Community Service Officer I

City of Orlando•Orlando, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs paraprofessional work involving the performance of non-emergency law enforcement duties, including but not limited to responding to non-violent criminal incidents, accidents, and police service calls, and preparing related reports. Work is performed under general supervision. Performance is reviewed through reports submitted, meetings, and results obtained.

Requirements

High School Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate
Six (6) months to one (1) year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Valid Florida Driver's License required
Must pass background check which includes polygraph
Must successfully complete the nineteen (19) week academy training and fifteen (15) week field training program
Must pass writing skills test
Be at least 19 years of age to attend the academy
Be a citizen of the United States by application date
Pass assessment tests, medical and psychological examinations and a thorough background check which involves two polygraph examinations
Be of good moral character: no felony convictions (ever) or misdemeanor convictions (within five years of the date of application) involving moral character, perjury, or false statements
Be able to meet very restrictive drug standard
Must have possessed a valid driver's license for at least one year prior to the date of application and continuing to the date of employment
The hiring process for this position includes an English Language Written Exam and a Writing Sample
MUST OBTAIN FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE
BY THE EMPLOYMENT DATE, THE APPLICANT MUST RESIDE WITHIN A THIRTY-FIVE (35) MILE RADIUS OF THE INTERSECTION OF CENTRAL BOULEVARD AND ORANGE AVENUE