Also called: Police Service Technician, Civilian Officer
A non-sworn police employee who takes reports, directs traffic, and handles minor calls.
Community service officers respond to non-emergency calls like fender-benders and stolen bikes, set up traffic control at events, and help at the front desk. They don't carry guns. Many use it as a stepping stone to becoming a police officer.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; on-the-job training.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Criminal Justice.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Approximate.
Medium risk for 10 years. Online reporting and AI chat take many minor reports; traffic control and in-person help at scenes stay human.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply on your city or police department jobs page for community service officer openings First: Government hiring with a background check; usually several weeks
Classes: Spanish, Psychology, Driver's ed, Criminal justice CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-9099.
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