Community Service Officer

Community Service Officer

As a Community Service Officer with the City of Wichita Police Department, you play a vital role in maintaining safety, trust, and order within our community. This position offers a unique opportunity to serve the public through proactive problem-solving, enforcement of city ordinances, and professional support to sworn police officers. CSOs are the first line of response to non-criminal incidents, traffic control, and community concerns, helping ensure Wichita remains a safe and welcoming city for all residents. Your work directly contributes to community confidence in public safety and enhances the department\'s ability to deliver high-quality, responsive service. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about public service, teamwork, and making a daily impact in the lives of others.

Bureau Locations:

• Patrol East - 350 S. Edgemoor St, 67218
• Patrol North - 3015 E. 21st St N, 67214
• Patrol South - 211 E. Pawnee St, 67211
• Patrol West - 661 N. Elder St, 67212

Employees within the department of division shall be given first consideration.

Examples Of Work Performed

• Responsible for assisting a variety of vehicle accidents.
• Enforces ordinances related to parking, abandoned vehicles, and helps stranded motorists.
• Performs traffic control duties.
• Assists with special community events.
• Prepares reports related to traffic accidents, abandoned vehicles, daily activities, and assists with DUI\'s and other minor offenses.
• Responsible for taking reports of various types of cases that come into the station such as accident reports, as well as reports of vandalism, and thefts.
• Appears in court to present evidence and testify as required.
• Completion of work assignments will require the operation of a vehicle.
• Provides effective and efficient customer service and promotes and maintains community relations.
• May be required to handle animal control issues.
• May be required to submit evidence as part of investigations.
• May respond to transport a combative prisoner in the Van.
• Will be required to carry self-protection tools, wear a bullet resistant vest, duty belt, and AXON.

Requirements Of Work

• Experience involving public contact; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Possess a standard high school diploma (or equivalent GED)
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to use a computer to access, interpret, and record information.
• Ability to deal firmly, professionally, and courteously with the public.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine the proper course of action.
• Must not be impaired from testifying credibly in a court of law or impaired from swearing to an affidavit.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Intoxilyzer Certification.
• Must possess a valid Kansas Driver\'s License.
• Must maintain confidentiality in the performance of their duties.
• May require the ability to lift and move up to 50-lb. Loads.
• Required to be proficient with applicable use of force guidelines.
• Must complete required training at the Law Enforcement Training Center.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.

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