Community Service Officer

The following duties are normal for the position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or a logical assignment to the position. Other duties may be required and assigned. * Performs limited law enforcement duties: performs code enforcement duties; engages in animal control activities; performs traffic direction and control duties; collects and processes recovered property; assist motorists; crossing guard duties; funeral escorts; crowd control at civic events; bicycle enforcement; responds to non-criminal citizen requests for service; perform crime prevention duties; prepares written reports and appears in court when necessary; and actively participates in required training and educational sessions as a student. * Performs community service functions: provides medical assistance to injured and ill persons to the extent which they are trained and identifies traffic signs and signals that are not functioning properly. * Provides support to the Police Department: provides over the counter information to the public; receives money and provides change to citizens for authorized Department activities; provides preventive maintenance on all Department authorized uniforms and personal equipment; provides preventive maintenance on Department squads by way of cleaning and minor maintenance such as adding oil, maintaining tire pressure, checking fluid levels, etc.; maintains office equipment by way of cleaning and performs minor maintenance such as toner cartridge replacement; photocopies materials; conducts department tours; drafts various letters; and pickup and delivery duties for the Department and other City departments/agencies.