Community Service Officer (Part-Time)

Park Ridge Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.parkridge.us

Phone:

• 847-318-5267

Fax:

• 847-318-5308

Email:

• tgadomski@parkridgepolice.org

Application Deadline:

• 11/11/21

Salary:

• Starting: $22.93/hour

Sworn:

• 55

Population:

• 37,457

Position Details

The City of Park Ridge's Police Department is seeking dedicated and professional applicants for the position of Community Service Officer.

This position performs duties associated with:

• Parking and ordinance enforcement
• Traffic and animal control
• Other duties to assist the Police and Fire Departments and the public 

What we're looking for in a candidate:

• The highest level of customer service
• Individuals who strive to help people
• The ability to respond quickly and pro-actively
• The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
• Motivated and energetic individuals 

Highlighted Functions:

• Responds to non-emergency phone calls from the public
• Investigates and enforces parking control ordinances and parking restrictions
• Educates and assists the public regarding parking regulations in a courteous and professional manner
• Investigates and enforces animal control ordinances
• Controls and directs traffic through non-verbal means; maintains proper traffic flow around fire/ems/law enforcement related incidents
• Acts as a crossing guard at school intersections when necessary
• Responds to found/abandoned bicycles and automobiles; completes a report and transports the property according to policy
• Works the non-emergency police front desk: answering non-emergency phone lines, non-emergency radio traffic, assisting public and staff
• Assists Patrol Officers in monitoring prisoner activity and property inventory 

Qualifications, Requirements and Experience:

• High School diploma/equivalent
• Valid State of Illinois driver's license required
• Previous experience in public safety work environment preferred
• LEADS Certification to be attained upon hire
• This position is considered medium duty work in nature and requires the exertion of up to 25 pounds of force. 

Submit an application using the City website:

www.parkridge.us

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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