Community Service Officer

Village of River Forest

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.vrf.us/careers

Phone:

• 708-714-3526

Email:

• sphyfer@vrf.us

Application Deadline:

• Until Filled (First review of applications will occur June 21, 2021)

Salary:

• Salary range for this non-exempt position is $48,750 - $63,943 plus an excellent benefits package.

  Starting salary DOQ.

Sworn:

• 29

Population:

• 11,172

Position Details

Position Opening

Full-Time Community Service Officer 

The Village of River Forest is accepting applications for the full-time position of Community Service Officer (CS0).

The CSO is a uniformed, non-sworn member of the Police Department that reports to the Support Services Sergeant. The CSO interacts heavily with the public and performs police-related duties that do not require the services if a sworn officer such as traffic control, enforcement of local ordinances, investigation of private property traffic accidents, and responding to non-criminal service calls.

A copy of the job description is available at www.vrf.us/careers.

This position requires an individual who communicates effectively, demonstrates a command of Village regulations, attention to detail, integrity, a dedication to providing outstanding customer service, sound independent judgment and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a team environment.

Minimum Education, Experience & Training:

• High school degree or GED certificate required; 30 hours of coursework at an accredited College/University in police science, fire science or a public safety related field is preferred.
• Prior law enforcement, fire service and/or animal control experience preferred.

Position Information:

Position typically works Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Some overtime, after hours and weekend assignments may be required.

Successful candidate must:

• Hold a valid Illinois driver’s license and Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card
• Be able to pass a drug screen and background check 

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references to the application portal at:

www.vrf.us/careers

A job description can be found at:

www.vrf.us/careers

The Village of River Forest is an equality opportunity employer.

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