Design Crime Officer

Previous unsuccessful applicants who have applied or interviewed for this role within the last 6 months are not eligible to apply on this occasion.

Applications are invited for the post of Design Out Crime Officer (DOCO). The role is key in the force’s delivery of Designing Out Crime and Crime Reduction. It is a Specialist Role in Policing set out by the NPCC.

The UK Police Service has a number of specialised Designing Out Crime Officers (DOCOs) whose role is to provide specialist security advice and guidance as it pertains to the built environment at every stage of the design process, from pre-planning to the full development control process, in order to minimise the potential for crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour at the earliest stage.

Liaising with architects, designers and developers, DOCOs provide ongoing specialist advice on the security of new buildings and the refurbishment of existing buildings to enable building designs to be as safe and secure as is reasonably possible, promoting an awareness of the principles of crime prevention through design to both build awareness of, and ensure the adoption of, recommended security standards and specifications.

The DOCO role is referenced within planning policy for England, Scotland and Wales, adding significant weight to their involvement in issues of design and both the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and National Planning Practice Guidance (NPPG) promote creating safe and sustainable communities, encouraging pre-application discussion between planners and DOCOs, and also involving architects, developers and key stakeholders. Alongside WMP colleagues, such as Counter Terrorism Security Advisors, Neighbourhood Policing Teams and other specialist and force departments.

The Force Design Out Crime Team support Neighbourhood Policing Teams and other force departments with their partnership working, problem solving and crime prevention interventions.

Acting as tactical advisors in Crime Prevention, DOCO’s are expected to develop crime prevention initiatives in support of the force policing priorities. Supporting colleagues to deliver those initiatives.

• Designing Out Crime across Local Policing Areas
• Tactical Crime Prevention Advice to force
• Safer Parking Park Mark scheme
• Sanctuary Scheme
• Operation Bridger
• Home Office Places of Worship Security Scheme
Safety and Security of specialised assets – Cash Centres etc

Ideally, applicants will have previously attended and passed the relevant training courses Police Crime Prevention Academy (PCPA) Level 4 Crime Reduction and Level 5 Designing Out Crime - recognition of prior experience and learning may be required, dependent on qualification taken.

Full training however, will be given through the Police Crime Prevention Academy. This is completed both through residential training courses and distance learning, through submission of a portfolio of work.

The successful candidate is also expected to annually undertake role specific CPD as set out by the PCPA, and attend a two-day training event (ATLAS).

Essential:

• Evidence knowledge of the National Intelligence Model, Data Protection Act 1998, Human Rights Act 1998, Freedom of Information Act 2000 and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• The ability to prepare tactical packages developed from intelligence, which positively impact on crime.
• Thrive+
• Requirement to hold a full UK driving license and an ability to travel throughout the West Midlands region if required.
• Effective communication skills using a variety of methods to ensure clear, accurate and Lawful sharing of information.
• High level of computer literacy, good IT skills, including familiarity with MS Packages and Office 365. CONNECT – Control works and other force systems
• Ability to write and deliver training to internal and external stakeholders.

Desirable:

• An understanding of current legislation, regulations and policy in respect of planning and building design.
• CPTED and other principles that support Crime Reduction
• Project Management
• Training Qualification
• Member of a Professional Security body – e.g. Security Institute or ASIS International etc
• Pr…