Community Services Officers (CSO) are non-sworn, uniformed personnel that perform various routine law enforcement-related tasks that do not require the authority of a peace officer. A CSO may be required to work either inside a substation or outside in the field.
Examples of Duties
Taking reports at traffic accident scenes, issuing citations for parking violations and other duties as assigned.
Providing general information to the public, assisting personnel with equipment requests, registration of sex and arson offenders, and other duties as required.
Issuing equipment to personnel, ensuring equipment is in working order and generating reports.
Supervising a work crew who does the cleaning and manual labor projects for the substation.
Minimum Qualifications
Have a general knowledge of law enforcement functions and responsibilities in an urban community.
Ability to:
Develop rapport and obtain cooperation from crime victims, witnesses and informants
Obtain complete and relevant information from interviewees to complete incident and crime reports
Prepare clear and accurate reports
Speak and write clearly and concisely
Read, understand, and interpret moderately complex laws, rules, directives and other written material
Safely operate a marked police vehicle in all weather and traffic conditions
Find obscure addresses and locations
Safely operate a marked police vehicle in all weather and traffic conditions
Experience/Education:
One year of experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledges and abilities.
Education or training which is directly related to these knowledges and abilities may be substituted for up to six months of the required experience, on the basis of two semester units for one month of experience or one hour of training for one hour of experience.
License Required:
Possession of a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, is required by date of appointment.
Benefits
The County of Orange offers a comprehensive benefit package to its employees including:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability Insurance
Annual Leave:
19 days after the first year
27 days after three years
32 days after ten years
Holidays (12 paid/year)
Tuition Reimbursement ($10,000/year)
Uniforms Provided
Alternative schedules are available
Overtime Pay
Bilingual Pay
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Mary Felix at (714) 834-5857 or mfelix@ocsheriff.gov.
