be educated and be experienced in a relevant discipline such as engineering, architecture or housing. S/he will have experience supporting successful multi-agency working and programme management including monitoring relevant multi-agency projects and initiatives. They will have a working knowledge and understanding of issues relating to crime reduction and community safety and will be experienced in inter-agency working and liaison with a wide range of representatives including Elected Members and voluntary & community representatives. They will be committed to promoting equal opportunities and the City Council’s Equality Scheme.

The posts are politically restricted post under the terms of the 1989 Local Government and Housing Act. This dictates that the post holders must seek the Council’s permission before taking up any additional appointments or positions. Police Checks and Clearance are also necessary in respect of this post.

This is a fixed term post to 31st March 2011.

This post is subject to disclosure at the appropriate level.

All posts advertised are subject to review as a result of job evaluation.

Closing date: 24 July 2009 Ref: COM/4981/4431
Please quote reference number in all enquiries

Free internet access available in Liverpool libraries, one stop shops, and job centres

To instantly view full job details, including application form please go to
www.liverpool.gov.uk Otherwise telephone 0151 233 3003 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to speak to an advisor. 0151 233 3033 (answer machine) or 0151 225 3275 (Minicom)