Community Service Officer Village of Hoffman Estates

• 4.4 Hoffman Estates, IL Job Details Full-time $58,568.43
• $84,830.

51 a year 20 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Animal handling safety protocols Computer operation Report writing Database systems Processing cash transactions Company vehicle operation High school diploma or GED Class D Data entry Vehicle codes Data collection Local ordinances Full Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The position of Community Service Officer is responsible for animal related ordinances, local parking ordinances, traffic direction, property damage crashes, Police Department front desk duties and the performance of police related tasks which do not involve criminal investigations. This non-sworn position requires a working knowledge of the functions of the police department, including support divisions and outside resources. As CSO you will respond to and interact with residents, employees, business owners and others within and outside the organization in a courteous, professional and effective manner, always placing emphasis on customer service and public relations. Frequent contact with the public demands a strong dedication to customer service and serving the community .

HOURS AND SCHEDULE

40-hour work week

• 10-hour shifts. Workdays will rotate, Shifts include some weekends and holidays. ( Shifts are chosen annually, by seniority ) Current Shifts 6 a.m.
• 4 p.m. 3 p.m.
• 1 a.m. 8 p.m.
• 6 a.

m.

COMPENSATION 2026

Starting hourly rate of $28.1579/hour ($58,568 annually) All positions require a pre-employment Village-paid background investigation, including credit and drug screen/physical .

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY

The mission of the Village of Hoffman Estates is to continually improve the quality of life for our 53,000 residents and business community by providing responsive and efficient municipal services. Our location, 30 miles west of Chicago in the Golden Corridor of Interstate 90, provides excellent access to all major attractions within the Chicagoland area and the Midwest. Over 26,000 people are employed by the more than 800 businesses operating in Hoffman Estates. Recently ranked one of the best places to live in Illinois, the Village of Hoffman Estates offers high-quality schools, parks, entertainment and recreational opportunities, as well as a variety of housing options.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FREQUENCY 1

Handle non-criminal complaints as assigned; prepare appropriate reports and paperwork; maintain activity logs as necessary; handle walk-in complaints and associated reports, which are minor. Provide assistance to the general public; provide information and directions; handle or route inquiries or problems to the appropriate police staff member. Daily 15% 2 Responds to private property damage crashes, disabled vehicles, vehicle lock-outs, abandoned auto and lost/found property calls and document accordingly. Must be knowledgeable with state law and Village policy pertaining to traffic crashes and tow policies. Daily 20% 3 Responds to animal related calls for service, as assigned. This may include checking animal traps, confiscating, chasing, capturing and transporting wild or domesticated animals, locating owners and determining if an ordinance violation has occurred and issuing a citation, if appropriate. May require tranquilizing an animal, in some extreme cases. Daily 5% 4 Perform parking enforcement. Patrol an assigned area using a patrol car and on foot to issue tickets to overtime or illegally parked vehicles. Daily 15% 5 Performs traffic control and other special event duties. Monthly as required 6 Monitors the police radio and responds to requests from police officers and dispatch. Provides staff support to officers by running and collecting data on arrestees, making notifications and confirming warrants and LEADS information. Daily 20% 7 Responsible for monitoring building cameras and real time information center. Monitors individuals in holding cells, front lobby, security garage and other secure locations on closed circuit T.V. for proper conduct, safety, medical or other needs. Quarterly 25% 8 Fill in for crossing guards, as needed. Weekly Less than 5% 9 Performs detention facility duties as assigned. This may include processing, searching, and monitoring prisoners. Daily 5% 10 Front desk services and related tasks as assigned. Greets Police Station visitors and answers incoming calls in a courteous and professional manner and ascertains the nature of the calls. Gathers the necessary information to transmit or relay and prioritizes calls based on established guidelines. Simultaneously listens and deciphers sometimes distressed or confused verbal communications on the telephone, over the radio and in person; maintains composure, makes critical decisions and verbally communicates clearly and in a calming manner. Answers police non-emergency lines and other lines as needed, and routes calls appropriately. Receives and processes cash and credit card payments. Quarterly 25% 11 Operates and properly maintains all tools and equipment needed to perform the essential job functions and responsibilities listed above while adhering to all Village-wide and departmental safety rules and practices. Daily

OTHER RELATED DUTIES 1

Assists the Community Relations Division with special assignments as requested. 2 Transport department vehicles and equipment to service and repair locations; deliver or collect materials as necessary. 3 Performs fingerprinting duties as requested. 4 Attend training as required. 5 Attend Adjudication Hearings at the Police Station as needed. 6 Performs other duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES X

None required Supervisory responsibilities are required to be carried out in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. (List specific responsibilities below)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND COMPUTER SKILLS

The designated education and experience levels best describe the minimum requirement needed to fulfill the essential job functions. However, any combination of equivalent education or experience may be considered. Education Level Degree or coursework should be in: n/a High school education with vocational training X High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Two or more years of college coursework in related field Associate's degree (A.A.) from two-year college or technical school Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university Master's degree (M.A.) Doctoral degree (PhD) Experience Level X No prior experience or training required Parking Enforcement, Animal Control, Community Policing or similar experience a plus. Six months to one year related experience Two or more years of college coursework in related field One to two years related experience Two to four years related experience Four to ten years related experience Additional Experience Experience in supervisory capacity… Experience in management capacity… Must meet the requirements as set by the Fire & Police Commission Computer Skills X Entry and processing of data Word Processing data Spreadsheet software Database software X Specialized applications: A plus to have experience with

• Microsoft Office Suite, LEADS (Law Enforcement Agency Data System), Motorola Premier 1, CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch)

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

Valid Class D Illinois Driver's License Required LEADS Certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

English Language/Communication Skills Basic skills Ability to read, comprehend, listen to and follow basic verbal or written instructions and provide appropriate feedback. Ability to read, comprehend and/or create routine correspondence and memos using proper spelling, grammar, punctuation and sentence structure. Ability to effectively convey information one-on-one or to small groups of employees or customers. X Intermediate skills Ability to read, comprehend, listen to and follow complex verbal or written instructions from multiple sources. Ability to provide appropriate feedback by asking probing questions and/or suggesting alternative approaches. Ability to read, comprehend, create and explain to others complex correspondence, reports and/or manuals. Ability to convey procedures and policies one-on-one or in groups to employees or customers. Advanced skills Ability to read or interpret all types of documents including safety rules and regulations, and procedure manuals. Ability to create and edit reports and correspondence from varied source material using appropriate style and format. Clearly convey instructions to employees or team. Ability to speak clearly and effectively before groups of customers answering questions appropriately. Business skills Ability to read, research, and analyze general business periodicals, professional journals, technical reports, finance documents or government laws and regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, manuals and draft policies and procedures. Ability to effectively make presentations and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, citizens, or other agencies. Specialized skills Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional, scientific, or technical manuals, procedures, plans, schematics, maps, blueprints, licenses, and/or legal documents. Ability to respond to inquiries from managers, customers, business community or regulatory agencies. Ability to draft responses to complex or technical issues and/or effectively present technical concepts or information to managers, customers, or other agencies in concise understandable terms.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE SKILLS

Foreign Language Skills Ability to speak and/or read, write and comprehend. A Plus X Preferred Required Required language:

N/A REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The required competencies listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for successful job performance. Ability to work regular and irregular shift work (weekends and holidays included). This may include shift work to sustain police services 24 hours/day, 7 days a week. Maintain a general knowledge of the Police department (including support divisions and outside resources), Village ordinances, Illinois Animal Control Act and other state laws to perform assignments. Able to observe situations quickly, analytically and objectively to determine a prompt course of action and exercise strong independent judgment and composure when dealing with the public. Must project a positive and professional image to the public at all times. Ability to maintain composure when receiving distressed or confused verbal communications. Ability to work under pressure and/or with frequent interruptions. Ability to accurately process cash and credit card payments. Proficiency with computer software systems, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and job specific software a plus. Properly document information in the proper reports. Perform multiple functions simultaneously. Ability to think through a situation, analyze and handle or refer people accordingly. Compose communication and maintain logs, using both manual method and computer. Assimilate, retain and effectively use geographic knowledge concerning the Village and surrounding vicinity. Interpret and evaluate situations. Able to hear and understand radio, telephone, and verbal communications. Maintain confidentiality. Understand and respond appropriately to written and oral instructions and requests. Read, write, speak and comprehend the English language. Ability to work with domestic animals and wildlife; and learn animal and wildlife recognition, behavior and handling. Ability to use sound judgement and verbal control in stressful situations which may contain an element of danger. Must be able to operate a Village vehicle in all types of weather conditions and maintain valid driver's license.

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. The Village of Hoffman Estates is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding employment. We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, IMRF pension, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, designated and floating holidays, vacation, sick leave, and more.