The City of Syracuse Police Department (Civilian) is currently looking for qualified candidates for the position of Community Service Officer.

**Equal Opportunity Employer-Women & Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

City of Syracuse residency is required and must be maintained for employment.

THIS IS A COMPETITIVE CIVIL SERVICE POSITION. APPOINTMENT WILL BE MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS UNTIL THE EXAM RESULTS ARE POSTED. YOU MUST BE REACHABLE FOR PERMANENT APPOINTMENT.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves assisting police officers by performing routine duties that do not require arrest powers. Incumbents in this class are trained in applicable laws, procedures and techniques to the extent required to perform limited support functions. These functions typically involve various assignments in the Uniform, Administration, Investigations and Community Services Bureaus, as needed. Assignments are received orally, in writing or by email from a Police Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant or Captain. When employed by the City of Syracuse Police Department, assignments and supervision may be received from a civilian supervisor. Work performance is monitored by direct observation and review of reports. No supervision is exercised in this class. Does related work as required.

For full description, please follow the link: https://employment.ongov.net/default/show_jobdesc/26657

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school, possession of a high school equivalency diploma or possession of a United States Armed Forces General Education Certificate.

SPECIAL NECESSAARY REQUIREMENT

1. Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license at time of appointment.

2. May be required to be fingerprinted by a company licensed and authorized by NYS DCJS.

The Affirmative Action Policy of the City of Syracuse is to provide equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, age (18 and over), marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression, sexual or affectional preference or orientation, or any other classified group within the protected class. If you have a disability for which you wish special accommodation to be made, contact the Office of Human Resources, One Park Place, 300 S. State St., 7th FL at 448-8780. If provisional appointment candidate will be required to take NYS Civil Service exam, pass and be reachable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,204.00 - $45,127.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person