Community Service Officer; CSO

The Community Service Officer is a non-certified uniformed (but not armed) member of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. This position is required to perform non-hazardous duties that relate to public safety with the primary responsibility to promote a safe and healthy atmosphere in the community.

• High School graduate or the equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's license or equivalent out-of-state driver’s license or ability to obtain one by time of hire.
• Enrolled, attending, or completed school for law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field.
• Must enroll in a POST-approved (Peace Officer Standards and Training) law enforcement program by the date of appointment and maintain enrollment through graduation. The position is a transition into Deputy Sheriff; a community service officer must qualify and be appointed as a Deputy Sheriff within the anniversary date of four‑year service in this class.

• Experience as a Community Service Officer.
• Enrolled in a POST-approved law enforcement program.

Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted, and the top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.

Approximately 20 hours per week and no more than 67 days per year. Flexible days and hours based on CSO and department needs, including weekends.

$24.71 hourly.

Washington County participates in the federal E‑Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. If the government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers may not use E‑Verify to pre‑screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I‑9.

• Ability to communicate effectively with the public in a polite and respectful manner, even under conditions of stress.
• Effectively manage stressful situations and remain calm during emergencies.
• Work independently and exercise sound judgment in enforcing ordinances using judgment and discretion in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively with a wide variety of individuals and write accurate reports.

• Support and prioritize a welcoming and respectful workplace that fosters diversity and encourages contributions from all individuals.
• Provide inclusive and equitable service to all members of the community with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrate support for the County’s diversity, equity and inclusion program.
• Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement in the workplace.
• Demonstrate knowledge of, or ability to learn, quality/continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate knowledge of modern methods of patrol, detection, identification, evidence handling, reporting and communications.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Sheriff's Office rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and directives.
• Demonstrate skills in communication in order to meet and treat the public courteously, tactfully, and firmly.

• Take oral and written orders as assigned.
• Handle minor traffic accidents and assist in traffic and crowd control.
• Participate in community engagement activities.
• Monitor and empty medication drop boxes.
• Handle animal complaints, including investigating complaints, impounding animals, and citing owners in violation of city code.
• Patrol for and resolve violations of municipal ordinances such as junk cars, burning violations, trash violations, parking violations, and violations relating to use of public parks and playgrounds. Observe other law violations and…