CSO-Community Service Officer

The Community Service Officer is under the direct supervision of the Supervisory Lieutenant. The Community Service Officer works assigned shifts performing surveillance patrol, traffic direction, motorist assist, identifying and enforcing ordinance violations, conducting funeral escorts, opening locked vehicles for citizens, station tours, checking vacation homes, verification of vehicle defect warnings and assisting department officers and staff as directed.

The Community Service Officer will maintain availability by radio with the Dispatch Center and supervisors.

The Community Service Officer will carry out duties as directed by department policy and directions of his/her immediate supervisor. The Community Service Officer will use independent judgement within guidelines as established by department policy and procedure.

The Community Service Officer shall willingly follow all lawful orders of supervisors and adhere to all department rules, regulations, directives, policies and procedures.

The Community Service Officer shall:

(a) Strive to carry out the Mission of the Menasha Police Department.

(b) Direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic as assigned by policy or department supervisor.

(c) Assist at accident scenes, fire scenes or any other event as assigned by a department supervisor.

(d) Assist at special events, parades, etc. as assigned by a department supervisor.

(e) When assigned or upon recognition of a stalled or stranded vehicle, attempt to provide assistance.