Community Service Officer (Civilian)

Lee County Sheriff; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision benefits

Life insurance

Vacation & leave

Job summary

Lee County Sheriff's Office in Fort Myers, FL seeks a Community Service Officer to support patrol operations and citizen safety. Duties include vehicle patrols, documenting complaints, canvassing, and assisting in crime scenes while maintaining high visibility in the community.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, US citizenship or permanent residency, and the ability to work varied shifts. Bilingual candidates and military experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• US citizen or permanent resident with valid Florida ID and SSN.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends and emergencies.
• English literacy required; bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Patrols in business parking lots and enforces parking violations.
• Documents citizen complaints and assists in crime scenes.
• Surveils neighborhoods and conducts canvasses.
• Assists uniform patrol and participates in investigations as needed.
• Completes required CSO trainings and attends meetings.

Skills

Bilingual

Military experience

Basic math

Filing

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Criminal Justice degree or college credits

Job description

Applications Accepted: 11/05/26 - 11/12/26

Applications that are incomplete or missing signatures will be rejected. If your application is denied, you MAY be eligible to reapply after a period of one (1) year.

Starting Salary: $44,100

Annual Compensation:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits; As an employee you do not pay a premium for yourself or any covered dependents for these benefits. This is paid by the agency 100%.
• Life Insurance
• EAP access (counseling and support services)
• 3 weeks vacation, 2 weeks sick leave, and 100 hours personal leave annually
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with agency contributions paid annually
• Access to free medical clinic for acute care needs with a primary care provider to include annual physicals, office visits, lab work, and many generic medications through the Employee Benefits Plan for you and your dependents
• Educational Program for approved majors
• Uniforms provided

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Community Service Officer Program, hereafter referred to as CSO, has been established as a means of assisting the citizens of Lee County while enabling certified patrol duties to be more visible and proactive in their law enforcement duties. CSO units can investigate past occurred, non-violent crimes and other calls for service not requiring arrest powers or involving any high risk.

Duties include but are not limited to: Vehicle patrol in business parking lots, parking violation enforcement, documenting citizen complaints, crime scene assistance, neighborhood patrol, canvass, accident investigations, crime scene protections, and assisting uniform patrol.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to balance, stoop, twist, and kneel
• Ability to stand and remain on both feet while in an upright position ranging up to several hours at a time, if necessary
• Ability to walk, push, pull, and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Dexterity (fingers and extremities)
• Ability to hear, see, and smell
• Work performed in an external environment and the ability to tolerate inclement weather and possible exposure to hazardous materials and conditions

Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Must be 18 years old, or older
• Must have obtained a high school diploma or GED
• Must be a US Citizen or possess a current permanent resident card
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License or state-issued ID card
• Must possess a Social Security Card
• Must not have been convicted of a felony
• Must not have used illegal drugs in the last 12 months
• Must not have received a dishonorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces
• Must be able to work various shifts with rotating days off as well as weekends, holidays, and emergency events such as hurricanes
• Must be able to speak, write, and understand the English language
• Must have knowledge of basic math, filing, and basic computer skills
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions
• Must attend and successfully complete CSO Training and participate in meetings/training and/or recruiting

Preferred Skills:

• Bilingual
• Work experience in the law enforcement field
• Military experience
• Degree or college credits in Criminal Justice field

Application Processing Required:

All candidates must pass the following tests to be eligible for employment:

• Oral Board Panel Interview
• Polygraph
• Background Investigation
• Medical exam and drug screen (after conditional job offer)
• Psychological Evaluation

The Lee County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We proudly recognize Veteran's Preference and are commited to a drug-free workplace.

Service members, veterans, and the spouse and family members of such, may be entitled to preference, priority, and waivers for postsecondary educational requirements and are encouraged to apply.

All conditions of this posting are subject to the Sheriff's discretion.