What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Service Officer - Season position at City of Waukesha, WI?
Salary : $16.79 Hourly
Location : City of Waukesha -POLICE - 1901 Delafield Street Waukesha, WI
Job Type : Seasonal
Job Number : 24-00686
Department : Police Department
Opening Date : 02 / 13 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 4 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
This is an entry level part-time seasonal civilian law enforcement position. Two (2) openings are scheduled to be filled and work will consist of approximately 28 hours per week per person. The duty hours will vary dependent on the needed assignment and will include weekends. Duties include responding to non-hazardous calls for service throughout City parks, such as parking issues, lost children and enforcing minor City Ordinance violations, traffic control, assisting Patrol Officers with non-hazardous calls, while promoting Neighborhood Engagement philosophies through positive public interaction.
Work schedule will be Thursday through Sunday.
Start date : May 19, 2025
End date : September 28, 2025
Hourly rate range : $16.7884 - $23.5423
Qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews. Interviews will be scheduled for March 19, 2025.
- Answer non-hazardous calls for service regarding selected law enforcement matters, enforce selected City Ordinances and parking regulations, and notify Police Dispatch of issues in the City Parks that require additional Police response.
Direct traffic in the parks or on city streets as requested by Police Patrol Sergeant or designee.
Build a working partnership with WPRF staff to include department head, park attendants, building and grounds supervisors and staff.
Ensure safe traffic flow in the parks to include enforcing parking regulations by the issuance of parking citations.
Foster a neighborhood engagement philosophy by being available to citizens and answering general questions.
Required to have a working knowledge of applicable Departmental Policies and General Orders. In addition, have a working knowledge of City of Waukesha park rules, parking regulations, and applicable Municipal Ordinances.
Required to carry a WKPD Police Radio and / or cell phone and answer calls for service on the radio and / or cell phone from Police Dispatch.
Operate departmental vehicles in accordance with departmental procedures.
Required to have knowledge of all city parks including location and areas of concern.
Operate a Wireless Digital Assistant (WDA), or squad computer, to gain information from Police Dispatch and / or the TIME System.
Issue parking tickets and some Municipal Ordinance Citations
Document all Municipal Ordinance Citations, in written form, with the aid of Police Clerical Division.
Assist at special events throughout the City.
Be available to testify in court to any parking violation or Municipal Ordinance citation.
Required :
Possession of a valid Drivers' License with excellent driving record
Must be 18 years of age at the time of appointment,
Must be willing to work various hours and days
Must be able to successfully operate a mountain bicycle
Must successfully pass a thorough background check and drug test.
Preferred :
Candidate is actively pursuing a career in law enforcement
First Aid / CPR certification.
The City of Waukesha is an Equal Opportunity Employer
No Benefits
Will you be 18 years of age by May 13, 2025?
Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence?
Did you attach a current resume? (Required)
Please describe what you have done or are currently doing to prepare for a career in law enforcement.
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Salary : $17 - $24
