Community Service Officer II

This Community Service Officer II position is assigned to the Boise Police Department Front Counter at City Hall West and serves as a primary point of contact for members of the public seeking police services, information, resources, or assistance. Provides in-person public service by evaluating requests for assistance, conducting interviews, preparing police reports and documentation, answering questions regarding police procedures, laws, ordinances, and community resources, and directing individuals to appropriate services.

The position also performs Community Service Officer duties in support of department operations, which may include responding to calls for service, conducting investigations, collecting and processing evidence, and assisting Patrol Officers, detectives, and the Crime Lab as needed.

This position works under immediate/direct supervision and is regularly scheduled Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at City Hall West.

To ensure internal equity and alignment with the approved budget for this position, offers are made within the posted hiring range. Although the hiring range is fixed, employees receive an exceptional benefits and total rewards package that enhances the overall value of employment with the City of Boise.

• High school diploma or equivalent and
• Two years of experience working in law enforcement or working with the public, in-security or a related field.

• Valid state-issued driver's license.
• National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within six months of employment.

Applicants must be able to pass:

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Driving Record Check
• Polygraph Exam
• Boise Police Department Criminal Justice Information System Background Check (BPD CJIS)
• Drug Free Workplace:
  In accordance with the City of Boise Drug Free Workplace Regulation, this position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to testing requirements including Post Offer Applicant Testing, Random Testing, Reasonable Suspicion, Post - Accident, etc. Applicants will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to hire. Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative pre-employment drug test.
• This position is required to exercise custodial responsibility for illegal drugs or precursors.

The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:

• Zero-cost premium medical coverage for you and your familly.
• PERSI retirement (11.96% Employer Contribution) plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b
• 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month
• 10 weeks paid parental leave
• $500 annual wellbeing incentive
• Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost

Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refs more complex issues to higher-level staff. Is capable of performing all the duties of a Community Service Officer - I (CSO) and provides team support and training, as needed. Provide training, mentoring and coaching to CSO - I, including field training.

Responds to various requests for service that include non-emergency and higher-priority responses to assist officers at crime scenes throughout the city. Responds to active scenes and conducts fact-finding interviews and investigations. Attends periodic training to maintain and update skills in forensic evidence collection. Provides training to other divisions to include patrol briefings, POST Academy, and other community groups.

Writes clear and concise investigative reports by gathering information from various sources and enters reports into the incident tracking system report writing program. Interprets and applies Boise city and the Idaho state criminal codes. Determines the type of crime and articulates the elements of each crime in written form.

Performs crime scene investigative work. Properly collects, documents, and processes crime scenes using photographic and forensic ridge detail techniques (fingerprints). Identifies and evaluates possible evidence and ensures proper collection, labeling, transportation, and booking of evidence into the Ada County property room or Boise Police Crime Lab maintaining chain of custody and integrity of evidence.

Documents and reports all graffiti throughout the city. May be responsible for citizen ride along requests, as needed.

Retrieves, transports, and records property found throughout the city. Attends court under subpoena and provides court testimony under oath regarding their knowledge or actions in cases.

Provides public assistance at Police Department facility. Serves as the initial point of contact for citizens, visitors, and partner agencies; receives and evaluates requests for service. Answers questions regarding police procedures, city…