Rail Community Officer Team Leader

Who are we?

South Western Railway (SWR) operates over 1,500 services each weekday across the network and employs more than 5,000 people. We provide easy and convenient mobility, connecting people and communities in South West London, southern counties of England, and the Isle of Wight.

Join our team and help us continue to bring people together to get the most out of life.

About the job

To lead the Rail Community Officer team by example in the provision of a secure working environment for employees and customers of South Western Railway, enabling them to go about their business without fear of violence intimidation, or harassment.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Identify training requirements within team
• Assist with briefing process for team
• Assist with joint operational planning
• Enforcement of all railway legislation and other summary offences using conventional reporting methods.
• To prepare and submit written statements of evidence and to attend court to support prosecutions where necessary.
• Work as part of a team of Rail Community Officers and BTP staff
• To compile concise, comprehensive reports on activity witnessed
• The use of powers conferred to the individual by the Chief Constable of the BTP
• Proactively patrol known crime hotspot areas
• Engage with railway employees and members of the public to ensure the safety and security of the network
• Engage and establish relationships with the local community and non-railway agencies
• To act as a witness in court where and when necessary
• To actively engage in the prevention of anti-social behaviour
• To supplement uniform presence at the scene of emergencies and major incidents etc
• To respond to police requests in assisting control of access to sites, customer care assistance and any other appropriate duties

You'll need to be:

• Previous experience of performing in a high-pressure environment
• Previous customer service experience
• Railway Byelaw knowledge
• GCSE or equivalent level of education

When you join you will need to be: 

• Accredited under the ACPO Railway Safety Accreditation Scheme
• PACE trained and maintain competency 
• Other qualifications as necessary

This role requires the post holder to be accredited under the Railway Safety Accreditation Scheme.  The post holder is required to pass the required training and police vetting process.  The police vetting process suspends the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The role requires the applicant to have lived in the UK for the past 3 years. 

Working pattern (please ensure you can make this shift pattern)

On average you will be working 37 hours per week across 4 days per week.

4-Week Rotating Roster
Week 1:Monday to Thursday — 08:00 to 17:15

Week 2:Tuesday to Friday — 08:00 to 17:15

Week 3: Thursday to Saturday — 15:45 to 01:00 (late shift)

Week 4:Thursday to Saturday — 15:45 to 01:00 (late shift)

within the 4 week roster will include 1 Sunday 10:45 to 20:00 and a Wednesday 13:45 to 23:00

Hours and shifts can be changed depending on business needs. If using public transport, please ensure you can get to and from your shift.

The Reward

In return we offer a competitive salary and a variety of valuable benefits, including:

• Free duty and leisure travel on SWR services for employees
• Free leisure travel for spouse/partner and dependants (criteria dependent)
• 75% discount on many other train operating companies
• Full training and support with development
• Excellent pension scheme

We all belong at SWR. Our vision is to provide an inclusive environment for all colleagues, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment.

We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA+, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain a zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent.

We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive.

If you require additional support to complete your application due to a disability or neurodivergent condition, for example, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism, please follow the links below.  We encourage you to share any additional needs you may require so we can provide a fair and equal process for all who apply.

https://exceptionalindividuals.com/neurodiversity/

https://www.healthassured.org/blog/neurodiversity/