Part-time CSO

This is a part-time non-benefited position with the Eaton Police Department.

• Form strong community partnerships to enhance the trust of the citizens of The Town of Eaton in the Eaton Police Department
• Promote teamwork and professional development
• Prevent citizens from becoming victims of crime or from injury as a result of a traffic collision
• Continually work to improve our professional performance.

GENERAL STATEMENT:

The Community Service Officer (CSO) serves as a non-sworn uniformed member of the police department responsible for enhancing public safety supporting sworn officers and promoting positive community addition to general community service duties the CSO also performs Code Enforcement functions related to municipal ordinances and Animal Enforcement functions related to animal welfare safety and control. This position provides visible reassurance to the community while ensuring compliance with local laws and ordinances.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.

Community Service Duties

• Patrol neighborhoods schools and business districts by vehicle bicycle or foot to maintain visibility and build community trust.
• Respond to non-emergency calls for service including taking reports for minor crimes such as theft vandalism and traffic accidents without injuries.
• Provide traffic and crowd control at accident scenes community events and emergencies.
• Assist sworn officers at crime or accident scenes with perimeter security evidence protection and report writing.
• Engage with residents businesses and schools to address concerns provide education and support crime prevention initiatives.

• Inspect residential commercial and public properties for compliance with municipal codes and ordinances (e.g. property maintenance zoning signage noise litter and public nuisances).
• Issue warnings citations or notices of violation for ordinance infractions.
• Investigate complaints related to health safety and environmental concerns.
• Work with residents and property owners to achieve voluntary compliance through education and outreach.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections violations and enforcement actions.

• Respond to animal-related service calls including stray injured or aggressive animals.
• Capture transport and care for animals in a safe and humane manner.
• Enforce animal-related laws and ordinances including licensing leash laws cruelty/neglect cases and dangerous/vicious animal regulations.
• Educate the public on responsible pet ownership rabies prevention and animal safety.
• Work with animal shelters veterinary services and rescue organizations to ensure proper handling of animals.

Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION: No supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE ABILITY AND SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to consistently promote support and represent the Town of Eaton in a professional manner.

• Strong communication mediation and customer service skills for interacting with diverse communities.

• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful or confrontational situations.

• Knowledge of municipal codes state laws and basic law enforcement practices (training provided).

• Comfortable handling and restraining animals including large or aggressive breeds.

• Ability to effectively testify in court or at hearings.

• Ability to use standard office equipment including computers and specialized police software.

• Ability to use oleoresin capsicum spray(OC spray) and a Taser.

• Prepare clear and concise reports correspondence and other written materials.

• Represent the Town in a professional effective manner.

• Work well under pressure meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) equivalent is required.
• Post-secondary education preferred but not required.

• No experience required.

• Certification as a Code Enforcement Officer (or ability to obtain within one year) preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must possess a valid drivers license.
• Must successfully pass a driving record (MVR) drug screen physical capabilities examination references and criminal history background check prior to the start of employment.
• Must be able to provide documentation that proves eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.

HOURS

• Must be able available and willing to work 25 hours per week 5.5 hours per day on a regular basis.
• Work may involve evenings weekends and holidays
• .Subject to call-back work and incumbent must be able to respond to an emergency.
• Must reside within 30 minutes of facility to be included with on-call rotation.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT ANDPHYSICAL AND MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS

The work environment and physical and mental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Locations:

• May be required to conduct business in alternate locations within Town buildings or field sites sometimes in formal settings.
• Is subject to driving Town vehicle in all weather conditions.

Mental Requirements/concentration:

• May have frequent interruptions; be required to manage competing priorities; and have inflexible deadlines.
• Frequent contact with the public--in person via email/telephone sometimes facing adverse or confrontational situations with internal/external customers.
• Is subject to working alone and/or with groups.
• Work requires administrative and technical knowledge and ability.

Outdoor Exposure

• Snowy wet and muddy conditions will exist. Work may be done in confined or cramped spaces.
• Frequent outdoor work in extreme weather conditions (hot/cold); walking on uneven terrain; occasional exposure to insects.
• Frequent exposure to outside/adverse weather conditions working in all weather and on rough terrain conditions; may require setting up equipment in high-speed traffic.
• On occasion employee is subject to extreme cold/hot with temperatures below 32 degrees or above 100 degrees; consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.
• Employee is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts moving vehicles/traffic unpredictable people and/or circumstances.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required including cold weather gear eye protection gloves and provided uniform.
• A safety-conscientious environment is required.

Talking/Hearing and Vision

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to talk or hear in the normal audio range to hear alarms/telephones/normal speaking voices with or without correction.
• Employee is required to have visual acuity for close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus and to perform an activity such as: operating machinery where the seeing job is at or within arms reach and to operate motor vehicles; and to determine the accuracy neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of people facilities and/or structures.
• Moderate physical activity required by moving and positioning objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently.
• Frequent balancing bending/stooping carrying/lifting medium weight objects climbing fingering grasping repetitive motion hearing sitting standing talking and walking. Occasionally the employee will be required to pull push reach and kneel.

The Town of Eaton will make all reasonable accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity in employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require reasonable accommodations to ensure a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to .