Community Service Officer

Community Service Officer

Join the Police Department as a Community Service Officer! This position is full-time with benefits. This support position is responsible for provision of police and fire services non-emergency support related to crime prevention, investigations, enforcement and communications. These duties include accident scene traffic control, crime scene processing, witness interviews, identification of abandoned vehicles, animal control assistance, issuance of parking citations, maintenance of vehicle inventories, participation in status meetings and court hearings, and management of lost property. Incumbents enforce municipal and state codes related to traffic, parking, building, zoning, landscape design, and property maintenance including identification of violations and issuance of warnings, notices, and citations for compliance or abatement based on site inspection and investigation. The incumbent will work a schedule of 5 8-hour days or 4 10-hour days.

Questions regarding this role direct to : humanresources@grantspassoregon.gov or 541-450-6050.

The City of Grants Pass is a High Performance Organization that has a well-defined Mission, Vision and Values which provides the framework for our organizational culture. We believe that the best solutions come from empowered teams with the knowledge and shared vision of the community's goals. We promote a legacy of excellence through a culture of trust, collaboration, and encouragement of personal growth and the celebration of our achievements. We seek to attract adaptable, creative and motivated individuals who share our community pride and dedication to exceptional public service.

If you are an individual who appreciates a working team environment, which focuses on trust, crucial communications, commitment, accountability and results, then the City of Grants Pass may be a great place for you!

Minimum Qualifications

A High School Diploma or GED is required; a combination of one year of related coursework and experience in criminal justice or a related field is preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed in the job description.

Licensing Requirements (positions in this class require) :

• Oregon Driver's License Class C
• Law Enforcement Data System Certificate will be required within one year of appointment

How to Apply

Application materials must be completed on-line to be considered for this position. Required materials to be turned in for this recruitment are :

Ranking and Selection

The ranking and selection of applicants to proceed in the process includes : experience, responses to supplemental questionnaire, and meeting minimum qualifications of the position. The initial selection process for this position includes the following steps : application review, written test, oral interview and chief interview. The final selection process following interview includes the following steps : tentative offer, criminal history check, background / reference check, psychological, physical, drug screening and final offer of employment.

All candidates will be notified of the status of their application after the closing date.

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request prior to the application deadline to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application process.

Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Grants Pass grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans' preference points, please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application. Directly related work experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as required by Pay Equity Law.

It is the policy of the City of Grants Pass that no person shall be discriminated against based on race and characteristics traditionally associated with race to include hair styles, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or current employment status. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Police Officer applicants must show proof of citizenship with 18 months of hire. EEO