Community Service Officer ; Limited-Term

Overview

You must have taken and passed the Community Service Officer I examination for further consideration. To take the examination, . A candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, psychological test, credit check, and a drug use history to be considered for this position. This position requires attendance in the City of Sacramento Police Department Community Service Officer (CSO) Academy.

The CSO Academy is typically held in the Winter (late December/early January start) or Summer (late June/early July start). Appointment to the Community Service Officer I position will not be effective until the start of the CSO Academy.

The Community Service Officer I (Limited-Term) performs non-sworn duties in support of a variety of police operations and attends the Sacramento Police Academy or Community Service Officer Academy to receive basic law enforcement training in various laws, police procedures, law enforcement techniques, first aid, and to acquire physical and emotional skills.