Community Service Officer - Field Operations (Part-time)

Village of Tinley Park•Tinley Park, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Village of Tinley Park is seeking qualified applicants to fill two (2) part-time Community Service Officer (CSO) – Field Operations positions. These are non-sworn positions responsible for providing general support to the Tinley Park Police Department and service to Village residents through community policing. The CSO-Field Operations positions will be responsible for community policing responsibilities enforcing Village ordinances and performing other duties that do not require physical arrest and/or do not relate to crime in progress.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required.
At least one (1) year of prior related experience in work involving public contact is required.
Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the general public.
Must successfully complete LEADS certification within six (6) months of hire.
Must complete all other in-house training as directed.
Must be able to safely operate Village vehicles in all weather conditions.
Must be able to work under stressful situations involving public contact.
Must be able to work effectively independently with little supervision or as a team member and within the guidelines of standard operating procedures, department rules and regulations, and within the scope of authority for the position.

Nice To Haves

Prior public safety experience is preferred.
The ideal candidate will be familiar with public safety, have an interest in serving the community, and be dedicated to supporting the operations of the police department in a non-sworn position.

Responsibilities

Patrol the Village utilizing a motorized vehicle and observe vehicles and pedestrians reporting suspicious circumstances or other situations requiring police intervention.
Identify traffic hazards and either mitigate them or notify proper authority.
Remove illegal signs placed throughout the Village.
Enforce municipal ordinances relating to non-criminal complaints.
Give information and provide assistance to the public.
Write and issue non-traffic citations.
Attend court as required.
Prepare reports on assigned incidents using desktop computers or mobile data terminals.
Provide a variety of specialized services including motorist assistance, assisting crossing guards at school crossings, traffic control and direction (including Hollywood Casino Amphitheater).
Provide vacation house watch services and security checks.
Conduct police department station tours.
Fingerprint individuals for non-criminal purposes.
Assist officers in lock up with prisoner processing.
Assist with the police fleet of vehicles transporting police vehicles to Public Works or other service providers for cleaning, maintenance, and repair.