Patrol and Response Officer

Job introduction

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

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Job title: Patrol and Response Officer

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

The role:

• Liverpool City Council is seeking a Patrol and Response Officer to enhance community safety across the city
• The Patrol and Response Officer role involves providing mobile security and enforcement services to a wide range of customers and communities to reduce and tackle aspects of crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour, and to reduce the fear of crime through proactive patrols and by using a range of enforcement. The successful post holder will work in close cooperation with internal and external partners, especially blue-light partners to promote the Safer Parks programme and contribute towards key themes within the Council Plan such as Thriving Communities
• It is important to note that a good level of physical fitness is required for this role as it involves long periods of driving, foot and bicycle patrols, and opening / closing gates. The successful post holder may also perform guarding duties and respond to emergencies involving kneeling, bending or lifting
• The ideal candidate will have a formal qualification in a relevant field or relevant experience in a uniformed role, along with a full, current UK driving licence and excellent communication and time management skills. The Patrol and Response Officer role involves working on a shift basis that covers weekend working, day and night shifts, and bank holiday working so a flexible approach is essential. You will receive shift allowance as determined by your rota

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme - option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time - a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme
• Medicash

Next steps:
Closing date: midnight Friday 15th August 2025
Shortlisting date: Tuesday 19th August 2025
Interview date: planned W/C Monday 25th August 2025
Interview type: face to face competency interview, which will include a role play exercise

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Ron Kemble via ronald.kemble@liverpool.gov.uk or 0151 233 6482.

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Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.

Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam / Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.