Community Service Officer Part-Time

City of Coon Rapids • Coon Rapids, MN

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Coon Rapids is seeking responsible, highly motivated law enforcement students to serve as part-time, Community Service Officers for non-sworn law enforcement duties in the office and the field. This position is ideal for individuals currently enrolled in a law enforcement program looking to gain valuable experience with a police department in a supportive community. The role involves working approximately 30-32 hours per week and offers opportunities for internal police openings upon graduation and P.O.S.T. certification, with a starting pay of $44.29. The City of Coon Rapids is dedicated to providing outstanding leadership and services that strengthen the community, with a mission focused on serving citizens and local businesses. The vision is to foster a respectful, collaborative, and innovative employee culture that values employee growth, personal balance, and enthusiasm, guided by core values of trust, teamwork, innovation, and commitment to excellence.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a law enforcement program as a full-time or part-time student.
• Possess valid Minnesota driver's license with good driving record.
• Ability to capture and cage domestic and wild animals.
• Ability to perform manual functions such as traffic direction and control.
• Ability to collect and handle evidence and property in accordance with department procedures.
• Ability to be detail oriented and follow through with tasks.
• Ability to communicate tactfully on police radio in accordance with department procedures.
• Ability to perform semi-strenuous duties.
• Ability to perform duties with tact, diplomacy and discretion.
• Ability to compose clear and grammatically correct documents, including initial complaint reports, supplements and citations.
• Must have the ability to accept criticism and/or discipline; must be fair and unbiased; must strive to promote a cooperative atmosphere in the department; and must exhibit a positive attitude.
• Ability to work cooperatively with City personnel, external vendors and the public.
• Handles confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to maintain a team and service oriented approach to work.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills.
• Understanding and appreciation of the role, functions and responsibilities of a police department.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Evidence of continual law enforcement school enrollment is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Considered for internal Police openings.
• Serve as a valuable pipeline for potential officer candidates.

Responsibilities

• 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 agencies, and the general public.
• Performs essential position duties and responsibilities under the working conditions and physical demands described herein.
• Performs other related functions as apparent or delegated.

Benefits

• Health and Dental benefits
• Prorated paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED