Community Service Officer

The position of Community Service Officer is a civilian, non-sworn, part-time employee of the Greenfield Police Department. As such the Community Service Officer will enhance the services provided by the Greenfield Police Department to allow Sworn-personnel the ability to better serve and perform their duties.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed within are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform essential functions, which include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Traffic control
• Assisting motorists
• Parking enforcement
• Investigate animal complaints
• Respond to other service calls as required
• Assist support staff
• Any other duties as assigned.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.   Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a part-time, non-benefited position.  A CSO is assigned hours based on the requirements of the department.  The shift may be days, early or late.  Must be able to work weekends and holidays if needed.

Education and Experience

A high school diploma or equivalent.  Current enrollment at an accredited technical school, college, or university with an emphasis in police science or law enforcement related studies.  Eligibility will continue up to one year after graduation.

The City of Greenfield reserves the right to utilize equivalencies where deemed appropriate with regard to education and experience requirements and may consider combinations of education and experience likely to lead to success with essential duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications

Ability to effectively work with others toward the goals and mission of the Greenfield Police Department.   No felony conviction or conviction of any other offense which if committed in Wisconsin could be punished as a felony unless granted a complete and unconditional pardon.  No misdemeanor conviction which is substantially related to the position.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

Possession and maintenance of Wisconsin driver’s license.

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met and maintained by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While engaging the duties of this job employees will frequently be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, while wearing the required Community Service Officer Uniform and equipment. The ability to balance, bend and twist, talk, hear, to see, lift over 30 pounds of weight, and be free of emotional or medical condition that would adversely impact the performance of duties.

Work Environment

The following provides a general description of the type of work environment a Community Service Officer can expect to encounter in the performance of their duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  Community Service Officers will be expected to work in varying outside weather and seasonal conditions along with the other variables of the outside environment.

Equipment Used

Community Service Officers will be expected to use the equipment provided by the police department to include computers and computer software, telephone, portable/mobile radio, various types of vehicles. It is expected that employees are able to adapt to changes in equipment as technology advances. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Language Skills 

• Ability to communicate in both verbal and written formats to include speaking effectively with citizens, fellow employees, and superiors.
• Ability to read and understand official documents, ordinances, state statutes, and safety rules.

Mathematical Skills  

• Ability to understand and perform basic mathematical concepts in order to apply them to the duties of calculating fines and other job related situations.

Reasoning Ability 

• Ability to problem solve in a variety of situations.
• Ability to understand and interpret instructions provided in oral or in written form.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Applicants may be required to submit to a pre-employment physical and drug screen prior to appointment.  All applicants will be fingerprinted and a record check made of local, state or federal authorities. In addition a comprehensive background investigation will be conducted.  A conviction is not an automatic bar to employment.

Salary and Benefits

Wages and benefits are determined by the existing Non-Represented Employee Resolution.

AAP/EEO Statement

It is the policy of the City of Greenfield not to discriminate unlawfully against any employee or

applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, disability, national origin, creed, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, membership in the military or national guard, use of a lawful product while off duty, ancestry, sexual orientation, arrest, or conviction record or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.   This policy shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or other compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship.   This City further agrees to take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities.

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