What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Service Officer position at Lake in the Hills, Village of (IL)?
JOB
The purpose of this position is to provide support to the Police Department through the handling of non-criminal tasks in the uniform patrol division. This position acts under the supervision of the Sergeant / Shift Commander.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive nor are they ranked by order of importance. Other duties may be required and assignedEnforces local ordinances throughout the Village.Responds to animal complaints and serves as the animal control officer within the Village.Handles selected and approved non-criminal calls for service to include but not be limited to: Non-Injury Traffic Crash Reports, Found Property, Motorist Assists, Traffic Control, and Reports for InsuranceAssists the community Relations Division with various programs and activities.Assists the Patrol Division with traffic direction and crowd control during the community events.Serves as a school crossing guard when needed.Assists with vehicle and equipment maintenance and the transportation of department vehicles to service and repair locations.Documents the transfer, delivery, and/or service of various notices in the local area as needed.Performs data entry as assigned and needed.Completes reports as assigned and neededAssists in the dispatch center as needed.Other duties as assigned by the on duty Shift Commander.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job FunctionsHigh School Diploma or equivalent and a valid Illinois driver's license.Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job FunctionLanguage Ability and Interpersonal CommunicationAbility to analyze and categorize data and information in order to determine the relationship of the data with reference to established criteria/standards.Ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure, assemble, copy and record and transcribe data and information.Ability to classify, compute and tabulate data.Ability to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific department situations.Ability to utilize a wide variety of information, such as regulations, reports, records and manuals for the department.Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with police officers, attorneys, court officials, vendors, co-workers, the general public, other Village staff, and immediate supervisor.Mathematical AbilityAbility to add, subtract, multiply and divide, calculate percentages, fractions and decimals.Ability to interpret and apply descriptive statistical methods and reports.Judgment and Situational Reasoning AbilityAbility to use functional reasoning and apply rational judgment in performing diversified work activities.Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory and/or judgmental criteria, as opposed to criteria which are clearly measurable.Physical RequirementsAbility to operate equipment and machinery requiring simple but continuous adjustments, such as computer keyboards, telephones, copiers, radio, adding machines, and other general office equipment as necessary.Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing movements requiring skill and training, such as data entry.Ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.Ability to recognize and identify similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes, sounds, and textures associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks.Environmental AdaptabilityAbility to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as repetitive computer keyboard use, irate individuals, and intimidation may cause discomfort and poses little risk of injury.The Village of Lake in the Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Village will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.The Village of Lake in the Hills provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The purpose of this position is to provide support to the Police Department through the handling of non-criminal tasks in the uniform patrol division. This position acts under the supervision of the Sergeant / Shift Commander.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive nor are they ranked by order of importance. Other duties may be required and assignedEnforces local ordinances throughout the Village.Responds to animal complaints and serves as the animal control officer within the Village.Handles selected and approved non-criminal calls for service to include but not be limited to: Non-Injury Traffic Crash Reports, Found Property, Motorist Assists, Traffic Control, and Reports for InsuranceAssists the community Relations Division with various programs and activities.Assists the Patrol Division with traffic direction and crowd control during the community events.Serves as a school crossing guard when needed.Assists with vehicle and equipment maintenance and the transportation of department vehicles to service and repair locations.Documents the transfer, delivery, and/or service of various notices in the local area as needed.Performs data entry as assigned and needed.Completes reports as assigned and neededAssists in the dispatch center as needed.Other duties as assigned by the on duty Shift Commander.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job FunctionsHigh School Diploma or equivalent and a valid Illinois driver's license.Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job FunctionLanguage Ability and Interpersonal CommunicationAbility to analyze and categorize data and information in order to determine the relationship of the data with reference to established criteria/standards.Ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure, assemble, copy and record and transcribe data and information.Ability to classify, compute and tabulate data.Ability to apply policies, procedures and standards to specific department situations.Ability to utilize a wide variety of information, such as regulations, reports, records and manuals for the department.Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with police officers, attorneys, court officials, vendors, co-workers, the general public, other Village staff, and immediate supervisor.Mathematical AbilityAbility to add, subtract, multiply and divide, calculate percentages, fractions and decimals.Ability to interpret and apply descriptive statistical methods and reports.Judgment and Situational Reasoning AbilityAbility to use functional reasoning and apply rational judgment in performing diversified work activities.Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory and/or judgmental criteria, as opposed to criteria which are clearly measurable.Physical RequirementsAbility to operate equipment and machinery requiring simple but continuous adjustments, such as computer keyboards, telephones, copiers, radio, adding machines, and other general office equipment as necessary.Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet and limbs in performing movements requiring skill and training, such as data entry.Ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.Ability to recognize and identify similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes, sounds, and textures associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks.Environmental AdaptabilityAbility to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors such as repetitive computer keyboard use, irate individuals, and intimidation may cause discomfort and poses little risk of injury.The Village of Lake in the Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Village will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.The Village of Lake in the Hills provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
