Community Service Officers (CSOs) serve a vital role in the Folsom Police Department. 

Our CSOs are non-sworn members of the police department. They perform a variety of duties as part of their assignment, including, but not limited to:

• Investigating criminal, non-criminal, and non-hazardous incidents not requiring the presence of a sworn officer
• Assisting and completing crime scene investigations
• Interviewing victims and witnesses and recording statements
• Testifying in court
• Receiving, recording, analyzing and storing property and evidence acquired by the Folsom Police Department for safekeeping and custody
• Assisting the Community Crime Suppression Unit with camp postings and abatement
• Providing and directing applicable service to those experiencing homelessness
• Performing other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• No law enforcement experience required, but is preferred
• Possession of a California driver's license
• All qualified candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete the following trainings within the probationary period:
  • POST approved Community Service Officer Academy
  • CPR Certificate
  • In Service Officer Safety Tactics
  • Crime Scene Investigations Course
  • Cal-Photos and Cal-ID Operations

See the detailed job description and qualifications to learn more about this position.