Community Service Officer
About The Position
This is responsible Para-professional work in municipal law enforcement. An employee occupying a position allocated to this class is responsible for the performance of a variety of field and office activities relating to the routine, non-violent aspects of law enforcement. This class of position differs from that of a Police Officer in that the incumbent does not possess arrest powers, is not authorized to carry a firearm or impact weapon, and does not enforce criminal laws, respond to emergency calls or calls where the potential for confrontation exists. The duties contained in this job description may require shift work, weekends and holidays. Work assignments are given orally and in writing, and work is performed under close, immediate supervision.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED equivalent, plus two (2) years of experience in a related field.
- Ability to complete PSA Training (to include Accident / Parking Enforcement Training).
- Knowledge of Department Regulations, City Ordinances, State Statutes and Federal Laws, or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge in a reasonable period of time.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with superiors, City Officials, Law Enforcement personnel and the general public.
- Ability to respond to and investigate major vehicle accidents and other related activities and incidents.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Skill in preparing and maintaining complete and accurate reports.
- Skill in making group presentations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.
- Must pass an extensive background check which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position.
- Must undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.
- Must sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree, plus four (4) years of experience in a related field.
- Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.
Responsibilities
- Investigates or assists in the investigation of motor vehicle accidents.
- May issue traffic citations based on these investigations.
- May direct traffic and issue parking citations.
- Responds to routine or minor late reported offenses.
- Investigates those incidents and writes clear and articulate police reports regarding those investigations.
- Performs desk and in-house assignments.
- Prepares lost or found property reports.
- Assists in compiling and tabulating records, reports, and special studies.
- Assists residents and visitors in locating appropriate social service agencies.
- Assist at minor crime scenes (assigned by a Supervisor only).
- Delivers emergency messages and other materials as required.
- Prepares and delivers presentations to schools, homeowners, and civic organizations on a variety of topics ranging from crime prevention to home security.
- Attends Court on/off duty, which will be compensated per contract.
- Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
- Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
- Performs related work as required for this position description only.
Benefits
- Low cost health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Flexible Spending Plans
- 4-Day Work Week
- Award Winning Wellness Program
- Generous Paid Time Off Program
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Vacation Leave
- Personal Leave
- Sick Leave
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (for employees with 10 years of public service and on-time payments)
- Competitive pay
- Pension plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
