What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Service Officer position at City of Cottage Grove?
Monitor and enforce City code regulations and ordinances within the community and provide all other support duties as assigned or apparent within the department.
- Assist in movement and maintenance functions of the Public Safety vehicles for servicing, repair and cleaning.
- As assigned, assist investigative aide with property room functions such as receiving, cataloging, and disposing of property and evidence.
- Assist in movement and maintenance of Public Safety radio equipment.
- Assist with record keeping functions related to, and compatible with, vehicle and equipment maintenance.
- Perform as the animal control officer, which includes but is not limited to; licensing, apprehension, and detention.
- Investigate various animal control ordinances such as dangerous and potentially dangerous dog complaints. Investigate and follow up on animal bite complaints.
- Detect and reports criminal or suspicious activity during routine patrol.
- Patrol for and enforces violations of municipal ordinances, such as junk vehicles, burning violations, noxious weeds, damaged signing and unacceptable conduct in parks in coordination with other city enforcement officials.
- Upon direction, complete initial complaint reports for calls taken.
- Assist in major crime scenes, riots, disasters, and accidents by directing and controlling citizens and motor vehicle traffic, or as otherwise directed.
- Assist clerical staff as directed.
- Maintain the workplace as directed.
- Perform all other necessary duties as apparent or assigned.
- Valid driver's license required.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Attending or attended school for law enforcement, criminal justice or related field.
- Previous law enforcement experience.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, City employees and the public.
Salary : $26