Community Service Officer

City of O'Fallon; O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

City of O'Fallon is seeking an entry-level position to support the Patrol and Detective Divisions. The ideal candidate is pursuing a career in law enforcement and ready to contribute in a municipal setting.

Responsibilities include handling animal complaints, vehicle lockouts, park patrol, and staff support. A high school diploma is required, along with a valid driver’s license and willingness to work rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Interest in pursuing a career in law enforcement.
• Ability to interact with people efficiently and courteously.
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Ability and willingness to handle animal related situations.
• Neat, well-groomed appearance.
• Residence within 10 miles of City of O’Fallon or within St. Clair County, IL within 90 days of year one.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing as required by the City’s insurance program.
• Regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Support Patrol and Detective Divisions, including park patrol and staff tasks.
• Handle animal complaints, vehicle lockouts, and related duties.
• Perform information checks for businesses and other routine duties.
• Work rotating shifts as required.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Dependability

Appearance (neat)

Customer interaction

Regular attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay Rate $19.50

Description

This position provides a supporting role to the Patrol and Detective Divisions. The ideal candidate is someone who is pursuing a career in Law Enforcement.

Essential Duties

• handling animal complaints (pets and wildlife), vehicle lockouts, business information checks, house checks, vehicle and other equipment transport for maintenance purposes, motorist assists, year round park patrol and police department staff support. Duties may require working over and rotating shift work.

Requires

• High school diploma (or equivalent);
• Interest in pursuing a career in law enforcement;
• Ability to efficiently and courteously interact with people;
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing;
• Ability & willingness to handle animal related situations;
• A neat, well-groomed appearance;
• Qualities such as competence, independence, self-sufficiency; dependability;
• Residence within a 10 mile radius of the geographic boundaries of the City of O’Fallon or within the geographic boundaries of St. Clair County, IL within 90 days of completing the first year of employment;
• Valid driver’s license in good standing as required by the City’s insurance program;
• Regular attendance.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, run, stand, and sit;
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, pick-up and carry objects, equipment or people;
• Ability to complete a variety of motor skills;

Supplemental Information

• Submit at least three professional or character references.
• Upload a copy of your current resume, cover letter & driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a background check