Community Service Officer

City of Corvallis Police Department

The mission of the Corvallis Police Department is to enhance community livability by working in partnership with the community to promote public safety and crime prevention through education and enforcement; to maintain public order while preserving the legal rights of all individuals; to provide effective, efficient and courteous service; and to reduce the impact of crime.

Community Service Officers provide support and assist sworn and non-sworn staff in a variety of non-emergency situations that do not require police officer authority. Responsible for providing a range of duties to enhance the community livability of the City of Corvallis including animal control, minor investigations, and providing community education. Perform other related duties that are not traditionally the work of sworn officers.

All Community Service Officers perform the following essential duties in support of sworn and non-sworn employees. Time devoted to each of these functions may vary according to assignment, shift, or departmental needs. Special assignments are defined by the Chief of Police and consist of work of a specialized nature performed on a full-time basis for an extended period of time. These assignments are responsible for performing the essential duties of Community Service Officer, but with special emphasis on certain functions during their special assignment, and they may also require additional skills or training. Special assignments currently consist of Park Ranger.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Use community policing techniques such as community education, problem-solving, presence in assigned areas using a motor vehicle, bicycle, or while on foot.
• Provide community service in the areas of community conflict resolution and referral to other departments or agencies and in support of sworn employees.
• Respond to community member requests for information within area of assignment. Provide crime prevention evaluation and education to the community.
• Coordinate, plan and participate in special events. Represent the Police Department at community information sharing meetings and events. Perform public relations duties to inform and educate the community. Give presentations for large and small groups and special populations.
• Respond to and investigate reports of no-suspect, minor, non-emergency calls for service that do not require police officer authority.
• Assist sworn employees with investigations by processing crime scenes, including gathering and processing evidence and canvassing neighborhoods.
• Document actions in reports as required. Coordinate prosecution with attorneys. Present coherent and persuasive testimony on behalf of the City at trial.
• Assist in administrative duties, such as completing forms, gathering and transporting materials, data entry or other similar support activities.
• Assist sworn staff with traffic control, exchange of information, completion of forms and processing scenes at traffic crashes.
• Respond to traffic hazards and disabled vehicles to alleviate the situation or request sworn officers as necessary.
• Respond with physical force for self-defense or defense of other persons as allowed by law.
• Apprehend, remove, and transport stray, injured, and nuisance domestic and wild animals. Provide basic animal first aid as required. Perform euthanasia of animals as necessary, consistent with law, policy, and good animal husbandry.
• Conduct dangerous animal, cruelty to animal and animal bite investigations. May seize and impound animals. Provide recommendation to the court if animals should be designated as dangerous.
• Patrol community for violations of animal control laws and potential problems. Issue citations for animal code offenses.
• May be assigned to train CSO recruits, including instruction and application of laws, department rules and policies, proper use and maintenance of equipment, and proper safety techniques.Evaluate and report progress of CSO recruits.
• Operate and drive a motor vehicle safely and legally.

It is the responsibility of all City of Corvallis employees to:

• Act ethically and honestly; apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities and interactions. Build confidence in the City through own actions.
• Conform to all safety rules and performs work in a safe manner.
• Adhere to all City and Department policies.
• Deliver excellent customer service to diverse audiences.
• Maintain effective work relationships.
• Arrive to work, meetings, and other work-related functions on time and maintains regular job attendance.
• Participate in the Emergency Management program including planning, classes, training sessions, exercises and emergency events as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifying Education / Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent. Two years training and/or experience in working effectively with the public.

• Two years post-secondary education.

• Possession of and the ability to maintain a valid Oregon Driver's License.
• Ability to possess and maintain First Aid and CPR Certifications

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge of: business English, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and basic math skills required; and understanding of operational rules and general instructions.

Ability to: testify in a court of law; communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and give presentations to a variety of audiences; respond to work situations in the field and rapidly evolving situations with minimal supervision; interpret statutes, municipal codes, and legal issues relative to work performed; respond to problems and complaints creatively; control small and large animals; safely operate firearms for the purpose of animal euthanasia; get along well with coworkers and the public and maintain effective work relationships; diffuse and resolve conflicts with emotionally-charged individuals in stressful situations; provide excellent customer service and use community policing skills to identify and solve problems; prioritize multiple duties and work with interruptions; maintain Oregon State Police Criminal Justice Information Systems clearance; maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and judgment in dealing with sensitive or confidential information; use a personal computer and various software programs, office equipment, motor vehicle, telephone, electronic devices, firearms and defensive tools.

In Addition: the employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others in the workplace; have demonstrable commitment to sustainability; and have demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion.

Qualified applicants must submit an online application located on the City of Corvallis website(click on "Apply" above).

Position is open until filled.

Applications must be received by 5:00 PM on Monday January 26, 2026. Previous applicants may reapply.

Applicants are encouraged to include a cover letter and resume with the online application; however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed online application. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted/considered.