Community Service Officer

As a civilian, non-certified employee, assist the road patrol and other units with non-enforcement related duties, and provide additional safety and security functions by observing and reporting violations, threats and other suspicious situations within the guidelines of Federal and State laws, as well as County Ordinances and Sheriff's Office policies and procedures. Reports to the Sergeant or other designated person, and works with co-workers, the public, government personnel, social service agencies, businesses, and court officials to provide field operation support.

Key Responsibilities and Performance Standards

• Patrols assigned zone to detect and report criminal activity to certified patrol units.

• Conducts preliminary inquiries, and complete reports on defined minor offenses.

• Provide security for RCSO and other government owned buildings.

• Conducts residential and commercial/industrial security checks, and provides feedback to owner.

• Provides assistance and traffic direction during non-enforcement related events such as escorts, assisting motorists, and special events.

• Provides a visual presence of manpower for the deterrence of criminal activity when needed.

• Provides other support functions as assigned by field operations supervisor.

Position specific responsibilities might include:

• Patrolling assigned zone to detect and report criminal activity.

• Establish departmental rapport, respect and trust with the residents and the employees of the areas patrolled.

• Some positions may require collecting the proper information and submitting reports on certain defined minor reports.