Community Service Officer (CSO)

City of Lockport

HR Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.cityoflockport.net

Phone:

• 815-838-0549

Email:

• mzambrano@lockport.org

Application Deadline:

• Until Filled

Salary:

• $17 - $20/hour, DOQ

Sworn:

• 41

Population:

• 26,094

Position Details

SUMMARY:

The Community Service Officer (CSO) Division is designed to assist the Patrol Division in performing all the tasks which are necessary and service oriented by nature. This assistance will afford relief to the Patrol Division in order that the beat officers can better provide the police services and functions for the City of Lockport.

Hours:

40 hours/week (M-F, 8 am to 4 pm with some flexibility)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or logical to the position.

• The enforcement of parking violations throughout the City.
• The direction of traffic at accident scenes and other locations.
• Conduct traffic counts and surveys.
• Preparing simple reports, i.e. lost property.
• Relief in office, for breaks etc.
• Assist with transportation of police vehicles for maintenance, repairs, etc.
• Making bank deposits, mail transfers, and other types of deliveries.
• Handling of simple dog calls when an animal officers is not available.
• Substitute for crossing guards when they are not available.
• Providing general assistance to the public.
• Assisting with Crime Prevention activities.
• Handling light maintenance in house of an emergency nature or occasionally light janitorial duties.
• Motorist Assist including disabled vehicles and vehicle lock outs.
• Perform other miscellaneous tasks/duties, as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Valid drivers license
• At least 18 years old
• Must acquire and maintain all necessary certifications; including, but not limited to LEADS Certification
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ability to exercise sound discretion and to maintain the confidence of superiors in performing the duties of the position.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with citizens, City officials, department staff, and other City Departments. 

ETHICS:

Treat people with respect; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. No employee/staff of the City shall have any interest, whether financial or personal, in the profits of any contract, service, or other work performed by the city, or shall personally profit directly or indirectly from any person or company, unless the employee discloses a financial interest and the benefit is granted as a result of following the formal bidding requirements of the City.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics as described here are representative of those that an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable any individuals with disabilities that may affect the performance of their essential functions. The various noise levels in the work environment are normally quiet, but on occasion may include a loud and/or noisy environment.

*The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

How to Apply:

All interested candidates can apply for this position by clicking:

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Please attach your resume when completing the application or submit your resume and any required documents directly to:

Marina Zambrano, HR Department

mzambrano@lockport.org

*The City of Lockport is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon any status protected under local, state or federal laws.

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