Community Service Officer

City of O'Fallon, IL; O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

City of O'Fallon, IL seeks an entry-level position in the Patrol Division to support routine duties and gain law enforcement experience.

The role involves responding to animal complaints, assisting with vehicle lockouts, park patrol, and staff support while potentially rotating shifts. A high school diploma and a commitment to public service are required, with a valid driver's license and a neat appearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Interest in pursuing a law enforcement career.
• Ability to interact with people efficiently and courteously.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and clean record.

Responsibilities

• Assist Patrol and Detective Divisions; perform tasks such as animal complaints, vehicle lockouts, and park patrol.
• Support police staff and may work rotating shifts.
• Interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal & written communication

Reliability

Education

High school diploma

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