DESCRIPTION:
The Village of Glen Ellyn’s Police Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of full-time Community Service Officer (CSO). The job duties of the CSO include, but are not limited to, performing a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Police Department’s operations; to enforce State and local traffic and parking regulations; to perform limited investigative work, and to provide responsive, courteous, and efficient service to Village residents and the public.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Patrol streets for violation of laws and ordinances and take appropriate action.
- Answer calls for service involving animal complaints, parking and traffic issues, vehicle lock-outs, abandoned vehicles, hazards, and other situations requiring police assistance or intervention.
- Provide special event support through traffic and parking control as well as sign and barricade placement.
- Monitor vehicles for proper parking and payment, and issue warnings and tickets if necessary.
- Deliver and pick-up miscellaneous packages for the Police Department.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Minimum one (1) year of previous professional work experience or related specialized training. Previous work experience in public safety/law enforcement or related local government setting is preferred, but not required.
- Interpret and apply Village policies and procedures along with State and Federal laws.
- Assignments/duties require considerable public contact. Excellent verbal and written skills, and an ability to maintain a high level of professionalism in dealing with citizens under a variety of circumstances.
- Ability to function independently, as well as part of a team.
Qualified applicants must also be able to demonstrate general proficiency in operating a vehicle, office equipment, including computers and related software, such as Microsoft Office and Windows-based programs. The position also requires individuals capable of completing basic mathematical calculations.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position requires 40-hour work weeks, typically Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. An adjusted schedule and/or additional hours may be required, as needed, for training, holidays, vacations, and/or emergency situations.
SALARY/BENEFITS:
The starting pay offered for this full-time, non-exempt position is $27.49/hr. to $38.49/hr., with an anticipated starting salary of $28.85/hr. depending on qualifications, with a full range of benefits offered. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life/AD&D coverage, participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension plan, paid time off, a wellness incentive program, and tuition reimbursement. Actual starting salary is negotiable, and will be dependent upon qualifications, experience, and professional achievement.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and employment application (click here) to applicants@glenellyn.org. Hard copies (faxed, mailed, hand-delivered) of resumes will be declined.
- Applicants must indicate (Job ID: #45-25 -Community Service Officer) in the subject line of their e-mail.
- The selected finalist will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check, reference check, and post-offer medical physical with a drug/alcohol screen.
- The position is open until filled; Review of applications will begin upon receipt. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact Human Resources at 630-469-5000.
THE VILLAGE OF GLEN ELLYN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
