Community Service Officer

City of O'Fallon, Illinois; O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

City of O'Fallon, Illinois is seeking a candidate to support the Patrol and Detective Divisions while pursuing a career in law enforcement. The role involves handling animal-related situations, assisting with patrol tasks, and performing various public safety duties in a city setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, good communication skills, and a neat appearance. Applicants should be able to pass a background check and be willing to work rotating shifts as needed.

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.
• Willingness to handle animal-related situations.
• Neat, well-groomed appearance.
• Competence, independence, and dependability.
• Residence within 10 miles of City of O’Fallon or within St. Clair County within 90 days of starting.
• Valid driver’s license as required by city insurance.
• Regular attendance.
• Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist Patrol and Detective Divisions as a support role.
• Handle animal complaints (pets and wildlife).
• Perform vehicle lockouts and business information checks.
• Conduct house checks and transport equipment for maintenance.
• Provide motorist assistance and year-round park patrol support.
• Work rotating shifts as required.

Skills

People interaction

Verbal communication

Written communication

Dependability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

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.

Pay Rate $19.50

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

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be able to pass a background check

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;