The Village of Gurnee Police Department seeks candidates for the position of CSO.  As a valued member of the Gurnee Police Department, the primary responsibilities of a CSO include but are not limited to:  responding to non-criminal public nuisance complaints; animal control and complaints; running administrative errands within the Police Department and for other Village departments; handling vehicle lockouts; providing traffic control services, police vehicle escorts and courtesy patrols; parking enforcement; taking reports of minor thefts such as bicycle thefts and private property accidents; performing residential security checks; and other public service related job tasks.

Starting hourly rate of pay:  $25 / hour plus full benefits

We are looking for candidates with the following key qualities to join our team: 

• Communication skills, interpersonal skills and other characteristics that reflect a service orientation and desire to treat the public with tact, courtesy, and respect;
• Ability to quickly learn operations and procedures;
• Ability to make accurate and quick decisions in real-time work situations;
• Remain calm under conditions that are stressful; and
• Use sound judgment and act decisively in emergency and non-emergency situations.

Minimum Requirements include:

• US citizen / naturalized citizen status;
• HS Diploma / GED;
• Valid drivers license and safe driving history
• At least 1 year comparable work experience in customer service, security, or related field;
• Ability to meet work schedule requirements which include varying hours, rotating days on / off and scheduled hours on holidays, weekends, daytime, and evenings.  Must be able to work overtime;
• Ability to work in a computerized environment along with basic proficiency using word, spreadsheet, and database programs; and
• Ability to meet moderate physical demands – work is primarily performed in an outdoor environment that includes work in all weather conditions; a variety of terrains; varying noise levels; and to sit, climb, drive, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, run, stand, push, pull, lift, carry, hear / listen, and see / observe.  Uses personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous situations.  Work is also performed in an office environment.

Additional desirable qualifications:

• Bilingual skills

Starting hourly rate of pay:  $25 / hour plus full benefits

Benefits:  paid time off – vacation, holiday, personal time; paid sick leave and sick leave incentive programs; health / dental / vision / life insurance plans; retirement savings options (pension, 457, Roth IRA); tuition reimbursement; uniform allowance; annual voluntary fitness bonus.

No residency or living radius requirement

Visible tattoos permitted within department policy parameters

Equal Opportunity Employer