Police Community Service Officer

The Community Service Officer (CSO) fills a limited authority uniformed position. The CSO is primarily responsible for handling non-emergency calls for service in support of the Police Department Patrol Division to include community caretaking functions.

Requirements

• Handle non-emergency calls for service involving abandoned motor vehicles, petty crimes, VIN Checks, traffic complaints, parking complaints, investigating, and assisting at traffic crash scenes and similar duties either in the field or lobby of the police department.
• Investigate motor vehicle crashes.
• Collect/preserve photographic and physical evidence and testify to the methods used.
• Issue warnings/citations for traffic crash investigations, parking, and nuisance violations.
• Preserve and maintain custody and security of found/recovered property.
• Patrol city streets in a vehicle or on foot; enforce parking regulations ordinances.
• Operate a motor vehicle in various conditions to include adverse and severe weather.
• Direct traffic at special events and traffic related emergencies.
• Perform limited clerical duties including but not limited to case viewing, data entry, and manual filing.
• Operate a computer terminal, MDT terminal, microfilm machine, copiers, and printers.
• Answer telephones, respond to requests and inquiries from the public and departmental personnel in a courteous manner, provide information on public records vs. confidential records, and provide general information regarding department policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Testify in City, State, and Federal court proceedings as required.
• Attending department sponsored training.
• Provide escort to individuals requiring entry to the police department.
• Assist Municipal Security Officers with specific duties and functions.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Pension