Community Service Officer

City of Batavia

Human Resources Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.cityofbatavia.net

Phone Number:

• 630-454-2000

Fax Number:

• 630-454-2079

Email:

• hr@cityofbatavia.net

Application Deadline:

• 05/26/23
• @ 4:00 PM

Salary:

• Starting: $56K - $66K DOQ with excellent benefits

Sworn Officers:

• 41 (Authorized)

City Population:

• 26,420

Position Details

The City of Batavia Police Department is seeking a full-time Community Service Officer (CSO).

The Community Service Officer (CSO) is a non-sworn uniformed, unarmed civilian assigned to supplement sworn police officers in the enforcement of city ordinances and assisting the public in non-criminal related matters. Such work involves responding to non-criminal complaints, and enforcing ordinances, and other duties that do not require physical arrest and are not related to crimes in progress.

The following duties and qualifications are examples and not exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required as assigned.

• Enforcement of city ordinances
• Assist the public with vehicle lockouts, animal complaints, and non-criminal related matters
• Write tickets, take private property traffic crash reports, assist with traffic control
• Assist with evidence duties and police records responsibilities to include answering nonemergency telephone calls and effectively communicating with customers
• Handle administrative tasks, and other duties not requiring a sworn officer level of training
• Assist with fleet management and communicates with equipment vendors
• Perform responsibilities related to community outreach programs and police station tours
• Provide a variety of reports, logs, and other written correspondence
• Must be a team-player capable of working independently and exercising sound judgment
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to learn and apply city policies and laws
• Position requires LEADS certification/ ability to obtain certification within 6 months of starting
• Maintain inventory of department supplies & equipment
• Manage appointments and fingerprinting citizens

Applicants:

• Must possess a high school (or GED) diploma; an associate degree in criminal justice or related field is desirable; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the knowledge, abilities, and skills listed above.
• Previous experience in law enforcement/security experience preferred.
• A valid Illinois driver's license is required. 

A typical schedule for this position is Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00 A.M – 3:00 P.M. However other hours of work may be required as Batavia PD is a 24-hour, 7 days per week operation. Employees will be expected to work mandatory overtime as assigned. This position reports directly to the Deputy Chief of Administration.

Send applications (with resumes) no later than 4:00 PM on Friday, May 26, 2023 to:

City of Batavia Human Resources Department

100 N. Island Avenue

Batavia, IL 60510

Fax: 630-454-2079

OR

Email: hr@cityofbatavia.net

For an online application go to:

www.cityofbatavia.net

The City of Batavia is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity and inclusion are critical to our success.

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