Community Service Officer

• Investigates or assists in the investigation of motor vehicle accidents
• May issue traffic citations based on these investigations
• May direct traffic and issue parking citations
• Responds to routine or minor late reported offenses
• Investigates those incidents and writes clear and articulate police reports regarding those investigations
• Performs desk and in-house assignments
• Prepares lost or found property reports
• Assists in compiling and tabulating records, reports, and special studies
• Assists residents and visitors in locating appropriate social service agencies
• Assist at minor crime scenes (assigned by a Supervisor only)
• Delivers emergency messages and other materials as required
• Prepares and delivers presentations to schools, homeowners, and civic organizations on a variety of topics ranging from crime prevention to home security
• Attends Court on/off duty, which will be compensated per contract
• Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation
• Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers
• Performs related work as required for this position description only

• High School diploma or GED equivalent, plus two (2) years of experience in a related field
• Ability to complete PSA Training (to include Accident / Parking Enforcement Training)
• Knowledge of Department Regulations, City Ordinances, State Statutes and Federal Laws, or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge in a reasonable period of time
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with superiors, City Officials, Law Enforcement personnel and the general public
• Ability to respond to and investigate major vehicle accidents and other related activities and incidents
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Skill in preparing and maintaining complete and accurate reports
• Skill in making group presentations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public

Associate's degree, plus four (4) years of experience in a related field

• Low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans
• 4-Day Work Week
• Award Winning Wellness Program
• Generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program