Community Service Officer (On-site)
About The Position
The Community Service Officer (CSO) position is designed as a step toward a law enforcement career, typically students enrolled in a law enforcement or criminal justice program and are working toward meeting Minnesota POST licensing requirements. Community Service Officers provide patrol services for the cities with contract law enforcement services in northern Anoka County, as well as providing security services for the Blaine Human Services Center. This civilian position serves as a guided pathway into becoming a sworn police officer, and many CSOs transition into full-time sworn law enforcement roles. This is a temporary, non-exempt, on-site position that is scheduled up to 25 hours per week and serve out of the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office including the Blaine Human Services Center.
Requirements
- Requires a high school diploma.
- Possess a valid Minnesota driver’s license or have ability to obtain.
- Successfully pass thorough background investigation.
- Possess or be able to obtain within six months of hire American Red Cross CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.
Nice To Haves
- Current student enrolled in a law enforcement program.
- Previous related experience such as security, law enforcement, or customer service.
- Previous experience writing reports or business documents.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Respond to non-emergency calls for service, assist with motorist aids, and vehicle lockouts as well as towing situations.
- Enforce County/City ordinances and assist in the enforcement of animal control ordinances.
- Assist deputies at the scene of an accident with traffic control.
- Assist with traffic and radar surveys.
- Assist with scheduling and transporting squad units for maintenance.
- Respond to questions and requests for information from citizens, both in-person and by phone.
- Write incident reports.
- Provide escorts throughout the Blaine Human Services Center, patrol by foot and monitor the interior and exterior of the facility.
- Respond to medical emergencies and routine security requests within the facility.
- Other tasks and duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Benefits
- Salary: $27.00 per hour.
- Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 28: $24.47 to 33.03 per hour.
- Gain valuable experience with the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office.
- Advancement/professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
