Community Service Officer

Village of Wilmette

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.wilmette.gov

Phone:

• 847-853-7503

Application Deadline:

• Open Until Filled

Salary:

• Starting: $26.31 - $34.92/hour, dependent on qualifications.

  The Village offers excellent benefits which includes:

  • Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
  • Medical
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Voluntary participation in a deferred compensation program (457 plan)
  • Paid time off 

Population:

• 28,000

Position Details

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER I

The Village of Wilmette is seeking to fill the vacancy for Community Service Officer I (CSO I), a non-sworn position within the Police Department.

The CSO I is primarily responsible for duties related to the coordination, planning, organization, communication, and administration of the Department’s property and evidence functions.

General Responsibilities:

This position is an integral part of Public Safety and will be primarily responsible for coordinating the Police Department’s property and evidence functions, including maintaining inventories, handling evidence, processing FOIA requests, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and procedures. Additional responsibilities include coordinating vehicle and equipment maintenance, assisting with purchasing and vendor coordination, supporting special events, issuing permits, maintaining records, and providing general operational support to the Police Department. 

Position Requirements:

• The successful candidate must be a high school graduate or equivalent and possess a valid Illinois Class D Driver’s License.
• Prior experience in law enforcement, municipal government, records management, or evidence/property management is preferred.
• Experience with evidence/property management software and FOIA processing is also preferred.
• Candidates should possess knowledge of relevant Illinois statutes, the Village of Wilmette Code, local parking ordinances, and Illinois traffic laws.
• The position requires the ability to walk, stand, and drive for prolonged periods of time, as well as work independently with limited supervision.
• Essential qualifications include strong written, oral, listening, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Candidates must be able to remain calm and professional in stressful situations while interacting courteously and effectively with residents, motorists, and the general public.

Application and Selection Process:

Interested candidates should complete an online application found on the Village’s Self-Service Employment Opportunities webpage at:

https://wilmette.munisselfservice.com/ess

• Attach your resume and cover letter
• Paper submissions will not be accepted
• Employment applications will be reviewed as they are received
• The position will remain open until filled 

Candidates should be prepared to undergo multiple interviews and a written exam related to tasks that may be encountered on the job.

The successful candidate shall undergo a pre-employment physical examination that includes:

• Back evaluation
• Drug and alcohol screening
• Background investigation
• A driver’s license records check 

The Village of Wilmette is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are critical to the Village’s success. The Village seeks to recruit the most talented individuals from a diverse candidate pool and strongly encourages applications to be submitted from all genders, all races, all sexual orientations, people with disabilities, and Military Veterans.

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