Community Service Officer

Port Orange, City of•Port Orange, FL

About The Position

This is a non-sworn law enforcement position involving moderately complex and varied assignments. The Community Service Officer enhances regular police patrols’ ability to focus on law enforcement responsibilities by performing non-law-enforcement tasks formerly performed by sworn officers. The position is part of the City’s Emergency Management Team and is expected to perform assigned duties during emergency management operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Two years of related experience in a position involving public contact in a law enforcement environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Florida Driver’s License.
Knowledge of the criminal justice system and associated terminology.
Knowledge of crime scene processing and evidence handling procedures.
Knowledge of the signs and symptoms of rabies.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret work-related documents.
Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical concepts relevant to the position.
Ability to identify problems, review related information, develop and evaluate options, and implement solutions consistent with laws, ordinances, and established principles.
Ability to follow and interpret written and oral instructions.
Ability to use tools and equipment related to the position.
Ability to establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships.

Responsibilities

Assist officers at crime scenes.
Direct traffic and perform traffic-related services, including traffic control, accident-scene support, investigation-scene support, and crowd control at special events.
Enforce parking-related offenses and issue citations when appropriate.
Assist the Department quartermaster with purchases, courier runs, and supply stock as necessary.
Conduct vacation house watches.
Participate in citizen awareness and crime protection programs.
Transport persons, deliver documents, and transport evidence to the crime lab.
Perform duties at the police complaint desk as required.
Enforce animal control laws and policies.
Investigate animal control complaints and issue warnings or citations to violators.
Patrol the City to locate and catch stray animals and pick up live or sick wildlife as needed.
Prepare routine reports and maintain complete and thorough records.
Perform directed patrols as requested.
Perform related work as required, including duties assigned during emergency management operations.