Community Service Officer (Part-Time)

Rochelle Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• cityofrochelle.net

Phone:

• 815-562-6763

Email:

• ppavia@rochelleil.us

Application Deadline:

• 05/31/23

Salary:

• $19.00/hour

Sworn:

• 23

Population:

• 9.500

Position Details

Description:

Community Service Officers (CSO) are uniformed, unarmed civilians assigned to supplement sworn police officers in the enforcement of city ordinances and other duties. The position is a part-time, entry-level job intended for individuals interested in pursuing a future career in law enforcement. A CSO will work in an environment that encourages the development of problem-solving and decision-making skills while providing many opportunities to enhance interpersonal communication abilities. Working alongside our police officers, a CSO will develop a deeper understanding of police procedure, tactics, and operations to aid in becoming a certified law enforcement officer at a local, county, or state agency.

Principal duties and responsibilities of Community Service Officers include:

• Community Service:
• aiding the public and handling non-criminal complaints
• providing traffic-related services such as traffic control or school crossing details
• patrolling areas of the City where parking violations often occur
• helping at special events
• Calls of Service:
• take incident and traffic accident reports
• take walk-in station reports
• learn, interpret, and apply appropriate laws, ordinances, and Department policies to provide the public and coworkers with information or assistance
• Ordinance Violations:
• enforce ordinance violations, such as parking, animals, & vehicle stickers
• investigate complaints of animal bites, assist in the return of lost pets to their owners, and facilitate animal control initiatives
• Departmental Support:
• transporting vehicles and equipment for repair
• picking up items called for by supervisors
• assisting with written reports

Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Valid Driver's License
• Requires skills in communicating effectively, verbally and in writing
• Must be able to remain calm and focused in emergency situations
• Works well under pressure and function at a high level under hectic conditions
• Must participate in and successfully complete all stages of the hiring process, which will include:
• oral interview
• drug test
• background check

Work Hours: 

Position typically works no more than three (3) shifts per week. The shifts are eight (8) hours in length. Candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

Submit completed applications at:

cityofrochelle.net

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