Police-Community Service Specialist (CSS)

City of McAllen, TX; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement (2:1 matching)

Health dental/vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

A municipal organization in McAllen, Texas, is hiring a Community Service Specialist to assist in various police department duties including crime prevention, information gathering, and reporting. This non-sworn position offers a chance to work closely with sworn officers in a supportive role while providing excellent public service. Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including retirement matching, health insurance, and paid leave.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, non-hazardous work at the Police Department and in the field.
• Provide and acquire information, makes reports.
• Perform crime prevention duties and auxiliary police duties.

Job description

Overview

Under general supervision, the Community Service Specialist (CSS) is a non-sworn employee assigned to the Police Department who reports to either sworn officers of any rank or non-sworn supervisory employees. Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine, non-hazardous work at the Police Department and in the field, provides and acquires information, makes reports, performs crime prevention duties, issuance of police supplies and auxiliary police duties.

About the Organization

McAllen is one of the fastest growing cities in America with a population alone close to 148,000. Known for its tropical breezes, mild winter weather, brightly colored birds, and low cost of living, McAllen offers world-class nature tourism, outstanding arts and entertainment opportunities, great sporting and outdoor activities, enchanting cultural diversity and a lively spirit. It is the home to an international airport, world birding center, symphony orchestra, performing arts center, twenty-five parks and year-round family-friendly events. It is driven by its Mission of consistently providing high quality services and quality of life to all who live, work and visit the City of McAllen and three core values: Integrity, Accountability, and Commitment. It is devoted to truth and honesty, providing courteous, open and responsible public service, and dedicated to responsiveness and excellence.

About the Benefits

The City provides an excellent array of benefits including but not limited to retirement (2:1 matching), health/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation, sick and medical leave, funeral leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, life insurance and longevity pay.