Community Service Officer

City of Marysville; Marysville (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Marysville is seeking a Community Service Officer to support law enforcement functions related to animal and parking enforcement, assist officers in non-emergency situations, and handle cold criminal calls per union contract. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid Washington driver’s license, and completion of the Washington State Animal Control Academy.

Applicants must pass extensive background checks, polygraph, and medical exam, and may be subject to civil service

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate is required.
• Must possess a current and valid Washington State Driver’s License by date of hire.
• Must have completed or be able to complete the Washington State Animal Control Academy.

Responsibilities

• Enforce animal-related laws and confiscate evidence as needed, including testifying in court.
• Enforce parking laws and handle related civil violations and reports.
• Respond to and investigate not-in-progress criminal calls, take statements, photograph crime scenes, and file reports.
• Testify in court and assist officers at traffic collisions and other incidents.
• Participate in community policing events and assist in public outreach.

Skills

Animal handling

Education

High school diploma or GED certificate

Job description

Prior to applying, all applicants must have:

COMPLETED and PASSED the written test with Public Safety Testing (PST) and have selected Marysville, WA Police Department. Website: Public Safety Testing - Marysville Police Department - Community Service Officer

Overview of Hiring Process

• Complete and pass Written test with Public Safety Testing
• Complete Personal History Statement with Public Safety Testing
• Complete this online application through City of Marysville website
• Initial review of the Personal History Statement (PHS), application, and other required documents
• Administrative interview with Command Staff
• Background Investigation
• Polygraph Exam
• Physical test
• Conditional Offer of Employment and Medical Exam
• Chief's Interview

SUMMARY

This position performs law enforcement functions regarding animal and parking enforcement services, assists police officers in non-emergency situations, handles cold criminal calls for service per union contract agreement, and performs special assignments as directed by management.

Other duties may be assigned as needed.

1. Enforces all RCW and Marysville Municipal Code laws related to animals. Investigates all crimes against animals and takes appropriate enforcement action. This includes but is not limited to; seizure of victim animals as evidence, medical evidence collection, crime scene photography and processing, search warrant service, completes case and arrest reports and testifies in court. Responds to and investigates all civil calls for service related to animals including but not limited to; dangerous and aggressive animals, leash and license violations, noisy animals, injured animals, farmed animals, and property requirements.
2. Enforces all RCW and Marysville Municipal Code laws related to parking. This includes but is not limited to; abandoned vehicles and impoundment, blocking disabled vehicles, junk vehicles, a variety of civil right of way violations, handicap zones and fire lanes.
3. Responds to and investigates a variety of not in progress criminal calls for service per union contract. This includes theft, vehicle prowl, and malicious mischief complaints. Takes written statements, crime scene photographs, and completes case reports. Handles other not in progress criminal calls for service as directed by a supervisor.
4. Testifies in court.
5. Responds to and resolves traffic safety related issues including but not limited to; Traffic Hazards, Traffic control signs down, inoperable traffic lights and railroad safety devices (crossing arms), sight distance issues, and requests for extra patrol related to fast traffic.
6. Assists Police Officers at traffic collisions.
7. Handles civil non-injury non-blocking collisions (exchange of information).
8. Processes found property, completes case reports, and provides information to property crimes division when applicable.
9. Performs special assignments and participates in community oriented policing events. This includes but is not limited to; Coffee with a Cop, National Night Out, and occasionally attends community neighborhood meetings to provide information associated with the Community Service Unit.

A combination of the experience, education, and training which provides an equivalent background to perform the work of this position.

Experience:

• Any experience related to working with animals is highly preferred.

Education and Training:

• High school diploma or GED certificate is required.

Licenses or Certificates:

• Must possess, or have the ability to possess by date of hire, a current and valid Washington State Driver’s License.
• Must have successfully completed, or have the ability to complete the Washington State Animal Control Academy.

Other Qualifications:

• Must be able to successfully pass an extensive background check, polygraph examination, and medical exam.
• Must be able to successfully pass the City’s civil service examination process for Community Service Officer.
• Must be at least 20 ½ years of age by date of application.
• Must have no felony convictions.
• Must be a citizen of the United States of America or a lawful permanent resident by date of application.
• Must be able to work a variety of scheduled shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis; lift 25 to 75 pounds on an occasional basis; and lift and/or move 75 - 100 pounds rarely or in emergency situations Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, night vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This position works both in an office and outside in a variety of weather conditions. The employee regularly works in or near moving traffic and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, or toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee may be exposed to vicious or otherwise dangerous animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

This position works a regular schedule, however, incumbents may be called in to work at irregular times in emergency situations.

This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.