Community Service Officer (Cso)

Community Service Officer (Cso) City of West Fargo ND Posted Date 5/06/2026 Description Under general supervision, the Community Service Officer performs animal control duties, public nuisance complaints, parking enforcement, and assists sworn and civilian staff with non-criminal duties. This is a part-time temporary, non-sworn

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responds to calls for service and patrols the city limits for violations of the West Fargo Animal Ordinance; provides animal control and impoundment of stray animals; issues summons for violation of animal ordinances; educate the public with regard to animal ordinances. Enforces parking ordinances for the City of West Fargo; tags and impounds vehicles. Responds to calls for vehicle unlocks. Assists support specialists with fingerprints or sex offender registrations as needed. Responds to calls for found bicycles; transports found bicycles to the bicycle impound or bicycle storage; arranges for disposal of found bicycles from the storage facility. Responds to calls for service and patrols the city limits for violations of the West Fargo Health Ordinance; follows department procedure to resolve Public Nuisance complaints according to the West Fargo Ordinance. Creates cases for city code violations in case management system and documents activities, photographs, and other case-related items. Prepares case reports for unresolved violations, submits cases to the City Attorney's Office for prosecution, and testifies in court as necessary. Plans, organizes and coordinates activities to ensure effective and efficient enforcement of City ordinances, regulations, codes and department standards. Works with Inspections Department to inspect potentially dangerous buildings under the City building code ordinances and International Property Maintenance Code, and determines appropriate follow-up. Prepares correspondence to property owners regarding notices of violations and ensures it is received in a timely manner. Communicates courteously, professionally and maintains working relationships with others in carrying out job functions; conducts onsite inspections. Works with other city departments on complaints or violations to determine solutions. Assists with Community Engagement events with the city to include setup, organization, traffic control, presentations, and cleanup. Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports including documentation, photographs and time logs on violations; prepares written reports and records of activities involving parking violations, animal control, and public nuisances. Maintains assigned vehicle and equipment in safe proper working condition; cleans and maintains vehicle and equipment as necessary; performs periodic maintenance checks on other equipment as necessary. Works safely and identifies and reports unsafe work conditions; enforces and promotes safe work practices; encourages co-workers to support all areas of work safety. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent. Must be actively enrolled in a college, university or trade school program from an accredited institution. Valid driver's license. Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with peers, superiors, other City departments, vendors, contractors, external government agencies and organizations. Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing. Ability to offer credible testimony in Court.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of one year of completed post-secondary education. Please be advised we are taking applications now, to be considered for Summer 2026 openings. After the job posting closes, we will be reaching out to candidates on next steps. If you have any questions, please inquire with Nathan in HR at / 701-515-5364 Salary 21.94 - 21.94 Hour Field Police Highest Educational Degree Required High school diploma