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Post Title: Police Constable – Designing Out Crime Officer (aka Vulnerable Location Intervention Officer)Type of contract: PermanentRank/Grade: PCDirectorate/Department: Neighbourhood Policing – Local PolicingStatement of expectation for the role: 2 year tenure period attached to the roleVetting level required: RV/CTC (internal officers may be required to undertake a vetting check before moving to the role) Location: Bishopsgate Police StationSalary: According to National Pay Scales plus allowancesWho are we?As City of London Police, we protect the people, businesses and infrastructure of the City of London, one of the most important and dynamic environments in the UK and globally. City of London Police is the smallest home office force area in the country, so does that make our job any less challenging? Absolutely not – because there’s so much going on.City of London Police play a vital role in keeping the City of London diverse community safe. As a Police Officer you will be helping to making the city safer and deliver a valued service for those that live, work and visit the City.The City of London Police is keen to promote flexible working and will, subject to operational policing requirements, proactively consider all applications to work flexibly.The City of London Police is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.Description Of Department:The Multi Agency Prevention Team is a small group of officers who lead at operational level (with inputs and tactical and strategic level) on various thematic areas e.g. Intervention and Prevention for Adults, Children and Young People, ASB, and Vulnerable Locations. The team is there to provide specialist advice and support to colleagues and partners across the City of London Police and Partners, as well as proactive and reactive interventions and responses to problem solving in these areas.This role is based within the Multi Agency Prevention team (MAPT), based in Bishopsgate Police Station.This role will be working with part of a team of ‘can-do’ people, supervised by a Sergeant and managed by an Inspector.This role is crucial in achieving Our Policing Plan 2025-2028 objectives of: keeping people in the City safe and feeling safe, along with preventing Anti-Social behaviour and protecting the vulnerable, in line with the Force Neighbourhood Policing and Engagement Strategy.About The Role:Within this role, you will be required to:Liaise with architects, designers and developers; promoting an awareness of the designing out crime service, NPCC approved crime prevention initiatives, including Secure by Design; to build awareness of the principles of crime prevention through design; and to build adoption of recommended standards and specificationsProvide specialist advice on the security, design and refurbishment of developments to influence their design standards and specifications to minimise crime, disorder and anti-social behaviourEngage with Local Authority planning departments to influence their prioritisation of reducing crime and the fear of crime as a key development principle, and to foster the incorporation of relevant policies in their local plan and other key documents relating to the Built environment (e.g. Supplementary Planning Guidance, CIL guidance, Housing Strategy etc.)Review planning applications, to identify areas of risk to the public and to the force and escalate these appropriately.Represent the force in consultations with external organisations on new situational crime prevention initiatives, planning policies and legislation, and planning applications; to ensure that local policing needs are represented appropriately.Maintain comprehensive, accurate records of activities and outcomes and provide management reports as required, to support management decision making; and to enable after the event analysis of lessons learned.Conduct visits under the Park Mark Scheme on behalf of the British Parking Association and Secured by Design.Work with Counter Terrorism Security Officers in line with the agreed MOU and ensure to work within its parameters. Conducting of OP Bridger visits as requested. Conduct visits under the Police CPI Sanctuary Scheme for domestic abuse victimsComplete required Continuous professional development for the role as outlined by your line manager.Support the problem-solving approach to crime and ASB of local BCUs, by providing advice on the built environment and conduct environmental visuals audits.Support Crime prevention messaging and other wider campaigns/projects as directed by your line manager. This could include Places of Worship Scheme, Safer Streets fund and blue light collaboration work.Key Skills/Knowledge/Experience:Existing Level 5 SBA accredited Design out Crime Qualification Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels with both internal and external customers and stakeholders.Be able to work on your own initiative with minimum supervision.Excellent planning and organisational skills (operations, meetings, events etc.).The ability to work effectively in a pressurised environment and the ability to meet deadlines.Proven administrative skills and the ability to produce management reports when required.Be fully operational and fully deployable.The application and interview will be tested under Level 1 of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework.Applicants who fail to address the skills/knowledge/experience of the job description/role will not be considered.If you would like to discuss the post in more detail, please contact Insp Rachel Bullimore (Rachel.Bullimore@cityoflondon.police.uk) or PS Ross Morton (Ross.Morton@cityoflondon.police.uk)The closing date for applications is Sunday 31st May 2026 @ 23:59This vacancy is open only to those who have the right to work in the UK.[For internal candidates only] Please note that your application will not be considered without the completed endorsement form. Please ensure you leave enough time for your verifiers and senior leaders to complete the support of your application before the closing date.Please note if you are a student officer and have not yet completed your probationary period, please contact your supervisor prior to submitting your application, to check your eligibility.Please note Officers who are not within 3 months of completing their tenure period, will not be eligible to apply for internal roles. This applies only to Officers who are not currently working within this Directorate.The City of London Police is keen to promote flexible working and will, subject to operational policing requirements, proactively consider all applications to work flexibly.The City of London Police is committed to equality of opportunities and continuously strive for inclusivity within our Force. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly from those who are disabled, have long-term health conditions, and/or are neurodivergent, those with Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic backgrounds, female candidates, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.Benefits: We strive to ensure all our information and services are accessible to and useable by everyone. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, please get in touch with HR via hrservices@cityoflondon.police.ukIn Return, We Will Offer a Number Of Benefits Including a Generous Pension Scheme, a Free Oyster Card For London (TFL) Travel And Subsidised National Rail Travel, Which Allows You To Travel Within a 70 Mile Radius. For Further Information Please Visit:https://careers.cityoflondon.police.uk/workingThe ATOC Rail Travel Concession allows regular serving police officers to travel on National Rail services within a 70 mile radius of London for a small monthly cost. This is a taxable benefit that the City of London Police negotiates and Officers make a contribution to the cost of the scheme. If you wish to confirm if your journey would be covered under this scheme, please contact HR Services directly as the 70 miles is an approximation. *A diverse workforce improves the service we provide to our public by making us more approachable and relevant within our communities. This is why it’s vitally important that we recruit people from a wide range of communities and backgrounds with an understanding of cultural issues and a wide range of skills. We therefore particularly encourage female and people from Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic communities to join us.The way we work is changing. With a few exceptions most roles will be able to accommodate part time, job share and flexible working patterns. We can also offer hybrid working patterns of home and office based shift patterns. Feel free to speak to us about any flexible working requirements.The Force Has a Number Of Staff Support Networks That Can Offer You Support And Advice. Applicants Are Very Welcome To Contact The Networks Directly If They Need Any Support Or Ask Any Question Before They Apply. For Further Information On The Networks And Their Contact Details Please Visit:https://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/police-forces/city-of-london-police/areas/city-of-london/about-us/about-us/equality-and-diversity2/equality-and-diversity-support-networks/
