Become a community service officer
Apply for a job
Community service officer (CSO) jobs applications are now being accepted. This is for the Academy starting Oct. 28, 2024.
Position description
Receive ongoing job notifications
Participate in an interview
We will invite some candidates who apply to come to a job interview.
We will make a conditional job offer to some of the candidates we interview.
You will need to pass our background check and pre-employment tests before we make a final job offer.
Complete background checks and pre-employment tests
If you accept a conditional job offer, you are required to complete:
- A background check
- Pre-employment tests
If your background check and pre-employment test results meet our employment criteria, we will make a final job offer.
Read about the background check and pre-employment tests
Community Service Officer Academy
You and your classmates will receive training at our Community Service Officer Academy.
You will attend the academy
- For four weeks
- Monday through Friday
- For a combination of classroom training and simulations
You can then:
- Work in the field supporting police officers and connecting with community members
- While going to school to get your law enforcement degree
Complete your degree and POST certification
You will continue to work for us while you:
- Complete your degree, and
- Pass your POST exam
After you have done this, you are eligible to be hired as a recruit officer.