Community Service Officer; Year Round​/Part-Time

Community Service Officer (Year Round/Part-Time)

This is a part-time, year-round, entry level civilian law enforcement position. Two openings are scheduled to be filled and consist of approximately 20 hours per week. Duties include responding to non-hazardous calls for service throughout City Parks, such as parking issues, lost children, and enforcing minor City ordinance violations, traffic control, and assisting Patrol Officers with non-hazardous calls while promoting Neighborhood Engagement philosophies through positive public interaction.

Interview Date: TBD

Start Date:

TBD
Hourly Range: $16.7884 - $23.5423

• Answer non-hazardous calls for service regarding law enforcement matters, enforce selected City Ordinances and parking regulations, and notify Police Dispatch of issues in the City of Waukesha that require additional Police response.
• Direct traffic in the parks or on city streets as requested by Police Patrol Sergeant or designee.
• Build a working partnership with WPRF staff to include department head, park attendants, building and grounds supervisors and staff.
• Ensure safe traffic flow in the parks, including enforcing parking regulations by issuing parking citations.
• Foster a community policing philosophy by being available to citizens in the City of Waukesha and answering general questions.
• Have working knowledge of applicable Departmental Policies, General Orders, City of Waukesha Park rules, parking regulations, and applicable Municipal Ordinances.
• Carry a WKPD Police Radio and/or cell phone and answer calls for service from Police Dispatch.
• Operate departmental vehicles in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Have knowledge of the City of Waukesha and its parks, including location and areas of concern.
• Operate a Wireless Digital Assistant (WDA) or squad computer to gain information from Police Dispatch and/or the TIME System.
• Issue parking tickets and some Municipal Ordinance Citations.
• Document all Municipal Ordinance Citations in written form with the aid of Police Clerical Division.
• Assist at special events throughout the City.
• Be available to testify in court regarding any parking violation or Municipal Ordinance citation.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Possession of a WI driver’s license with an excellent driving record.
• Must be 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Must be willing to work various hours and days, including special events.
• Must be able to successfully operate a mountain bicycle.
• Must successfully pass a thorough background check and drug test.

• Bilingual in English/Spanish.
• Currently enrolled in a college level criminal justice program or other applicable course of study.
• First Aid/CPR certification.

The City of Waukesha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.