Community Service Officer - Limited Term

Launch Your Law Enforcement Career:
Community Service Officer (CSO) to Police Officer in Two Years!

The City of Bend Police Department is actively recruiting for four (4) Limited Term Community Service Officer positions anticipated assignments to last up to 24 months. These positions are represented by the Bend Police Association and is FLSA non-exempt (overtime eligible).

The Community Service Officer (CSO) role is a structured 24-month limited term assignment designed to build the knowledge, skills, and experience required to transition into a fully sworn Police Officer position. During this two-year period, CSOs gain hands-on exposure to patrol operations, community engagement, investigative support, and department procedures while working closely with sworn personnel. The role emphasizes professional growth, mastery of foundational law-enforcement competencies, and preparation for the physical, academic, and ethical demands of police work.

By the end of the 24-month track, CSOs are expected to demonstrate readiness for police academy entry, including strong communication skills, sound decision-making, familiarity with local laws and ordinances, and a proven commitment to public service. This pathway offers a clear, guided transition from civilian support duties to sworn responsibilities, setting candidates up for success as Police Officers.

If you're looking for a position that blends responsibility, variety, and the chance to grow within law enforcement, the CSO role is your next move. Join us in keeping Bend safe, efficient, and thriving—one call at a time.

Classification Framework:
Class Specifications | Community Service Officer | Class Spec Details

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Respond to citizen requests/calls for information, assistance, or complaints. Enforces related city codes and ordinances, issues citations as appropriate.
• Perform vehicle abatement functions; prepare abandoned vehicle descriptions; arrange for towing of vehicles that are public hazards, have an expired registration or have not been attended to.
• Investigate traffic crashes, crimes that are not in progress, misdemeanors, theft of service complaints and civil infractions; prepare accurate records and reports to document incidents. Testifies in court as needed.
• Attends judicial proceedings, presents evidence, and provides credible testimony.
• May assist in the processing of applications for city licenses, including photographing, fingerprinting, and conducting background investigations using LEDS.
• Perform animal apprehension, transport, rescue, and control work.
• Aid in investigations; collect and preserve evidence; maintain accurate and up-to-date records; testify in court.
• Direct and control traffic, crowds, and congestion during emergency situations or special events.
• Comply with safety requirements of the position and actively promotes safe work practices.
• In an emergency event or an officially declared State of Emergency, responds as directed to ensure the restoration of essential public services, facilities, and infrastructure.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Interacting with the public and co-workers in a tactful, courteous, and effective manner in both office and public settings.
• Understanding and executing verbal and written instructions.
• Coping with animals of varying temperaments.
• Operating large vehicles.
• Maintaining…