Community Services Officer 1 (Part-time)

About the role

The City of Alexandria, Louisiana is seeking non-law enforcement civilians to provide support to public safety. The Community Service Officer 1 is a non-sworn employee of the City of Alexandria and is designated as a civilian position. This position assists other departments, principally public safety.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a “good will ambassador” by providing friendly, helpful customer service to the general public
• Basic community policing duties, oversee and monitor city parks, community engagement and outreach activities
• Respond to mental health calls, monitor and assist unhoused or people experiencing homelessness
• Maintain cordial public relations with businesses, as well as other governmental entities
• Conduct regular patrols of the community looking for safety hazards, persons in need of assistance, identify and resolve any non-criminal complaints in the public, at City parks, City facilities, and City Hall
• Conduct school safety programs and educational presentations
• Aid in emergency response activities and disaster preparedness efforts

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Experience in operating a computer and/or most other office equipment
• Training from the Alexandria Police Academy such as communication skills, basic self-defense tactics, de-escalation techniques, CIT training, community engagement techniques, police communication, first aid and CPR training
• Must be a U.S. citizen aged 25 years or older
• Valid driver’s license
• Available to work flexible hours, holiday, and weekends
• Ability to clearly speak and communicate on police radio system

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED
• Training: Relative training from the Alexandria Police Academy such as communication skills, basic self-defense tactics, de-escalation techniques, CIT training, community engagement techniques, police communication, first aid and CPR training
• Special Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen aged 25 years or older. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification. Available to work flexible hours, holiday, and weekends. Must be able to clearly speak and communicate on police radio system.

Benefits

No benefits available for this position.

Pay

Hourly pay: $17/hr.

Schedule

Flexible hours, holiday, and weekends.