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Community Service Officer

The main purpose of a Community Service Officer (CSO) is to ensure safety and protection by promoting an environment that is conducive to personal growth in an academic community setting. The CSO position is a non-sworn position. CSOs work in conjunction with officers of the UW Oshkosh Police Department by reporting and addressing observed or known violations of university rules, regulations, and state laws. The CSO position is an excellent way for criminal justice majors to gain experience and knowledge in the field of law enforcement. It is also an excellent way for those pursuing other majors to gain experience and skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and interacting with a wide variety of people. 

CSOs are trained to provide a variety of services to the UW Oshkosh community. CSOs support the department's mission of providing a safe environment by providing security in residence halls in the form of security stations, patrolling campus on foot, bike, and by vehicle, providing safe transport via UWO Go, enforcing parking regulations, providing extra presence at special events, and much more. CSOs are trained to recognize, report, and address activities that are found to be suspicious or illegal.  During patrol shifts, CSOs check all residence halls and university buildings to ensure that they are secure, as well as address Residence Life violations. The CSOs are supplied with uniforms, a duty belt, and other equipment necessary for their job. They are given a variety of training, including defense tactics, conflict resolution, CPR, and the use of chemical agents and batons.

The UW Oshkosh Police Department recruits quality applicants for the CSO Program on a continuous basis.

Applications are accepted throughout the year and will be kept on file until a hiring process takes place. The department application is attached. Please complete, print, and upload the application to Handshake. Department personnel will be in contact once the application and requested documents are received.

In order to be considered for the CSO Program, you must be:
Eligible for employment in the U.S.;
At least 18 years of age;
Currently enrolled at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, UW Fox Valley, UW Fond du Lac, Fox Valley Technical College, or other area campuses (minimum of 6 credits);
Of good character and free of any felony convictions;
Of exceptional organizational and observation skills;
A good verbal and written communicator;
Able to react quickly and effectively to stressful situations;
Able to handle several tasks simultaneously;
Able to use necessary equipment;
Free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition which might adversely affect performance as Community Service Officer;
Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

If you have any questions about the position, or questions about whether you are eligible to apply, please give us a call.