Community Service Officers (CSOs) are traditionally applicants who are looking towards law enforcement as a viable career path, and waiting to meet the requirements to apply to the Police Academy.
The CSO program allows the employee to gain valuable, practical experience, while earning a salary.
CSOs will gain experience by performing the following services:
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Investigating traffic crashes
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Preparing and issuing Uniform Traffic Citations for non-criminal violations
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Responding to and handling abandoned vehicles
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Assisting and transporting stranded motorists
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Performing traffic related duties
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Responding to illegally parked cars
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Handling substation duties
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Acting as Crossing Guards
- Assisting in the search of missing persons
- Handling special events where large crowds and traffic issues may cause a problem
Qualifications | Salary | Benefits
QUALIFICATIONS
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Be at least 18-years of age
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Must possess a valid driver’s license in your state of residence
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Applicants must have a High School diploma or GED equivalent (official transcripts required)
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Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
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Be in good physical condition
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Must be able to run a mile in under 12 minutes
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Be of good moral character
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NOT HAVE TATTOOS above the collarbone (e.g., neck, face, or behind the ear) or below the wrist (e.g., hands, fingers)
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NOT HAVE received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces
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NOT HAVE been convicted of any felony
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NOT HAVE been convicted of a misdemeanor involving false statement, perjury or domestic violence
- IN ADDITION, the following areas may result in applicants being suspended from the hiring process: credit history including bankruptcy and collections; past drug use; inappropriate social media; driving history, work history; criminal activity and associations with known criminals; and inappropriate tattoos.
Becoming a CSO is a terrific opportunity for people starting their career in law enforcement.
If launching a career with great responsibility, many challenges, and serving your community appeals to you, then we have the job for you as a CSO.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SALARY
While going to the Academy and during the Field Training Program, new hire CSOs receive a starting salary of $28,679 annually. After a probationary period, Community Service Officers receive an annual salary of $31,113.
BENEFITS
This position includes a full benefits package.
The Consolidated City of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office are Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employers. To read the Mayor's Statement please click here. For more information about Equal Employment Opportunity, visit www.dol.gov/dol/topic/discrimination/ or www.eeoc.gov.
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