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:

• Investigating traffic crashes

• Preparing and issuing Uniform Traffic Citations for non-criminal violations

• Responding to and handling abandoned vehicles

• Assisting and transporting stranded motorists

• Performing traffic related duties

• Responding to illegally parked cars

• Handling substation duties

• 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

• Be at least 18-years of age

• Must possess a valid driver’s license in your state of residence

• Applicants must have a High School diploma or GED equivalent (official transcripts required)

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Be in good physical condition

• Must be able to run a mile in under 12 minutes

• Be of good moral character

• NOT HAVE TATTOOS above the collarbone (e.g., neck, face, or behind the ear) or below the wrist (e.g., hands, fingers)

• NOT HAVE received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces

• NOT HAVE been convicted of any felony

• 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

• Fitness Training Guide "Before the Academy"

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.

• Retirement Information

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