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Community Service Officer
City of Visalia
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Visalia, CA
Posted Date
5/29/2025
Description
The City of Visalia Police Department is recruiting for Community Service Officer. Please
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for the recruitment announcement.
THE DIVISION
The Operations Division consists of the Patrol Bureau and Communications Unit that provide patrol, traffic, commercial, and emergency communications services for the Police Department. The Patrol Bureau operates out of two District Substations, one in each policing district, and the Visalia Emergency Communications Center.
THE POSITION
A Community Service Officer (CSO) is the entry level in the Police Officer series, performing non-hazardous police duties. Examples of duties include:
Conducts investigations and writes police reports for minor crimes and incidents.
Assists in retention, processing, transporting, returning and disposal of evidence.
Performs traffic control duties including directing traffic at times of emergency or congestion.
Responds to radio messages; telephone instructions relating to non-hazardous calls for police service.
Training and development is a priority. Our goal is to grow our staff and develop them into future law enforcement leaders. As opportunities arise and at the Department's discretion, incumbents in the CSO classification may be offered the opportunity to advance to the classification of Police Officer Recruit.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The Visalia Police Department is seeking passionate, driven, and motivated individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. Ideal candidates will have uncompromising integrity, a strong work ethic, exercise good judgment and problem solving skills, and demonstrate an enthusiastic passion for law enforcement and a strong commitment to serving the community.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skill and ability is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skill and abilities would be:
Possession of a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
One year of public contact experience.
Prior experience in law enforcement is desirable.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment.
Please
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for a detailed job description.
SELECTION PROCESS
Application and supplemental materials will be evaluated and applicants who appear to be most qualified will be invited to participate in a job-related interview and/or examination process. Successful candidates may be required to pass a background, physical examination, and/or drug screen.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The City of Visalia offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:
Monthly Salary: $4,144-$5,210
CalPERS Retirement Program
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Onsite City Health and Wellness Clinic (no out of pocket expenses)
Longevity Pay
Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave and much more
Review the Benefits tab for more information.
EXPERIENCE VISALIA. ENHANCE YOUR LIFE.
If work-life balance is important to you, consider living in a thriving community that offers the most affordable housing in California with a typical commute time of less than 20 minutes. With a population of over 145,000, Visalia offers small town charm with metropolitan amenities. Visalia has a world class health care system, our own Sequoia Symphony Orchestra, a flourishing arts community, a minor league baseball team, a downtown convention center, and numerous fine dining establishments.
As the Tulare County seat, Visalia is the principal retail center in the region, and home to several large industrial employers. Visalia has a vibrant downtown district, safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, institutions for higher learning, and low cost of living. The City has many community parks, organized team sports, a municipal golf course and private country club, a multi-sport family-oriented regional sports park, and numerous outdoor and recreational activities.
Located in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, Visalia offers easy access to the nearby mountains, national parks, lakes and rivers which provide year-round opportunities for sports and recreation within an hour or less. Visalia was ranked as the top Central Valley community and one of seven California cities in the top 25 of Gallup Sharecare's latest State of American Well Being Index. Our strong sense of community and social well-being keeps Visalians happy, healthy and moving forward. Come discover all Visalia has to offer!
The City of Visalia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary
49,729.80 - 62,518.32 Annual
Field
Police
Highest Educational Degree Required
High school diploma
Job Type
Entry Level
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