Community Service Officer

POSITION: Community Service Officer

Groton Town Police Department

Part-Time, up to 19 hours/week

To include evening, weekends, and holidays

STARTING RATE (Current): $17.00 / hour

POSITION RANGE (Current): $17.00 – $17.50 / hour

STARTING RATE (Effective 7/1/24): $17.50 / hour

POSITION RANGE (Effective 7/1/24): $17.50 – $18.50 / 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. Mus 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 operator’s 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.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

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

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Applications are available in the Human Resources Office, Groton Town Hall, 45 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340 or 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 ***

The Town values diversity at all levels, is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, and encourages all individuals to apply.