Community Service Officer 2 - Patrol

Department:              Police

Pay Grade:                106                                         

FLSA Status:             Non-Exempt

Community Service Officer 2 - Patrol

Performs routine and specialized community service duties including responding to all non-emergency calls and traffic collisions and providing support functions to operations of the police department. This position is designed to introduce policing with the intent to train to become a police officer. Accordingly, one may stay in this position a maximum of 3 years or, if not eligible to become a police officer based on age requirements, within one year of age eligibility.  This position works 8-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.  Position considered essential and must remain at the station through any natural disaster when ordered by the Chief of Police

• Operates department fleet vehicles
• Performs traffic control and parking enforcement functions.
• Performs various administrative duties including the preparation of detailed written incident reports and other reports as necessary.
• Responds to and investigates non-in progress calls for service and minor traffic accidents without injuries.
• Testifies in court proceedings when necessary.
• Performs duties at a crime scene as directed by superior officers.
• Supports Patrol Operations by performing various functions, such as, picking up paperwork, getting ice for meetings, lunch for large groups, etc.
• Performs other related assigned duties.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High School diploma or GED;

• CJIS certification required upon hire.

• Valid South Carolina driver’s license (only for CSO 2 – Patrol)

To deliver superior performance in a manner that is distinctive and impactful to each person served and that establishes a standard for quality that endures for generations.