Share Email Opening Title Community Service Officer (CSO) - Seasonal, Part-Time  Description Please note that this position is designed to be a seasonal part-time position (12 weeks, mid-May through mid-August) for students enrolled with a criminal justice focused program prior to graduating from the students’ educational institution. This position is not intended to lead to employment in a sworn position, however may certainly assist with the training and on the job experience gained. OBJECTIVE To provide a variety of community service and other municipal services including, but not limited to: follow up on nuisance complaints, animal control, control of recovered/found property, enforcement of various ordinances, and other community service oriented tasks that ensure effective and prompt delivery of services. SUPERVISION RECEIVED & EXERCISED Works under the general supervision of the Police Captain and/or designee No supervision exercised MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers Interacts with others in a manner that is professional and inspires open communication Helps to create and maintain a respectful workplace culture and champions diversity and inclusion Participates in citywide training designed to strengthen competencies in areas such as communications, leadership, decision-making and problem solving Performs follow up on nuisance complaints concerning the general safety and health of the community Takes nuisance type complaints in person or by telephone Advises subjects of complaints on ordinance violations and necessary corrective action Follows up to ensure corrective action is taken Develops a good working knowledge of the types of cases that need to be referred to other city departments or agencies, and ensures accurate information is provided Communicates with city attorney regarding appropriate legal remedies Handles animal-related complaints within the city, including both domestic and wild animals Impounds loose, abandoned, vicious or rabid animals Disposes of dead carcasses Issues citations to violators of the animal ordinance Responds to and handles complaints of animal bites, prepares appropriate reports, ensures proper quarantine procedures, impounds animals when necessary, and ensures proper follow-up inspections are completed Responds to and handles all animal complaints, including barking dogs and other public nuisances associated with animals Demonstrates an understanding of the various wildlife issues within the city, including handling nuisance or sick/injured animals, working with wildlife rehab programs, and working with other agencies as required Conducts fire and safety inspections of the Alexandria Police Department facility as required Inspects facility for sanitation and maintenance issues Conducts a thorough safety inspection to ensure locks are in working order and no weapons or contraband are present Tests and ensures the emergency alarm system is in working order Maintains the control and inventory of recovered property Documents and inventories the found and seized property turned over to his/her custody according to department policy. Searches stolen property file and computer files to match recovered property with victims if possible. Assists in disposal of recovered property according to law and department procedures when necessary. Performs other miscellaneous tasks Delivers city documents to the City Council, Planning Commission, courts or others as requested or assigned Makes other department-related pickups or deliveries as requested Assists persons who are locked out of home or vehicle according to department procedure. Enforces parking regulations Assists with other assignments as requested, including, but not limited to, traffic direction, traffic details, and medical responses (if qualified) Performs other work as apparent or assigned May assist the community relations officer with various neighborhood initiatives   Location Police Department   Full-Time/Part-Time Seasonal   Position Requirements Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing Should have some experience with various office equipment Must have ability to discreetly handle confidential matters Must have the physical ability to drive for extended periods, handle animals (including large and small, domestic and wild), and move large and/or bulky objects Must be able to tolerate stress in a multitude of forms, such as taking enforcement action, dealing with anxious and emotional persons, and working rotating shifts Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Must possess valid Class D Driver’s License with a good driving record Must have experience with computer programs and data entry Must be currently enrolled in a college or university related to criminal justice or law enforcement Preferred Qualifications Experience in a customer or community service paid or volunteer position Physcial Requirements & Work Environment Very Frequent (Often required to perform the job) Standing Sitting Walking Lifting Carrying Reaching (extending hands and arms in any direction) Handling Objects (grasping, turning or otherwise using hands or hand) Repetitive hand motion Use of arm muscles over extended periods Use of leg muscles over extended periods Frequent (Usually required for the job) Pushing/Pulling Crouching (bending at knees) Bending at waist Overhead work (over shoulder height) Occasional (Sometimes required to perform the job) Climbing Kneeling (bending leg at knee and resting on knee) Crawling (moving about on hands and knees) Stationary desk or bench work with neck bent forward Weights Lifted/Carried The employee must be able to lift 0 – 100 pounds from 0 - 5 feet. Objects lifted include various animals (dogs, cats, wildlife of many sizes), speed trailers, and employee must be able to do lift assists. The employee must be able to carry 0 – 100 pounds for 0 - 100 feet. Objects carried include various animals (dogs, cats, wildlife of many sizes), speed trailers, and employee must be able to do lift assists. Environment: Working outdoors? Yes Working indoors? Yes Operating forklifts, machinery, or vehicles? Yes Supervising other employees? No Working with chemicals? No Working near fumes/vapors? No Driving city vehicle or personal vehicle? Yes   Salary Range $18.00 Hourly, Non-Exempt     This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://CityofAlexandria.appone.com

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