Community Service Officer

The Blue Line; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Village of Wheeling is seeking a Community Service Officer to support sworn personnel in the Police Department. You will respond to non-emergency calls, assist the public, enforce ordinances and parking regulations, handle animal-related complaints, and help with community events and safety initiatives to enhance public safety.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, knowledge of criminal justice operations, and a valid Illinois driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Some knowledge of criminal justice operations, rules, and regulations.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Illinois driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Responding to non-emergency calls for service
• Assisting the public
• Enforcing Village ordinances and parking regulations
• Handling animal-related complaints
• Assisting with community events and safety initiatives
• Performing other duties that support the day-to-day operations of the Police Department

Skills

Criminal justice knowledge

Valid Illinois driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Village of Wheeling

Contact Information

Address

Village of Wheeling

2 Community Boulevard

Wheeling, IL 60090

Website

• www.wheelingil.gov

Email

• [e-mail]

Position Information

Application Deadline

• 10/31/26

Salary

• Starting: $60,070

Population

• 39,137

Position Details

The Village of Wheeling is accepting applications for the position of Community Service Officer in the Police Department.

The Community Service Officer provides support to sworn personnel by:

• Responding to non-emergency calls for service
• Assisting the public
• Enforcing Village ordinances and parking regulations
• Handling animal-related complaints
• Assisting with community events and safety initiatives
• Performing other duties that support the day-to-day operations of the Police Department

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some knowledge of criminal justice operations, rules, and regulations
• Must possess and maintain a valid Illinois driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Training or experience in animal control, handling, or related techniques, as well as training or experience working with the public, preferably in a law enforcement or public safety setting.