ORI Inspecting Officer

We are looking for dedicated ORI Inspecting Officers to join our Operational Risk Management Team.

At Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (DSFRS) we're committed to making our communities safer. We are proud of our people and their dedication to the safety of the communities in Devon and Somerset, and all those who visit our counties.

Benefits of working for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service

We have built a reputation for encouraging our employees to succeed. We offer a supportive, safe environment where team members mirror the core values of the Service. They say working here is "Very rewarding", "there are flexible working hours (and they) promote respect, achievement and honesty", "It's a privilege to work with such great people".

Please see the Benefits page on our website for more details.

In this role you will work with the Operational Risk Management Team to support the effective management and development of Operational Risk within the Service. In turn, you will be given the opportunity to develop new skills, progress and shape better services for the community.

As an ORI Inspecting Officer, you will be:

Carrying out Level 1, 2 and 3 Operational Risk Inspections which the ORI management team have identified as an assessable risk.
Preparing reports for management as required and populating electronic templates for processing.
Working with both internal and external stakeholders in the development of Service risk Information.
Gathering relevant risk information and completing operational risk profiles for identified premises and sites.
Informing internal stakeholders of any relevant information found whilst carrying out operational risk Inspections.
How to apply
You will be required to complete an application form and submit a document evidencing how you meet the following essential criteria from the Job Description and Person Specification.

We are not able to shortlist for interview from a CV to please evidence the following in full, demonstrating how you meet each of the below essential criteria:

Experience of carrying out operational risk inspections and the capture of relevant information.
Knowledge and understanding of the specific risks posed by both High-Rise Residential buildings and Naval and Military bases
To help you complete this part of the application form please find attached below the word document "ORI Inspecting Officer - Essential Criteria for application" for you to download and complete with your evidence for the above criteria. You can then upload this document when requested when completing your application. Please note that there is a maximum word count of 600 words (Excluding titles) applied to your evidence document.

Evidence submitted in relation to the essential criteria above will be used for shortlisting applications received.

Our values
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment and adhere to the Services Safeguarding Policy.

Fire and Rescue Authority roles are listed in Schedule 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) Exceptions Order and as such it is our policy to require all applicants to disclose any criminal convictions (both spent and unspent) including driving offences, cautions and reprimands.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority are committed to the rehabilitation of offenders, and as such any positive disclosure will incorporate a reasonable and proportionate response.

As a Service and as individuals:

We are proud to help
We are honest
We are respectful
we are working together
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service recognise and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities that we serve, and we aspire for this to be reflected in our workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experience and beliefs, who share our values to consider working for us.

Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.