Community Engagement & Police Support Officer

City of Burlington, Vermont; New Jersey; On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burlington, Vermont, seeks a dedicated fieldworker to support police operations through varied fieldwork and front-desk duties. Responsibilities include fingerprinting, assisting in traffic control, and processing departmental paperwork.

You will collaborate closely with officers, perform data entry, and help maintain community relations during patrols. Must meet CJIS standards and hold a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must meet CJIS standards within six (6) months of hire.
• Three (3) years of customer service experience.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be federally qualified to carry and discharge a firearm.
• Excellent communication and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs shift work in a rotation of days, evenings, and nights, including weekends.
• Front desk duties: receive visitors, direct to offices, answer calls, relay messages.
• Take fingerprints for background checks by appointment.
• Enforce parking regulations and towing; enforce animal regulations.
• Assist officers in traffic control during crashes, events, or arrests.
• Process subpoenas or department paperwork and deliver court documents.
• Transport department vehicles as needed; support field police operations.
• Perform data entry and maintain community relations during patrols.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Driver's license

Firearm qualification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Burlington, Vermont, seeks a dedicated fieldworker to support police operations through varied fieldwork and front-desk duties. Responsibilities include fingerprinting, assisting in traffic control, and processing departmental paperwork.

You will collaborate closely with officers, perform data entry, and help maintain community relations during patrols. Must meet CJIS standards and hold a valid driver’s license.