Community Service Officer
Antioch, Illinois
Village of Antioch Police Department
433 Orchard Street
Antioch, IL. 60002
Phone: 847.395.8585
Website: www.antioch.il.gov
Population: 14,430
Pay: $15.00/hr.
Application Deadline: Until Filled
ANTIOCH POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER
The Village of Antioch currently has three part-time positions available for Community Service Officer (CSO) within the Police Department. CSOs perform a wide variety of civilian field and office law enforcement work in direct support of sworn personnel, including: collect and log found property; receive and record citizen complaints; assist with traffic direction; complete various police reports; receive and process abandoned vehicles; monitor and enforce non-criminal village ordinances; take statements; participate in the apprehension and confinement of stray domestic animals and wildlife; perform fingerprinting duties; prisoner duties; coordinate vehicle maintenance; respond to complaints from the public; assist the public with lock outs; deploy radar trailers; make court appearances; perform crossing guard duties; operate a department vehicle and radio; and attend training as required.
Candidates should have the ability to: interpret and apply federal, state, village and department laws, policies and procedures; think and act quickly in emergency situations; prepare accurate and grammatically correct reports; operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer; deal with the public courteously and tactfully, understand and carry out oral and written directions; communicate clearly and concisely; maintain cooperative working relationships; and maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties.
Candidates must be 18 years of age at time of hire. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and valid driver’s license. Two years of previous related experience and/or supplemental education in criminal justice is preferred. All employees are expected to present a professional appearance.
Applicant must be of good character. Prior to being given a conditional offer of employment, applicants must successfully complete a background investigation. All applicants who are given a conditional offer of employment must undergo a physical examination including a drug screen by a physician who has been selected by the Village of Antioch.
The CSO position is a non-union, non-exempt position. Rotating work schedule consisting of variable shifts, including nights, holidays and weekends. Applications are available in person or online at www.antioch.il.gov
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and application either electronically to GZastany@antioch.il.gov, in person at Antioch Police Department (433 Orchard St.), or via mail to:
Village of Antioch Police Department
Attn: Gina Zastany
433 Orchard Street
Antioch, IL. 60002
The Village of Antioch is an Equal Opportunity Employer