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WorkSource Oregon Community Service Officer in ROSEBURG, Oregon
DEFINITION The Community Service Officer works under the general supervision of the Watch Commander and/or Administrative Sergeant and performs paraprofessional duties in support of Patrol operations. QUALIFICATIONS An entry-level appointee would be expected to possess the following or any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience in order to successfully perform the job. Knowledge Required: Inclusive and respectful work place practices. Law enforcement operations and their role in community service; Safe handling and transport of firearms and weapons; Balance that exists between enforcement and service in police patrol environments; Problem-oriented policing strategies and procedures; Research methods, to include data gathering, organizing, and reporting. Skills Required: Demonstrate commitment to maintaining a respectful and inclusive work environment; Perform assigned duties in a safe manner; Learn police operations sufficiently to perform the duties of the CSO position; recognize a potentially dangerous situation, and requesting appropriate back-up. Emphasize and provide excellent customer service. Essential Functions: Read and interpret State and Federal laws, and Municipal Code as it pertains to assigned tasks; Apply problem-oriented policing strategies and procedures; Organize and maintain an effective schedule to accomplish assigned tasks; Use tact and persuasiveness to resolve conflict; Mediate issues and resolve conflict; Safely lift and/or carry heavy items that may weigh up to 50 pounds or more; Safely push or pull objects which may be blocking pedestrian or vehicular traffic flows; Learn to use department equipment, including radios, vehicles, and the police computer system and its applications; Communicate effectively in oral, electronic, and written formats; Interact harmoniously with coworkers, other agencies, and the public; Travel as required. View the complete job description and apply at https://www.cityofroseburg.org/departments/human-resources/employment