Traffic Control Community Service Officer
Traffic Control Community Service Officer
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$ 40560 - 46113
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General Summary
- ThisCommunityService Officer is anticipated to be assigned to the Traffic Unit as a Traffic Control Community Service Officer which will be responsible for parking citations parking issues traffic control traffic hazards etc. Community Service Officers (CSO) perform nonsworn unarmed law enforcement related tasks for the Charlottesville Police Department. Community Service Officers DO NOT have powers of arrest. These tasks include but are not restricted to; Traffic Control/Parking Enforcement report writing and/or various administrative tasks.
The preferred hiring amount will be $19.50 $22.17an hour $40560.00 to $46113.60 annually).As of March 28 2024 this position is in the Labor and Trades bargaining unit in accordance with the CitysCollective Bargaining Ordinance (Ordinance No. 22128. Starting pay for this position is based on applicable education experience and internal equity. Future wage adjustments are subject to terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement between the City and the exclusive bargaining representative. The parties are in the process of negotiating the collective bargaining agreement which will take effect on July 1 2025.
Starting offer is based on applicable education experience and internal equity. This is a fulltime nonexempt position. The position also provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays paid vacation and sick leave health insurance options with employer contribution employerpaid life insurance Citys retirement options gym reimbursement program and continuing education/training opportunities.- For a general summary of benefits offered by the City please click the benefits tab on this posting or visit City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS. There are certain provisions that must be met and the portability request must be executed within 18 months of vesting in the Citys Plan. If questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement please contact the Citys Benefits Administrator at.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
This position is anticipated to be assigned to the Traffic Unit:
- Traffic Control Unit: The Traffic Unit is a specialized unit within the Support Services Division. The Traffic Unit CSO patrols assigned areas of the City enforcing parking laws by issuing parking tickets/citations and performing other functions including but not limited to; towing of abandoned vehicles or vehicles parked in prohibited zones assisting patrol with traffic hazards and accidents traffic direction conducting vehicle escorts and other duties as required to support the Police Departments mission. May have to testify in court reference to issued citations. May be responsible for report writing as designated.
Community Service Officers will normally be assigned to one unit but may be required to transfer or complete duties from each service area as assigned. The other CSO units are:
- Telephone Reporting Unit: is a component part of the Uniformed Patrol Bureau. CSOs working in this capacity shall be assigned to the second or third shift Patrol Bureau under the supervision of a Shift Sergeant. The Telephone Reporting CSO will perform a variety of functions that permit uniformed officers to remain in the field as much as possible. The TRU CSOs responsibilities include; taking reports by telephone and in person at the Police Department lobby fingerprinting and photographing of arrested persons for the court handling calls for general information and other non emergency calls by phone or at the Police Department lobby processing of fingerprint applicants and performing various administrative functions in the Police Department.
- Downtown Unit: The officer is assigned to the Downtown Mall yearround. Working at a kiosk area or on foot patrol the officer maintains public contact with visitors and residents for the City of Charlottesville Police Department and is assigned to the Neighborhood Services Bureau reporting to the Crime Prevention Unit Supervisor. Work is conducted in communication and partnership with Police Officers. The CSO responds to accidents potential safety hazards and other emergencies.
- Logistical Support Unit: The Community Service Officer assigned to the Logistical Support Unit works directly with the Unit supervisor. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to; keeping inventory for the Departments Taser Mobile Data Terminal Body Worn Camera (BWC) Vehicle Equipment Radio Transmissions Equipment and Department Issued Cellular Phones.
Education Experience and Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED equivalency required.
- Possession of a valid Virginia Operators License required. To view our driving eligibility requirements visit not have been convicted of any felony or serious misdemeanor or be a user of any controlled substances.
- Must pass a background check and preemployment drug testing and be subject to random drug testing in accordance with the policies of the City of Charlottesville.
- Proficiency in a language other than English preferred but not required;
- Prior experience directing traffic preferred but not required.
Skills:Knowledge of police methods practices and procedures is beneficial; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear comprehensive reports; ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public; ability to analyze situation and to adopt quick effective and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Physical Conditions & Additional Information
Physical requirements for this position as outlined by the Department of Labor: MEDIUM WORK: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and/or up to 30 lbs. frequently and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
This is a safety sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing for preemployment reasonable suspicion postaccident and random testing.
Dependent upon assignment a majority of time spent in this position involves outside work which may involve extreme temperatures extreme brightness radiant energy and/or electrical position requires regular use of traffic/roadways and requires driving a Cityowned vehicle and is subject to the vehicle use policy and procedures.
Must be able to work in varied local environments utilizing department assigned clothing and equipment. This position involves driving walking standing and repetitive entry/exit from city vehicle in all types of weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth and pregnancyrelated conditions) gender identity or expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service and veteran status physical or mental disability genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment hiring placement promotion transfer training compensation benefits employee activities access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.
Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources ator .
The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks reference checks and preemployment drug tests in accordance with federal state and local law of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection Citys policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of in the Commonwealth of Virginia. remains an illegal drug under federal law and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the Citys policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
