Community Service Officer

Village of Oak Park, IL
Village of Oak Park Police Department

Salary: $25.80/hr.

Position Summary:

This is a single class position under the supervision from higher level supervisory and management staff. This position will perform a variety of public service, customer service and law enforcement related duties and responsibilities that do not require the services of a sworn police officer; and to perform a variety of administrative duties in the Police Department.

Essential Functions:

  1. Ensure that best in class customer service is provided to both internal and external customers and also embrace, support, and promote the Village’s core values, beliefs, and culture.
  2. Accurately record information from the public concerning property damage incidents, minor thefts and motor vehicle accidents; perform simple investigations as directed by Police Department supervisory personnel.
  3. Investigate falls and other injuries occurring on public property.
  4. Locate and confirm reports of dysfunctional power lines to Police Department supervisory personnel and take action as directed or deemed necessary in the absence of direction.
  5. Coordinate the removal of abandoned and other vehicles with the Village’s towing contractor.
  6. Enforce parking regulations in public parking lots by issuing citations or referring parking violators to parking enforcement personnel
  7. Maintain accurate records concerning court dockets and schedule or notify police officers for court appearances.
  8. Appear in court as a representative of the PoliceDepartment.
  9. Enforce parking and local ordinance violations.
  10. Assist in handling reported stray animals and animal bites.
  11. Provide front desk reception and customer service duties.

Requirements:

  • Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of general work experience including customer service and/or law enforcement. AND
  • Training: Successful completion of at least fifteen (15) semester credits of coursework at an accredited college or university in criminal justice, business or public administration, psychology, sociology or a related field. AND
  • License or Certificate: Possession of a valid Illinois driver license is a condition of employment.

https://www.oak-park.us/files/assets/oakpark/v/1/job-postings/2026/2026-02-10-community-service-officer-job-posting.pdf