Community Service Officer I

City of Orlando•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Performs paraprofessional work involving non-emergency law enforcement duties, including responding to non-violent criminal incidents, accidents, and service calls, and preparing related reports. Work is performed under general supervision. Performance is reviewed through submitted reports, meetings, and results obtained. The position requires completing a 30-day orientation and a 10-week field training program. Community Service Officer I employees serve a one-year probationary period. The hiring process includes a virtual English Language Written Exam and Writing Sample.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certificate and six months to one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Be at least 19 years old to attend the academy.
Be a U.S. citizen by the application date.
Have possessed a valid driver's license for at least one year before the application date and maintain a valid license through the employment date.
Present a valid driver's license from any state with the online application and obtain a Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.
Pass a background check, including two polygraph examinations.
Pass assessment tests, medical and psychological examinations, and a writing skills test.
Successfully complete the 30-day orientation and 10-week field training program.
Meet the stated standards for good moral character, including no felony convictions and no misdemeanor convictions within five years of the application date involving moral character, perjury, or false statements.
Meet the stated restrictive drug standard.
By the employment date, reside within a 35-mile radius of the intersection of Central Boulevard and Orange Avenue.
Check email for correspondence about the virtual English Language Written Exam and Writing Sample.