Park Warden

Park Warden

Location: Belfast (East & West Areas)

Pay Rate: 15.82 per hour

Hours: 37 hours per week

Start Date: Immediate

Hatched Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of Belfast City Council for Park Wardens to support the safety, security, and management of parks and open spaces across Belfast.

This role is ideally suited to candidates with experience in security, patrols, venue or facility opening and closing, public safety, enforcement, community safety, or dealing with anti-social behaviour.

Key Responsibilities

• Patrol parks, cemeteries, allotments and open spaces.
• Open, secure and inspect council facilities and buildings.
• Enforce park by-laws, dog control orders, litter regulations and alcohol restrictions.
• Respond to incidents of anti-social behaviour and public disorder.
• Challenge inappropriate behaviour and provide guidance to park users.
• Gather information and evidence relating to incidents and complaints.
• Complete detailed incident, inspection and enforcement reports.
• Conduct routine inspections of park infrastructure, play areas and facilities.
• Work alongside the PSNI and other partner agencies when required.
• Support community events and provide excellent customer service to members of the public.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

• A full UK driving licence.
• At least 1 year's experience in a security-related role involving patrols, site security, opening and closing facilities, alarm setting, access control, or incident reporting.
• Experience dealing directly with members of the public.
• Experience handling challenging situations, conflict management, or anti-social behaviour.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to complete accurate reports.
• The ability to work independently and make sound decisions in the field.

Desirable Experience

Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with backgrounds in:

• Security Officer
• Mobile Patrol Officer
• Door Supervisor
• Community Safety Warden
• Environmental Enforcement Officer
• Civil Enforcement Officer
• Neighbourhood Warden
• Park Ranger
• Event Security
• Housing or Community Safety Enforcement

What You'll Need

• Professional and confident approach.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Good observation and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

If you have security experience, enjoy working with the public, and are confident dealing with challenging situations, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply now!