Position Details
The Kenilworth Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of part-time Community Service Officer (CSO).
The CSO is a uniformed, non-sworn member of the Department who supports patrol operations, provides community services, and performs law enforcement-related duties that do not require a sworn officer.
This regular part-time position is normally scheduled for two to three 8-hour days per week. Work hours are typically within 7 am – 4 pm but may vary based on staffing, emergencies, special events, and operational needs, including occasional weekends and holidays.
The position includes indoor and outdoor assignments in varying weather conditions and may involve strenuous activity or work under emergency or adverse circumstances.
Example of Duties:
Community Service Officers perform a variety of field and support duties, including:
- Staffing an assigned school crossing when school is in session.
- Enforcing Village parking regulations and Village ordinances.
- Assisting police officers with traffic control at crash scenes, fires, special events, and other incidents.
- Assisting with animal-related complaints, including animal ordinance enforcement, reported animal bites, and animal impoundment.
- Assisting motorists and citizens, including vehicle lockouts.
- Checking abandoned vehicles and motorists who may need assistance.
- Providing courier services for the Village Departments, including deliveries to the post office, circuit court, and other law enforcement agencies.
- Transporting village vehicles for service and maintenance.
- Providing short-term relief for Records and front-desk functions as necessary, providing information, accepting applicable fees, and making referrals.
- Completing reports and other required documentation.
- Reporting unsafe or unsanitary conditions observed within the Village.
- Testifying in court when required.
- Assisting with other duties within the scope of the position as directed by a supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to:
- Gather, analyze and evaluate evidence or facts to arrive at a sound conclusion.
- Interview witnesses and gather information.
- Learn, understand, and apply pertinent laws, departmental rules and policies.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Work independently in the absence of supervision.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing,
- Work extended hours as operations require.
Applicants must:
- Be 21 years of age or older
- Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Possess and maintain a valid Illinois Class D driver's license and a safe driving record.
- Be able to read, speak, and write English effectively.
The duties described above are intended to illustrate the general nature and level of work performed by the Community Service Officer and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications associated with the position.
Application packets and additional information is available at:
https://www.vok.org/Jobs.aspx
Questions may be directed to:
Chief of Police Don Silva, Village of Kenilworth
The Village of Kenilworth is an Equal Opportunity Employer
