The Parks and Events Police Service are responsible for the routine patrolling of the parks, commons, and open spaces within Wandsworth; the enforcement of byelaws, dog control public spaces protection orders and other park regulations; and the policing of events. The Parks and Events Police provide a service 365 days a year and officers are on duty during peak hours.
Directly responsible to the Chief Officer of the Parks and Events Police Service for the operational policing and patrolling of the Borough’s parks, commons, and open spaces, including the policing of events within the borough.
Responsibilities
- Required to work alternating shift patterns including weekends, Bank holidays and unsociable hours on a casual as and when required basis as laid down by the Chief Officer Parks & Events Police (Inspector) or in his absence the Parks & Events Police Sergeant.
- Required to wear the prescribed uniform in accordance with the Parks & Events Police Uniform Policy, unless directed to the contrary by the Chief Officer Parks & Events Police (Inspector)
- Required to undergo and satisfactorily pass an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
- Responsible for patrolling all parks, commons and open spaces and other property under the control of the Council as required.
- Responsible for the prevention and detection of crime. Enforces Statute Law, Byelaws and other regulations, taking appropriate action where necessary to ensure that the Council’s facilities are enjoyed by law abiding citizens. Maintains public order and protects life and property within the parks and open spaces and throughout the borough whenever appropriate.
- Responsible for ensuring as far as is practical, that where there are conflicting interests between individuals or groups, an equitable balance of the use of parks and open spaces and other Council facilities within the borough is achieved. Where appropriate check that the users of Council facilities are duly authorised.
- Required to work with or on behalf of other departments of the Council and other Local Authorities and relevant agencies to enforce Statute Law, Byelaws and regulations, traffic and crowd control and provide suitable evidence in support of Anti-Social Behaviour Orders and Contracts as required. Also responsible for acting as an authorised Officer to issue fixed penalty notices for offences (e.g., for breaches of Public Space Protection Orders), on behalf of the Council, throughout the Borough.
- In the event of burglaries or damage to Council property, attends the scene, searches for intruders, preserves evidence and awaits the arrival of a Metropolitan Police Scenes of Crime Officer. Responsible for securing the property taking such action as necessary.
- Records details of missing persons and undertakes searches in the immediate vicinity as required.
- Acts as an authorised officer empowered to seize dangerous and stray dogs, where necessary, taking precautionary measures.
- Required to provide escorts for the Mayor and other dignitaries as necessary.
- Required to carry out rescues of human and animal victims as necessary and for co-ordinating the response of Emergency Services. Responsible for dealing with ill and injured persons. Administers first aid where necessary.
- Liaises with outside agencies including the Metropolitan Police Service, Fire Brigade, Ambulance Service, British Transport Police and the RSPCA as required. Takes part in planned joint operations when required.
- When required, supervises the control, movement and parking of vehicles in and on any park or open space or other area designated and applies the provisions of the Road Traffic Act and Highway Code as required, particularly in relation to events organised within the borough, and Chelsea Flower Show.
- Attends Crown / Magistrates’ Courts or any official enquiry to give evidence under oath as and when required.
- Completes all necessary paperwork following cautions, prosecutions as laid down in Council and pre-trial issues procedure.
- Required to learn and use the correct procedure in all radio communication. Responsible for monitoring the Council’s radio system at all times whilst on duty to enable a quick response to an emergency.
- Ensures that when on duty, all equipment, transport and uniforms are maintained in good order, used correctly and all damage is reported and recorded correctly.
- Receives, stores and returns property, which has been recovered from thefts or loss and ensures that the appropriate documentation is completed. Seizes and deals with property suspected of being involved in crime.
- Inspects fishing permits, multiple dog walking licences and all permits for event and filming activity authorised to use Council facilities, ensuring that they are valid. Inspects playground equipment and decides whether the equipment is safe to use. Isolates and reports all unsafe equipment as required.
- Required to attend Parks & Events Police and any Metropolitan Police training courses e.g., Statute Law, Council Byelaws, Personal Safety Training, First Aid, Defibrillator training, Health & Safety training, event traffic and crowd control and all other such training relevant to the duties of a Parks & Events Police Support Officer.
- To comply with all the Codes of Practice, including the Code of Conduct, and policies and procedures concerning data protection and health and safety.
- To be committed to the promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion for others, both colleagues and clients; to work to create and maintain a safe, supportive and welcoming environment where all people are treated with dignity and their identity and culture are valued and respected and to report any instances of inappropriate behaviour or discrimination.
- To be fully aware of and understand the duties and responsibilities arising from the Children’s Act 2004, the London Child Protection Procedures and Working Together in relation to child protection and safeguarding children and young people as this applies to your role within the council. To also be fully aware of the principles of safeguarding as they apply to vulnerable adults in relation to your work role. To ensure that your line manager is made aware and kept fully informed of any concerns which you may have in relation to safeguarding and/or child protection.
- To carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as required by the Chief Officer of the Parks and Events Police Service.
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