Community Services Officer

City of Rio Vista; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Rio Vista is seeking a Community Services Officer (CSO) in the Police Department. This entry-level, non-sworn role supports public safety through outreach, event support, and administrative tasks while gaining hands-on police experience.

CSOs assist with community outreach, social media communications, traffic and parking control, code enforcement, and patrol support in a dynamic, public-facing environment. A 9/80 schedule with occasional overtime covers regular business hours.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check including a Voice Stress Analysis (VSA) test.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs, work in inclement weather and hazardous conditions.
• 9/80 work schedule with possible overtime for special events.

Responsibilities

• Assist in community outreach and social media communications.
• Support non-enforcement patrol activities and traffic control.
• Assist with parking and code enforcement tasks.
• Process forensic evidence as directed.

Skills

Community outreach

Public safety

Social media

Traffic control

Parking enforcement

Code enforcement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Rio Vista is now accepting applications for the position of Community Services Officer in the Police Department.

Community Services Officer (\"CSO\") is an entry-level position offering hands-on experience for someone interested in a non-sworn position in a law enforcement environment. CSOs play an essential role in enhancing public safety and delivering quality service to the community. CSO responsibilities vary from community outreach and social media communications to processing forensic evidence, traffic control, parking enforcement, code enforcement, and non-enforcement police patrol support. The work week is a mix of being in the office and being out and about in the community.

CSOs typically work a 9/80 schedule during regular business hours; some overtime on evenings and/or weekends may be necessary for special events.

Candidates are required to pass a comprehensive background check, including a Voice Stress Analysis (VSA) test and physical/medical/psychological examination. They must also be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs., work in inclement weather, and work in potentially hazardous situations (e.g., directing traffic on SR-12).

Monday through Thursday
8 am to 5 pm
(Except for holidays)

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