PCJI1 — Community Service Officer
This 5-day course is designed with input from police departments in our region. This course will prepare students for a position in a police department as a Community Service Officer (CSO). This non-sworn position augments police departments with uniformed civilian personnel authorized to operate police vehicles. Some of the duties could include issuing parking tickets, traffic control, handling motor vehicle accidents, and animal complaints. Note: To be employed as a CSO individuals must meet department standards which may include: 21 years or older, High School Diploma, have a valid Illinois Driver license with a clean driving record, have no criminal history, pass a department written exam and interview. Criteria for employment are set by individual law enforcement agencies.