Community Service Officer

Overview

The City of Elk River seeks candidates for the position of Community Service Officer I to provide a variety of support services such as animal control, parking regulation enforcement, equipment maintenance, and administrative support. This is a temporary position for law enforcement students to gain experience during their education. The length of this position will be one to three years depending on candidate's education track and job performance.

CSOs often are candidates for future Police Officer positions with our city.

Position is open to candidates who have not applied in the past 6 months.

This position is eligible for Earned Sick and Safe Time and PERA benefits if all qualifications are met. Tuition Reimbursement is available, provided that all conditions are met.

If you require accommodation with the application process, please call  and ask for Human Resources. The City of Elk River is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position open until filled. This Position Description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may include additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. This position does not constitute a contract of employment.

Important Facts about Information on your Employment Application

Position: Community Service Officer I

Location: Elk River Police Department, 13077 Orono Parkway

Pay Rate: Starting pay is $24.08 per hour

Schedule: Must be available part-time, 24 hours per week, primarily evenings and weekends.

Position Summary: The Community Service Officer I provides a variety of support services to the police department such as animal control, parking regulation enforcement, equipment maintenance, and administrative support.

• Performs patrol duties.
• Patrols City to enforce parking regulations and animal ordinances.
• Observes traffic and other law enforcement problems and reports for action by patrol officers.
• Responds to non-criminal public calls for service (e.g., lock-outs, motorist assists, found property).
• Provides other support to police officers as needed/directed (e.g., traffic control, non-custodial transports, funeral escorts).
• Performs security checks of various locations throughout the city (e.g., parks, homes on weekly security checklist, businesses, and other areas as directed by a supervisor).
• Enforces ordinance violations (e.g., pickup of illegal signs, junk/abandoned vehicles).
• Performs animal control duties and handles related records.
• Responds to and follows up on animal bite complaints.
• Performs administrative activities and delivers agenda packets to council and commission members.
• Receives public safety calls and dispatches appropriate units; performs other administrative duties as assigned (e.g., money runs, park donation pickups, park closing).
• Maintains regular and timely work attendance and follows all safety procedures; participates in safety training.

• Knowledge of breeds and temperaments of various animals (primarily dogs and cats).
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of animal control and apprehension.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to effectively use personal and departmental equipment.
• Skill to communicate effectively with a variety of groups such as youth, business people, and seniors.
• Ability to comprehend and apply federal, state, county, and city criminal, traffic, and other civil laws.
• Ability to prepare routine reports, case files, and correspondence.
• Ability to work under stressful situations involving intense public contact.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment to enforce specified ordinances.
• Ability to work within the scope of this position’s duties and authority.
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment and in inclement weather.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be currently enrolled in or will be enrolled in an accredited law enforcement program by October 1st of this calendar year.
• Emergency Medical Responder Certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• Minimum 18 years of age.

• Related experience.

The description lists essential and other physical requirements, typical for this role, including standing/walking, sitting, bending, crawling, repetitive movements, driving, computer operation, vision and hearing requirements, and ability to work outdoors and in varying conditions.

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.