Community Service Officer Student Employee, #9011

Oakton College • Des Plaines, IL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Community Service Officer's (CSO) are part-time student employees of the Oakton College Police Department that perform the following duties: Clerical duties such as maintaining files and records, processing forms, gathering and organizing documents, and typing and photocopying documents; answering telephones, monitoring cameras, responding to general inquiries regarding Department programs, and routing specific calls to appropriate personnel; attending college policing outreach events to distribute information flyers and provide information on college outreach events. Department Name: Oakton Police Department Campus Location: Des Plaines Length of Employment: Spring 2026; with opportunity to renew employment for Summer semester 2026. Can a student do homework in this position? Sometimes Hours Available: 5-15 hours a week, Monday- Friday Schedule Flexibility: Student schedule will fluctuate based on what assignments are accepted/refused. Once accepted, students are expected to follow through with their determined schedule with minimal adjustments.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours during Fall and Spring semesters.
• Must have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher and be in good standing at Oakton College.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Demonstrated reliability and responsibility.
• Friendly, flexible, organized, courteous and punctuality a must.
• Ability to complete assignments at the Des Plaines campus.
• Ability to monitor cameras and record events.

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional communication and organizational skills with strong detail orientation preferred.
• Proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office and Google technology (GSUITE) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Complete a 1 week mandatory training with the Police Department.
• Perform accepted assignments as described in the terms outlined by the supervisor and staff.
• Provide office support with general projects including but not limited to: filing, scanning, shredding, and copying.
• Maintain confidentiality and secure handling of paperwork containing personal or academic information.
• Answering telephones, monitor the cameras, responding to general inquiries regarding department programs.
• Attending College policing outreach events to distribute informational flyers and provide information on college outreach events.
• Communicate with staff and supervisor regarding any challenges or issues that arise during each assignment and collaborate with staff in finding resolutions.
• Refer visitors and students to proper resources/officers based on an individual's needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees