Community Service Officer (Part-Time)

Position Information

Application Deadline:

• Until Filled

Salary:

• $21.00 - $24.00/hour, Dependent on Experience and Qualifications

Sworn:

• 16

Population:

• 9,000

Position Details

SUMMARY:

Personnel assigned to Community Service Officer (CSO) shall at times perform the duties necessary and proper to insure that life and property are protected. The CSO will maintain professional decorum and will display a proper attitude in all dealings with citizens, superiors and other Department personnel. The Community Service Officer is expected to understand and comply with the orders, directives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the Island Lake Police Department. They shall perform other duties as may be prescribed by a superior. They shall respect all rules and regulations, policies and procedures, general and special orders as well as verbal directives applicable to the position. The position entails working in an outside environment in all weather conditions during the year, which at times can be extreme.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The CSO must be a citizen of the United States or an individual who has permanent resident status and is legally authorized to work in the United States, age 18 or above.
• A working knowledge of the street layout and population patterns of the Village of Island Lake, the ability to react quickly and calmly to an emergency situation, ability to drive an automobile safely and efficiently, ability to maintain fitness requirements in compliance with Department rules and regulations is required.
• The CSO needs the skills and abilities to be punctual and present at required times to perform duties and requirements associated with the position.
• The employee must have the ability to deal with people of a variety of ages and backgrounds.
• Good judgment and vision are essential to performing the tasks related to this position.
• The employee must be able to handle flexible hours.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The CSO must have a valid recognized State Drivers License, ability to pass a rigorous background check to include checks at the national level, credit check and pass drug testing and pre-employment physicals.
• The CSO must successfully complete a basic training program as specified by the Department.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent work showing completion of accepted high school accredited work (GED).
• Experience in radio operations and use of automated computer programs is desirable.
• A bilingual capability in Spanish is highly desirable but not required.

HOURS:

Hours are assigned by the Chief of Police as required to meet the demands of public safety. Employee may be required on short notice to perform duties in the event of a closing or emergency situation.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applications are available on the Village website at:

SUBMIT APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Email to:

Jennifer.Paulus@islandlakepolice.com

OR

Mail to:

Island Lake Police Department

Police Chief Jennifer Paulus

3720 Greenleaf Avenue

Island Lake, IL 60042