Part Time Community Service Officer

The West Allis Police Department is seeking a Community Service Officer for a part-time, unarmed, uniformed civilian position to provide operational support and gain hands‑on experience in law enforcement. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, be at least 18 years old, and be enrolled in a Criminal Justice, Police Science, or related degree program at an accredited college or university.

Possession of a valid WI Driver’s License and a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, are required.

West Allis residents earn an additional 5% on top of the pay range. This is a non‑benefited position. Learn more and apply today!

• Staffs and monitors the front complaint desk
• Takes walk‑in complaints
• Receives, documents, resolves and responds to low priority calls related to abandoned vehicle complaints, animal complaints, found property complaints, and other complaints not requiring the response of a law enforcement officer
• Performs routine vehicle patrol conducting business checks, reporting observed offenses, etc.
• Assists sworn personnel with crash and crime scenes
• Utilizes portable and squad radios
• Provides traffic direction and control for accidents, disabled vehicles and road hazards
• Enforces City ordinances and parking regulations and issues citations accordingly
• Provides security for events including parades, National Night Out, others, etc.
• Assists with booking and monitoring cell block detainees
• Testifies in court
• Fingerprints citizens and applicants
• Operates office computer/applicable software systems to gather information, write incident reports and document activities
• Assists maintenance and mechanics with supply runs
• Delivers and gathers supplies and equipment to and from surrounding agencies and companies
• Performs other duties as assigned

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Eighteen (18) years of age or older and enrolled in Criminal Justice, Police Science, or related law‑enforcement degree program at an accredited college or university. Candidates must be actively pursuing a career as a sworn law enforcement officer; continued employment is contingent upon maintaining these requirements.
• Possession of valid WI Driver’s License; candidates must maintain a good driving record throughout employment.
• Ability to keyboard/type at 30 words per minute.
• Competent in the use of an office computer/software including but not limited to, Windows and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook & Calendaring), etc.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends (accommodations will be made for attending school).
• Successful passing of a comprehensive police background check, Non‑Medical Suitability Evaluation, medical examination and drug screening.
• Attain CPR and Basic First Aid certification within 6 months of hire.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is desirable.
• Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training, IC‑100 and Independent Study‑700 within 6 months of hire.
• Successful completion of in‑house New CSO Training and Field Training.
• Successful completion of in‑house training for Transaction Information for Management of Enforcement (TIME) certification.
• Candidates are not eligible for the CSO position if not enrolled or currently enrolled in a college, technical college, or university, or have not graduated within the 6 months before application.

EXAMINATION DATA :
The first step in the selection process will be a review and evaluation of application materials to identify those candidates who appear to be qualified in terms of training and experience as these relate to the duties and requirements of the position.

POST‑OFFER DRUG TEST/PHYSICAL EXAM/POLICE RECORD CHECK :
Persons offered employment must pass a post‑offer drug test and physical examination as well as a thorough Police Record Check as a condition of employment.

PHYSICAL READINESS TESTING :
Successful passing of entrance standards (exit standard for pushups) of Wisconsin State Physical Readiness Test.