Community Service Officer

Interested applicants must submit a completed City of Clovis employment application and supplemental questionnaire, no later than 4:30 p.m. on September 22, 2025 to the City of Clovis Personnel Office. Applications must be submitted online at www.cityofclovis.com. For additional questions you may contact Personnel at (559) 324-2725. Brief resumes are welcome as a supplement to the City's standard application form; however, the application form and supplemental questionnaire must be filled out completely to be considered. You may attach your resume to the attachment section of the application form or submit by fax or hand delivery. A resume only may not be submitted in lieu of a completed employment application to be considered. Applicants may not attach any additional documents that are not required to their application or submit any other documents by mail, fax, or hand delivery. Veterans Preference Points may be provided if a DD Form 214 demonstrating qualifying service is submitted to the Personnel Office by the position deadline date and time. Applicants may attach, hand deliver, or fax the required documents to (559) 324-2865. Reasonable accommodation, when needed, for otherwise qualified candidates with disabilities, must be requested in writing and faxed to (559) 324-2865 at the time of application submission. Applicants will receive notification regarding the status of their application by email or phone once the examination has been scheduled.

Applicants must meet each qualification for the position by the deadline date. All applications will be reviewed based on the necessary employment standards for the position. Those candidates who best meet the needs of the operations may be invited to participate in a written examination that will be weighted 100%. Candidates must earn a score of 70% or higher to be placed on the eligibility list. Applicants receiving a passing score may be placed on an eligibility list for a period of up to one (1) year. Examinations and department interviews for the position will be administered in the City of Clovis. As determined by the City and at the City's expense, successful candidates shall be required to complete and pass a Personal History Questionnaire, polygraph or voice stress examination, extensive background investigation, psychological examination, medical examination, and drug/alcohol screening. Possession of a valid California driver's license and good driving record will be required prior to hire. Proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of hire.

The examination may consist of questions relative to knowledge of computer terminal operating methods; basic English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation; basic Math; basic record keeping methods, and filing; modern office equipment, procedures, and practices including the preparation of business correspondence and reports; research techniques, methods, and procedures; geography of the City of Clovis; and applicable State laws, City ordinances, procedures, and other regulations governing the Department or area of assigned responsibility. The examination may also contain questions regarding the ability to operate a police radio; understand, interpret and explain a wide variety of laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations to others; react quickly and calmly and exercise good judgment in all situations; analyze situations and develop effective courses of action; handle multiple work requests under pressure and with frequent interruptions; communicate effectively and professionally, orally, in writing, and electronically in a clear, comprehensive manner; speak English in a clear and concise manner; perform difficult and complex assignments involving independent judgment; follow oral and written instructions; learn, understand, interpret, explain to others and apply a variety of policies, laws, rules, and regulations in various situations; prepare and maintain accurate records and reports; inspire public confidence through personal integrity, appearance and actions; use discretion and good judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; instruct the general public about crime prevention programs; relate to and communicate with school-age groups; obtain a PC 832, carry and use firearms; and operate a vehicle, observing legal and defensive driving practices.