Community Service Officer

National Police; Lake Geneva (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police in Lake Geneva, WI, seeks a Community Service Officer to support basic law enforcement operations. This entry-level, non-sworn civilian role handles animal, code, zoning issues, vehicle lockouts, and parking violations while assisting sworn officers at events.

Occasional Booking Officer duties may be assigned, including paperwork and related tasks. The position requires sprint of first aid and CPR, and weekend/holiday availability; candidates with Criminal Justice studies are

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen.
• Minimum age 18.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to react quickly and effectively to stressful situations.
• Able to work weekends, some weeknights and holidays.
• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously.
• Entry-level position; preference for Criminal Justice students.

Responsibilities

• Operate, with proficiency, all equipment related to the Community Service Officer position.
• Enforce parking regulations.
• Complete all paperwork, and documents necessary to the Community Service Officer position, including, but not limited to, citizen contact forms, victim information sheets, juvenile forms, and parking citations.
• Notify parents/guardians of juveniles involved in mischief or those taken into custody.
• Conduct building and premise security inspections.
• Miscellaneous duties where a sworn police officer is not needed.
• Be able to provide essential first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Stress management

Multitasking

Self-control

Integrity

Work schedule flexibility

Criminal Justice student preference

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Criminal Justice student preference

Job description

Salary: $24.52 to $27.74/hour

Position Summary:

This is a non-sworn uniformed civilian position supporting basic law enforcement operations. Community Service Officers handle minor non-emergency calls such as animal complaints, code and zoning, vehicle lockouts, traffic control (accident scenes, road hazards, etc.), found property, and enforce animal/parking/burning/grilling ordinances. Community Service Officers assist sworn Police Officers at special events. At times, the Community Service Officer will be assigned to perform Booking Officer duties which include: booking/processing of individuals taken into custody by the City of Lake Geneva Police Department, completing appropriate paperwork and other related duties as required. Community Service Officers are also required to perform first responder duties and provide basic emergency me

Essential Functions:

• Operate, with proficiency, all equipment as related to the Community Service Officer position.
• Enforce parking regulations.
• Complete all paperwork, and documents necessary to the Community Service Officer position, including, but not limited to, citizen contact forms, victim information sheets, juvenile forms, and parking citations.
• Notify parents/guardians of juveniles involved in mischief or those taken into custody.
• Conduct building and premise security inspections.
• Miscellaneous duties where a sworn police officer is not needed.
• Be able to provide essential first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen;
• Minimum age – 18;
• Possess a valid driver’s license;
• Good driving record;
• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to react quickly and effectively to stressful situations;
• Able to work weekends, some weeknights and holidays;
• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously;
• Ability to perform essential functions of this position;
• Able to maintain self-control; Honest, responsible, trustworthy.
• This is an entry level position for candidates seeking a career in Law Enforcement.
• Students currently enrolled in a Criminal Justice program will be given preference.