What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Service Officer position at City of South Lake Tahoe, CA?
Description
The City of South Lake Tahoe is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Community Service Officer (CSO). This dynamic, non-sworn role supports public safety efforts through the enforcement of City codes and ordinances related to parking, nuisance abatement, abandoned vehicles, vacation home rentals, and more. CSOs perform a variety of field and administrative duties including issuing citations, providing traffic control, collecting fees, and assisting the public at the front counter. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, the ability to work independently in varying conditions, and a commitment to community service.
Please note: This position requires successful completion of a Police Department background investigation, including a criminal history check (fingerprinting), drug screen, medical exam, CVSA (Computer Voice Stress Analysis), credit check, and DMV record review.
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in South Lake Tahoe, we encourage you to apply!
The City offers a comprehensive benefit package for this position, including:
- $4,917 - 5,938 per month
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
- Education Incentive Pay and Tuition Reimbursement
- Bilingual Incentive Pay
- 88 Hours of Vacation Time
- 12 days of Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement
- Professional Development Opportunities
- CalPERS Pension Plan
- City employees may also qualify for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Recruitment Process:
Applications Received: August 14 - September 12, 2025
Interviews: September 24, 2025
Summary Description
Under supervision of assigned supervisory or management staff, performs a wide variety of non-sworn police work related to enforcement of City ordinances, codes, laws, regulations and validation programs affecting the esthetic health & welfare and public peace and safety of the City of South Lake Tahoe. Areas of responsibility include on-street and off-street parking including interpretation and enforcement of protocols related to parking enforcement; vacation home rentals, nuisance abatement, abandoned vehicle abatement and other public service areas; administrative, clerical and paraprofessional non-sworn police work involving the processing and maintenance of departmental reports, records and files; greets and responds to citizens' requests at the department's reception counter; and performs a variety of traffic control, and other duties not requiring Peace Officer status.
Identifying characteristics
Community Services Officer is a journey level position assigned a full range of enforcement duties with minimal assistance or direction; work independently and exercise sound judgment in the application of policies and procedures related to issuing notice of violations to code enforcement and citations, towing, traffic control, and recordkeeping responsibilities related to parking and code enforcement. Incumbent is expected to become increasingly knowledgeable of state and city laws, ordinances, procedures and practices pertaining to code enforcement, vehicles, and parking enforcement. Performs technical and paraprofessional non-sworn duties in support of Police Department operations.
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Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Experience:
One year experience in a position with substantial public contact, police clerical positions, or a related field.
License or Certificate:
Possession of a California or Nevada driver's license.
Supplemental Information
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
The City of South Lake Tahoe is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans’ status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Disaster Service Worker
All full-time, permanent City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.
Salary : $4,917 - $5,938
