Community Service Officer; CSO - Patrol at University of Minnesota Minnesota

Job  About the Job

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with a diverse community while gaining law enforcement experience? The University of Minnesota's Twin Cities campus is hiring community service officers (CSOs) to support police officers. As a CSO, you will provide uniformed, unarmed public safety services and advise members of the University community regarding safe behaviors, ordinances, rules, and policies to promote a safe and inclusive campus.

This is a position designed to provide candidates with a career path into the law enforcement agency. This position is a two-year temporary post. See below for our extensive benefits package, which includes tuition reimbursement of up to 100% through the Regents Scholarship.

• Patrols the campus to provide visible presence and deter criminal activity
• Communicates relevant ordinances, rules, and policies in support of a safe and secure campus
• Takes reports of crimes and incidents from citizens that do not require a police officer (see Limitations/Prohibitions section below)
• Responds to incidents on campus at the approval or direction of the on-duty police supervisor
• Assists U Security with escorts or patrol coverage
• Enforces University parking ordinances
• Tows vehicles at the direction of police officer
• Traffic direction at crime scenes or accident scenes
• Traffic direction at large-scale events
• Perimeter security at crime scenes or large-scale events
• Provides first aid as needed
• Assists with community outreach
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned

This job may be designated as essential.

• Operate a department vehicle with red lights or siren in operation
• Perform duties which require training typically reserved for licensed police officers
• Process evidence or crime scenes, take statements, or transport arrestees with approval or direction by an on-duty police supervisor
• Investigate state motor vehicle accidents or take reports on these incidents
• Be involved or respond to situations that present danger or risk such as:
  • Making custodial arrests based on probable cause
  • Making custodial arrests for warrants
  • Enforcing State Statute Criminal Violations
  • Stopping traffic violators
  • Checking citizens for driver's license status or warrants (CJIS)
  • Handling calls of crimes in progress without the direction of or in conjunction with a licensed officer
  • Handling alarm calls
  • Handling calls of a person in crisis without approval of direction by an on-duty police supervisor

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of understanding use of force and defensive tactics policy
• Ability to complete training in baton, chemical aerosol, and handcuffing
• Able to work with diverse populations and to respond with sensitivity to their needs and concerns
• Able to resolve problems and make decisions quickly and effectively to defuse conflicts
• Able to administer first aid, CPR, and AED in accordance with training

• Enrolled in an Associate's or Bachelor's program and at least one year of work experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal six years
• Able to pass a background check
• Valid driver's license
• Must meet and maintain requirements for access to law enforcement sensitive information including CJIS Data Access Terminals
• Regular attendance

POST Eligible, Military, Law Enforcement or Public Safety Experience, Desire to become a sworn police officer at the University of Minnesota Police Department

• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Required to work outside during all weather conditions
• Able to travel (on foot) to all campus locations quickly in all conditions including construction sites
• Able to use stairs during emergencies and during patrols
• Able to patrol or stand post for all or most of assigned shifts

Pay Range: $28.56 - $36.20/hr depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 75%-100% Appointment (If job description above does not specify appointment or expected weekly hours, assume a 100% appointment.)

Position Type:
Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is…