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The Yakima Police Department has multiple opportunities for motivated, community-focused individuals to join the team! The Community Services Officer (CSO) position responds to non-emergent issues such as animal control, parking enforcement, evidence collection, minor criminal investigation, etc. They play an integral role in our Police Department and support the mission of reducing violent crime through exceptional customer service.
Under general supervision of a Yakima Police Department commanding officer, the CSO independently performs a wide variety of routine police services-related tasks in support of departmental operations, in one or more of these areas: animal control, parking enforcement, evidence collection, minor criminal investigation, review and approval of online reports, and providing assistance to patrol and/or records sections as assigned.
These positions are scheduled to initially work Monday - Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Schedule is subject to change which will include a rotating shift including weekends and/or evenings.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
One-year customer service experience; high school diploma or GED; must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application; and of good moral character. Previous experience or education in criminal justice, law enforcement or related is preferred. Must possess normal color vision and uncorrected visual acuity of not less than 20/100 in each eye, corrected to 20/20 in the better eye and 20/30 in the lesser eye. and have hearing consistent with a normal audiogram (<25db throughout the thresholds 500-6000hz).
Must be able to pass stringent pre-hire suitability exam, physical, polygraph and psychological examinations and comprehensive background investigation regarding applicant’s aptitude, character, judgment, credit, driving record and criminal history.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES
Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver's License. First Aid/CPR Certification within six (6) months of employment Must attend Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center (WSCJTC) Animal Control Officer Academy and self-defense training including, but not limited to: OC (oleoresin capsicum/pepper spray), Taser and Baton within one (1) year of hire.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The City of Yakima is a premier employer in the Yakima Valley with extensive opportunities for training and growth. The City offers a competitive benefit package including:
• Salary range $23.66 - $28.34 Hourly
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• FREE healthcare clinic!
• WA State PERS pension plan
• 2% contribution to a 457 deferred compensation plan
• Leave accruals:
• Vacation – Starting at 7.67 hours/month
• Sick – 8 hours/month
• Personal holiday – 2 days
• Observed holiday – 11 holidays
• Up to 5% bilingual/biliterate English/Spanish special pay
• Life Insurance
• Much more!
View the complete job posting at www.yakimawa.gov/jobs
Closes 4/2/24
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