Community Service Officer - Part-time
City of DeKalb, Illinois, Dekalb, IL, United States
Are you passionate about helping others, and making a difference in the community? The City of DeKalb is hiring a
Part-Time Community Service Officer (CSO) . This non-sworn, civilian role supports public safety by providing a variety of non-emergency services to the DeKalb community.
As a CSO, you will assist residents, support police department personnel, and help maintain safety at events and during daily operations—without performing duties that involve arrests or active crime response. This roleis a great opportunity for anyone interested in public service or exploring a future in law enforcement.
Key Responsibilities
Responding to radio-dispatched calls and providing appropriate non-emergency assistance
Rendering first aid and offering general assistance to community members
Handling non-emergency calls, such as abandoned or disabled vehicles, lost property, and vehicle lockouts
Patrolling assigned areas on foot and in a vehicle; conducting premise checks
Enforcing parking, animal, and other City ordinances; issuing parking tickets
Participating in community events
Serving in low-risk roles such as traffic control when needed
Performing vacation house checks for out-of-town residents
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Coursework in Criminal Justice preferred
Valid driver’s license
Availability to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Ability to become LEADS certified within 6 months of hire
Part-time: 15–20 hours per week
Starting pay: $23.34 per hour
This position does not include benefits
Schedule varies based on department needs, including some shift, weekend, and holiday work
Initial review of applications to begin May 4th. The position will remain open until filled.
Please visit our website to submit an application: www.cityofdekalb.com
The City of DeKalb is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Part-Time Community Service Officer (CSO) . This non-sworn, civilian role supports public safety by providing a variety of non-emergency services to the DeKalb community.
As a CSO, you will assist residents, support police department personnel, and help maintain safety at events and during daily operations—without performing duties that involve arrests or active crime response. This roleis a great opportunity for anyone interested in public service or exploring a future in law enforcement.
Key Responsibilities
Responding to radio-dispatched calls and providing appropriate non-emergency assistance
Rendering first aid and offering general assistance to community members
Handling non-emergency calls, such as abandoned or disabled vehicles, lost property, and vehicle lockouts
Patrolling assigned areas on foot and in a vehicle; conducting premise checks
Enforcing parking, animal, and other City ordinances; issuing parking tickets
Participating in community events
Serving in low-risk roles such as traffic control when needed
Performing vacation house checks for out-of-town residents
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Coursework in Criminal Justice preferred
Valid driver’s license
Availability to work varied shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Ability to become LEADS certified within 6 months of hire
Part-time: 15–20 hours per week
Starting pay: $23.34 per hour
This position does not include benefits
Schedule varies based on department needs, including some shift, weekend, and holiday work
Initial review of applications to begin May 4th. The position will remain open until filled.
Please visit our website to submit an application: www.cityofdekalb.com
The City of DeKalb is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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