Environmental Crime Officer reference: r22457enGB

We are seeking four highly motivated individuals to work as Environmental Crime Officers in one of our two Area Enforcement Teams. As an Environmental Crime Officer, you will work to tackle a range of environmental crime, focusing primarily on high risk illegal waste sites and serious and significant waste crime. Using a variety of enforcement and disruption tactics you will seek to identify and stop these criminal activities to protect the environment and safeguard legitimate industry. To do this, you'll collect evidence, interview suspects and prepare casefiles and/or develop actions to disrupt the illegal operations across East Anglia Area, and be able to proactively establish good working relationships with colleagues and partners. You may also be involved in surveillance activities and might be asked to assist colleagues across the Area and country, so some travel and overnight stays should be expected. Successful candidates will require Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance before starting in post, and must achieve Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) level 2 (full) clearance after starting in post. Extensive experience in an investigatory or regulatory role, with significant experience in evidence collection/handling/application of enforcement sanctions and production of case files for court. Good understanding of the relevant environmental legislation (including the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016, Environment Act 1995 and Environmental Protection 1990) and thorough knowledge and experience working under the legislation governing criminal investigations. Applied knowledge and experience of surveillance and intelligence practices is also desirable. You should demonstrate a proven track record of leading investigations and achieving results, working alone or with others, showing self-reliance whilst being a good team player. Confidence dealing with hostile situations and an ability to proactively manage your own health and safety and that of others are key, as are an ability to complete tasks accurately.