Environmental Enforcement Officer

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We are seeking an experienced and proactive Environmental Crime Officer to support our clients' Environmental Enforcement team based in the East Midlands in tackling fly-tipping across the borough on a part-time basis. This role will be focused on the investigation, evidence gathering, and enforcement of fly-tipping and associated environmental offences, contributing to the protection of public spaces and the local environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Investigate reports of fly-tipping and associated environmental crimes within the borough.
* Gather and preserve evidence in line with legislative requirements, including CCTV footage, witness statements, and physical evidence.
* Issue Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs), Community Protection Notices (CPNs), and initiate prosecutions where appropriate.
* Conduct interviews under caution in accordance with PACE (Police and Criminal Evidence Act).
* Draft legal case files and liaise with legal services for prosecutions.
* Carry out proactive patrols in known hotspot areas and support any targeted enforcement operations.
* Liaise with internal teams (e.g. waste, street cleansing, legal) and external partners including police and community groups.
* Maintain accurate records and input case data into council systems in a timely manner.
* Provide advice and education to the public and businesses on lawful waste disposal.
About You:
* Proven experience in i...
Location:
Derby
Salary:
£18 - £20 /hour
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Animal Care, Farming & Outdoors

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