Community Service Officer I

Community Service Officer I

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.

CSO's are often candidates for future Police Officer positions with our city.

Position only open to candidates who have not applied in the past 6 months. For more information, potential benefits, and : www.

ElkRiverMN.gov

This position is eligible for Earned Sick and Safe Time and PERA benefits if all qualifications are met. Tuition Reimbursement is available up to $6000.00, provided that all conditions have been 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.

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We are accepting applications until 11:59 P.M. on August 31, 2026.

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 $24.45 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.

Essential Functions

• Performs patrol duties.
• Performs animal control duties.
• Performs administrative activities.
• Performs other essential job duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Related experience.

Physical Requirements

Essential
- Frequency

Physical Requirement - 1-4 times per yr
- Wkly or Mthly
- Daily

Standing or Walking - X

Sitting - X

Bending of Stooping - X

Crouching or Kneeling - X

Repetitive Movements - X

Twisting/Turning - X

Operating a Vehicle - X

Operation of Telephone/Radio - X

Computer/Typewriter Operation - X

Requires Good Vision - X

Requires Good Color Vision - X

Requires Good Night Vision - X

Requires Good Hearing - X

Highly Important
- Frequency

Physical Requirement - 1-4 times per yr
- Wkly or Mthly
- Daily

Pushing/Pulling - X

Moderately Important
- Frequency

Physical Requirement - 1-4 times per yr
- Wkly or Mthly
- Daily

Working in Confined Spaces - X

Running - X

Exposure to Temperature Extremes - X

Requires Large Motor Skills - X

Requires Fine Motor Skills - X

Requires Depth Vision - X

Requires Peripheral Vision - X

Requires Far Vision - X

Requires Near Vision - X