Community Service Officer

Village of Glen Ellyn

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.glenellyn.org

Phone:

• 630-469-5000

Email:

• applicants@glenellyn.org

Application Deadline:

• Until Filled (Review of applications will begin upon receipt)

Salary:

• Starting: $27.49 - $38.49/hour

  Anticipated Starting: $28.85/hour, depending on qualifications

  Actual starting salary is negotiable, and will be dependent upon qualifications, experience, and professional achievement. 

  Full-time, non-exempt position

  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
  • Wellness incentive program
  • Tuition reimbursement

Position Details

NOW HIRING

Community Service Officer

(Full-Time)

Police Department

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 lockouts, 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 either Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or 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.

HOW TO APPLY:

1. 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.
2. Applicants must indicate (Job ID: 04-26-Community Service Officer) in the subject line of their e-mail.
3. The selected finalist will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment criminal background check, reference check, and post-offer medical physical examination, which includes drug and alcohol screening for controlled substances, including THC, in accordance with Village policy for safety-sensitive positions. 

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 

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