Enforcement Officers - 4753
2
East Midlands
Nottingham
Trentside Offices
Staff Grade 4
Fixed Term
Full Time
Intelligence, Operational Delivery, Policing
£26,869 (pro-rata)
To be part of a team providing the area lead on the prevention, intelligence gathering and enforcement of environmental crime, undertaking specialist enforcement including investigation, surveillance, disclosure and preparation of case files to tackle serious environmental offenders and protect the environment.
To advise and support other teams in enforcement work.
Carrying out investigations and delivering enforcement action (including gathering and critically evaluating evidence) produce comprehensive, high quality case files to enable the Environment Agency to take appropriate action.
Provide advice on intelligence, enforcement procedures, evidence gathering and handling to support other Environment Agency teams in bringing successful cases.
Lead and co-ordinate the timely completion and presentation of enforcement cases ensuring that cases are effectively prepared and presented, in line with current legislation, to support effective enforcement action on poor performing sites, illegal exports and illegal dumping.
Liaise with other enforcement organisations to share best practice and knowledge. Encouraging closer working relationships with our partners.
Encourage and develop a safety conscious culture within the team to deliver work and ensure that all enforcement operations are risk assessed and health and safety procedures are followed to minimise the risk of harm to Environment Agency staff and members of the public.
To advise and support other teams in enforcement work.
Carrying out investigations and delivering enforcement action (including gathering and critically evaluating evidence) produce comprehensive, high quality case files to enable the Environment Agency to take appropriate action.
Provide advice on intelligence, enforcement procedures, evidence gathering and handling to support other Environment Agency teams in bringing successful cases.
Lead and co-ordinate the timely completion and presentation of enforcement cases ensuring that cases are effectively prepared and presented, in line with current legislation, to support effective enforcement action on poor performing sites, illegal exports and illegal dumping.
Liaise with other enforcement organisations to share best practice and knowledge. Encouraging closer working relationships with our partners.
Encourage and develop a safety conscious culture within the team to deliver work and ensure that all enforcement operations are risk assessed and health and safety procedures are followed to minimise the risk of harm to Environment Agency staff and members of the public.
The Area Enforcement Team's (AET) prime responsibility is to tackle serious/complex environmental crime to ensure crime reduction.
AETs provide specialist enforcement skills to:
- reduce environmental crime;
- deal effectively with complex and serious offences;
- manage criminal intelligence at a local level;
- provide specialist enforcement support and advice to staff across functions.
- develop prevention, intelligence and enforcement expertise.
AETs provide specialist enforcement skills to:
- reduce environmental crime;
- deal effectively with complex and serious offences;
- manage criminal intelligence at a local level;
- provide specialist enforcement support and advice to staff across functions.
- develop prevention, intelligence and enforcement expertise.
Able to demonstrate experience of working in intelligence led enforcement and active involvement in criminal investigations;
Experienced in evidence gathering, statement writing, interviewing of suspects and witnesses, completion of case files, and familiarity with the court system;
A working knowledge of investigative legislation, including the Police and Criminal Evidence Act, Criminal Procedures and Investigation Act and its Code of Practice, Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, Data Protection Act, and Proceeds of Crime Act;
An understanding of environmental legislation including the Environmental Permitting Regulations, and Environment Act;
Ability to follow corporate procedures, using computer packages including the Government Protective Marking Scheme, use of the Confidential source register, MEMEX, CMS and the principles of the Enforcement and Sanctions Statement;
Able to proactively establish good working relationships with colleagues and internal and external partners;
Proven ability to complete tasks accurately and with minimum supervision, either working individually or as part of a team.
Experienced in evidence gathering, statement writing, interviewing of suspects and witnesses, completion of case files, and familiarity with the court system;
A working knowledge of investigative legislation, including the Police and Criminal Evidence Act, Criminal Procedures and Investigation Act and its Code of Practice, Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, Data Protection Act, and Proceeds of Crime Act;
An understanding of environmental legislation including the Environmental Permitting Regulations, and Environment Act;
Ability to follow corporate procedures, using computer packages including the Government Protective Marking Scheme, use of the Confidential source register, MEMEX, CMS and the principles of the Enforcement and Sanctions Statement;
Able to proactively establish good working relationships with colleagues and internal and external partners;
Proven ability to complete tasks accurately and with minimum supervision, either working individually or as part of a team.
Closing Date: 10th May 2017 at 23:55 hours
The role will require regular travel some times on a national basis so a full driving licence is required.
Please contact the Enforcement Team Leader Peter Haslock on: Jabber 55030 or external 020302 55030 or by email: Peter.Haslock@environment-agency.gov.uk if you want to discuss the position.
The role will require regular travel some times on a national basis so a full driving licence is required.
Please contact the Enforcement Team Leader Peter Haslock on: Jabber 55030 or external 020302 55030 or by email: Peter.Haslock@environment-agency.gov.uk if you want to discuss the position.
10/05/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
12 months
Illegal Activity Detection and Enforcement
Uses intelligence to detect suspected illegal activities. Instigates and carries out enforcement action where illegal activities have been detected.
Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets.
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
Deals with Hostile Situations
Responds appropriately and effectively to hostile individuals when carrying out enforcement work.
Driving Licence
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.