Community Service Officer

About The Role

The City of Bend Police Department is actively recruiting for one (1) Community Service Officer position. This position is represented by the Bend Police Association and is FLSA non-exempt (overtime eligible).

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact while gaining hands-on experience in law enforcement? The Bend Police Department is seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Community Service Officers—a position that offers variety, challenge, and the chance to serve your community in a powerful way.

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Community Service Sergeant, and the guidance of the Community Service Lead, the CSO, will be cross trained across multiple areas, giving you exposure to a wide range of responsibilities, including:

• Animal control and safe apprehension
• Traffic control and traffic crash investigations
• Parking enforcement and some criminal investigations
• Evidence collection and processing
• Reviewing and approving online reports
• Supporting patrol and records operations
  
  

This is more than a job—it's a gateway to learning, growth, and public service. You'll develop a working knowledge of local laws and ordinances, sharpen your communication skills, and build strong relationships with both the public and your fellow officers.

If you're looking for a role that blends responsibility, variety, and the chance to grow within law enforcement, the CSO position is your next move. Join us in keeping Bend safe, efficient, and thriving—one call at a time.

Classification Framework: Class Specifications | Community Service Officer | Class Spec Details

What You'll Do

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

As The Community Service Officer (CSO) You Will

• Respond to citizen requests/calls for information, assistance, or complaints. Enforces related city codes and ordinances, issues citations as appropriate.
• Perform vehicle abatement functions; prepare abandoned vehicle descriptions; arrange for towing of vehicles that are public hazards, have an expired registration or have not been attended to.
• Investigate traffic crashes, crimes that are not in progress, misdemeanors, theft of service complaints and civil infractions; prepare accurate records and reports to document incidents. Testifies in court as needed.
• Attends judicial proceedings, presents evidence, and provides credible testimony.
• May assist in the processing of applications for city licenses, including photographing, fingerprinting, and conducting background investigations using LEDS.
• Perform animal apprehension, transport, rescue, and control work.
• Aid in investigations; collect and preserve evidence; maintain accurate and up-to-date records; testify in court.
• Direct and control traffic, crowds, and congestion during emergency situations or special events.
• Comply with safety requirements of the position and actively promotes safe work practices.
• In an emergency event or an officially declared State of Emergency, responds as directed to ensure the restoration of essential public services, facilities, and infrastructure.
• Other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Ideal Candidate

Ability

• Interacting with the public and co-workers in a tactful, courteous, and effective manner in both office and public settings.
• Understanding and executing verbal and written instructions.
• Coping with animals of varying temperaments.
• Operating large vehicles.
• Maintaining thorough and accurate records.
• Typing and making routine mathematical computations accurately and in a timely manner.
• Basic investigation skills.
• Working independently when needed with minimum direction, while also working as part of a team.
• Demonstrate high diligence.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Be mobile in all extremities, ability to negotiate external stairways in inclement weather and ability to perform occasional heavy lifting.
• Occasionally travel locally and regionally.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, AND
• Experience, in a similar position and/or performing similar task:
• Experience and/or training in dealing with animals, general clerical and typing work, operation of office equipment and machines, property maintenance and evidence collection, OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation including criminal history check, medical evaluation, psychological evaluation and obtain an Oregon State Police Criminal Justice Information Systems clearance.
• Current and valid Driver's license per City policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.
  
  

Desired (but Not Required) Attributes

• One (1) year of experience in a similar position and/or performing similar tasks.
  
  

Work Environment

CSOs operate in diverse conditions—indoors, outdoors, and in all types of weather. You will need to be comfortable driving a department vehicle in varying conditions and physically capable of handling tasks such as lifting and animal apprehension.

What To Know Before Applying

Application Deadline: Applications received by October 16, 2025, at 12:00 PM (noon) Pacific Time.

Anticipated Hiring Process

• Review of submitted applications: Week of October 20 th
• Web-Based interview: Week of October 27 th
• In-Person Oral Board Interview: Week of November 10 th
• Chief’s Interview: Week of November 17 th
• Background investigation, psychological testing, and a full physical test: December
• Start Date: January 14 th to the 26 th , 2026
  
  

Application Requirements

• A completed online application
• A cover letter explaining how you meet the minimum requirements and why you are interested in this role.
  
  

Veterans' Preference: Applicants must provide certification that they are a veteran or disabled veteran to receive veteran's preference. For more information click here

Equity Statement: The City of Bend remains committed to building a workforce that advances diversity and inclusion within our community and all we do. We recognize that not everyone starts from the same place, and that gender, race and ability, sexual orientation, and other identities face different barriers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace where employees can thrive without these barriers. A more extended version of the City of Bend's Organizational Equity Statement is available upon request.

Benefits: The City of Bend offers an excellent competitive benefits package for Employees and Dependents for health and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and a robust paid leave program. Details are available on the benefits tab of the job posting.

Starting Compensation: Starting compensation is determined based on a pay equity analysis considering the candidate's education, applicable work experience, and internal equity. Please include all relevant information in your application .

Please note that this announcement establishes an eligibility list that at any time may be canceled at the discretion of the Police Chief.

Diversity & Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The City of Bend is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. At the City of Bend, we don't just accept differences; we value them. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and support the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA) and the Oregon Equal Pay Act.