Community Services Officer

Austin Community College; California (MO); On-site; USD 51,188 - 63,003; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency is seeking a Community Services Officer responsible for supporting law enforcement tasks and engaging with the public. This role requires a high school diploma or GED and experience in public contact environments. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary, with duties including assisting in various law enforcement scenarios.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in a field or office environment involving public contact.
• Be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Receive and respond to citizen inquiries at public counters.
• Serve civil process in the field throughout the County.
• Process citizens through weapons screening at courthouses.

Skills

Public contact

Clerical work

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Salary: $51,188.80 - $63,003.20 Annually

Location: County of San Diego, CA

Job Type: Regular - Full time

Job Number: 25574809

Department: Sheriff

Division: Law Enforcement Southeast

Opening Date: 09/19/2025

Closing Date: 9/28/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

About the Position

The Sheriff9s Office is looking for someone to join their team as a Community Services Officer. This is a uniformed non-sworn position performing a variety of para-professional law enforcement support duties in either law enforcement stations or court services. Depending on which option you are appointed to, your duties may include:

• Law Enforcement - receive and respond to citizen inquiries and requests for law enforcement service at a public counter, over the phone, and in the field; operate County vehicles and equipment and coordinates vehicle towing; assist with DUI checkpoints.
• Detentions/Court Services - serve civil process, including subpoenas, summons and notices in the field throughout the County, process citizens through weapons screening stations at courthouses entries and ensure and maintain order and quiet in and around the courtrooms.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma OR GED, AND Six (6) months of experience in a field or office environment which involves public contact, information exchange, and clerical work.
• OR Six (6) months as a law enforcement Explorer AND Be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment.

NOTE: Please attach a copy of your high school diploma or G.E.D. to your application. This requirement is subject to verification at the time of hire.

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate9s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age, and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work Experience and/or supplemental questionnaire.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Felony convictions will be disqualifying. Misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency. Prior to appointment, candidates will be subject to a thorough background investigation which may include a psychological, truth verification (polygraph), or other examination or test.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

As part of the County of San Diego9s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.

EVALUATION

Qualified applicants will be placed on a nine (9) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in the employment and supplemental applications.

ACCOMMODATION

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis. As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization.

Veteran9s Preference Policy The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.

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