Community Service Officer (2 Positions)

Community Service Officer (2 Positions)

Groton Town Police Department

Part-Time, up to 19 hours per week

To include evening, weekends, and holidays

STARTING RATE: $18.50 / hour

POSITION RANGE: $18.50 - $20.25 / hour

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The Community Service Officer performs assigned duties in the areas of parking enforcement, traffic control, and community relations. The individual in the role will be required to apply reasoning ability to carry out detailed written and oral instructions. The skills and knowledge required would generally be acquired with a high school education, with college coursework in criminal justice or law enforcement. Must have strong customer service skills. Requires the ability to enforce instructions with firmness and effectiveness, be calm in stressful emergency situations, well organized, accurate, attentive to detail, and effectively prioritize. Considerable skill in the operation of a computer, including related software applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and the internet is preferred. Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operators license.

Individuals with disabilities who will need reasonable accommodation to complete the selection process should inform the Human Resources Office on or before the application deadline. Documentation supporting the need for this accommodation may be required.Criminal background, drug testing, and driving record checks required prior to employment.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Review of applications/resumes with best qualified candidates eligible for oral examination(s).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Applications are available in the Human Resources, Groton Town Hall, 45 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340 or at www.groton-ct.gov. Position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

The Town of Groton is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels; it is committed to

creating an environment of belonging and engagement for all employees, and encourages all individuals to apply.