Community Services Officer; Part-Time

Grade: CSO(PT)
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive Position:
Yes
Supervisor

Title:

Community Resource Coordinator

• Must be enrolled in an Associates or Bachelor’s Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice program by employment start date.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.

Under direct supervision of the Community Resource Coordinator, the Community Service Officer provides a wide variety of support services to the police and/or fire divisions, including responding to non-criminal and minor criminal calls for service; enforcing parking regulations; responding to housing complaints; conducting routine housing inspections; providing non-firefighting support at fire scenes; delivering vehicles, messages, and parcels within and outside the city;

responding to complaints concerning animal problems or violations of animal control ordinances; investigating violations of animal control; and performing other duties as needed.

Our employees are committed to working in an environment that fosters the core values of the City of Mankato – positive attitude, accountability, respect, teamwork, and integrity. We care about making a positive difference in the lives of others. Our work is challenging and has purpose. We listen and engage with each other and our community. We are empowered and trusted to make good decisions that align with the public service principles and core values.

Our organization is committed to investing and developing each other. We will recognize and celebrate our collective achievements and individual accomplishments.

We take pride in investing in our employees. Our team enjoys a supportive work environment that encourages not only success for the community we serve, but for you as well. Come grow your career with us!

• Operates vehicles ranging in size from automobiles to fire apparatus.
• Communicates by radio and telephone.
• Enforces parking regulations.
• Investigates housing/property complaints.
• Meets, questions, and takes reports from the public.
• Properly classifies types, enters, and files/scans reports.
• Responds to requests for information from other City employees and the public.
• Delivers paperwork, supplies, and other items to private and public entities inside and outside the city.
• Enters, analyzes, and retrieves data and reports from any or all City supported software.
• Ensures sick/diseased animals are quarantined.
• Performs animal caretaking tasks at the City Farm as directed.
• Notifies veterinarian of problems with animals outside of regularly scheduled visits.
• Responds to complaints concerning animal problems or violations of animal control ordinances, including, but not limited to: animals running at large, bites, property damage or injuries.
• Removes dead, injured, or dangerous animals from streets and residential premises.
• Investigates violations of animal control ordinances and issues warnings or citations as required.
• Appears in court to testify regarding animal control cases.
• Serves various criminal or civil notices or papers related to enforcement of animal control ordinances.
• Captures stray animals and transports them to animal shelter.
• Maintains and operates specialized equipment.
• Prepares, schedules, and delivers training on various topics.
• Provides support services at major public safety incidents.
• Serves as a City of Mankato Reserve Police Officer.
• Prepares, designs, and delivers public education presentations and materials.
• Performs physical demands and work environment requirements for this position.
• Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours.
• Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.
• Performs other related tasks and duties as required.

• Performs physical and mental demands and work environment requirements for this position.
• Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
• Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees,…