Community Service Officer

Salary: $24.77 – $28.67 Hourly

Position Summary:

The Minneapolis Police Department is looking for Community Service Officer candidates – people who have a strong sense and commitment for public service, outstanding character, sound judgment, excellent work ethic, effective oral and written communication skills, interpersonal tact, empathy, and compassion.

A Community Service Officer (CSO) works approximately 20-30 hours per week (Monday – Friday with occasional nights and weekends) in the Minneapolis Police Department for up to three years while enrolled as a student in an approved, two- year law enforcement program and/or working toward completion of Minnesota Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) licensing requirements. CSO’s assist the Police Department and community by promoting intercommunication, understanding and cooperation between the Police Department and the diverse communities of Minneapolis. The CSO is a civilian position designed to prepare CSO’s for a full time Police Officer position. No one retains the job title of CSO on a long-term basis.

Essential Functions:

• Assists patrol officers in non-enforcement activities
• Responds to citizen requests for service
• Maintains police vehicles and equipment as assigned
• Picks up and delivers correspondence for the department and community organizations Identifies and reports criminal activity
• Assists citizens in identifying crime prevention techniques
• Recovers abandoned property
• Assists in traffic control of special events, major fires, parades and accidents
• Assists department officers or other agencies in providing transportation as requested
• Participate in recruitment and community engagement events
• Must pass periodic performance evaluations
• Regular and reliable attendance

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age by hire.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must have a valid driver’s license by hire.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent by conditional offer.
• Must provide a college transcript and/or documented proof of enrollment or acceptance to a law enforcement program at a regionally accredited college/university by conditional offer.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license as defined by the Minneapolis Police Department by hire.
• Applicants must NOT have taken and passed the Minnesota Board of P.O.S.T. licensing exam before hire.
• Must not have a felony conviction.