Community Service Officer Part-Time

Join Us as a Community Service Officer

Are you currently enrolled in a law enforcement program and looking to gain valuable experience with a police department in a supportive community? If so, we want to hear from you! Join us in making a difference in building a safer and stronger community together! The City of Coon Rapids is seeking responsible, highly motivated law enforcement students to serve as part-time, Community Service Officer for non-sworn law enforcement duties in the office and the field.

This position will qualify for Health and Dental benefits along with prorated paid time off. Our CSO are considered for internal Police openings and serve as a valuable pipeline for potential officer candidates where starting pay is $44.29 upon graduation and P.O.S.T. certification. The City of Coon Rapids employs a great team of people dedicated and service centered! Our mission revolves around the understanding that only together, can we provide outstanding leadership and services that strengthen our community.

Serving our Citizens and local businesses is essential in our work. Our vision is to strengthen our community with a respectful, collaborative, and innovative employee culture that values employee growth, personal balance, and contagious enthusiasm. Our core values include dedication to essentials such as trust, teamwork, innovation and commitment to excellence! No doubt we have something great here!

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a law enforcement program as a full-time or part-time student. Must possess a valid Minnesota driver's license with a good driving record. The position works day, evening and weekend hours as needed. Works under the general guidance and direction of the Shift Commander to perform various non-criminal, police-related services of route difficulty in office and the field.

A copy of your current law enforcement class schedule or transcript must be attached to be considered for this position. The City of Coon Rapids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. The City welcomes, and encourages any qualified applicant to apply regardless of race, color, religion, familial status, sex (including pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity/expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other basis protected by law.

Essential duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Receives and transmits messages over police dispatching radio.
• Picks up stray animals and delivers to appropriate shelter.
• Issues citations for animal ordinance violations and handles dog/cat bite follow-up procedures.
• Maintains animal complaint related records.
• Maintains police squad supply inventory.
• Delivers police vehicles for maintenance and washing.
• Maintains all police equipment and checks portable and squad radios for working order.
• Delivers and picks up correspondence.
• Provides escorts.
• Assists police officers at the scene of accidents with traffic control.
• Assist in towing situations.
• Assists with traffic and radar surveys.
• Enforces parking ordinances.
• Responds to non-emergency calls for service as assigned by Central Communications.
• Understands and appreciates the role, responsibilities and limitations of non-sworn personnel in the delivery of police services.
• Follows oral and written instructions such as supervisor's work orders and equipment operation manuals.
• Regular and reliable attendance during scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
• Provides effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.
• Maintains positive professional working relationships with all staff levels, other jurisdictions and outside…