Community Service Officer (CSO)

JOB TITLE: Community Service Officer (CSO) CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt Full Time DEPARTMENT: Police Department SUPERVISOR: CSO Sergeant SALARY: $35,083 to $42,099 Annually

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Community Service Officer (CSO) fills a limited authority uniformed position. Community Service Officer are primarily responsible for handling non-emergency calls for service in support of the Police Department Patrol Division to include community caretaking functions. Perform enforcement of City of Cheyenne parking ordinances. Investigate motor vehicle crashes including issuance of moving violation citations related to crash investigations. Patrol CSOs may be tasked to assist Municipal Court Security Officers with specific duties/functions.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER: The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Handle nonemergency calls for service involving abandoned motor vehicles, petty crimes, VIN Checks, traffic complaints, parking complaints, investigating and assisting at traffic crash scenes and similar duties either in the field or lobby of the police department.
• Patrol city streets in a vehicle or on foot; enforce parking regulations/ordinances.
• Operate a motor vehicle in various conditions to include adverse and severe weather.
• Direct traffic at special events and traffic related emergencies.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend department-sponsored training.
• Provide escort to individuals requiring entry to the police department.
• Assist Municipal Security Officers with specific duties/functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES