Community Service Officer

Salary: $24.77 – $28.67 Hourly

Position Summary:

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose—serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

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.

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.