Community Service Officer (full-time)

City of Columbia Heights • Columbia Heights, MN

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs administrative duties, animal control duties, code enforcement, and police support services. Position involves high public contact. Performs duties under the general supervision of the Police Sergeant.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
• One year work experience of a public contact nature
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience providing police support services
• One year of post-secondary training in criminal justice, law enforcement, or related subjects
• Typing skills
• One year training or experience in the operation of a computer using Microsoft Office Suite software

Responsibilities

• Enforces City Code; writes citations for ordinance violations.
• Performs administrative and police support duties as assigned, including but not limited to, delivery of documents and materials to Anoka County Government Center and other entities, delivery of City Prosecutor subpoenas, traffic control at special events and/or at accident scenes, receiving/storing/releasing impounded property and evidence, and prisoner transports.
• Performs animal control including investigations of animal complaints and the issuing of citations where violations are evident.
• Performs premise security surveys for homes and businesses.
• Patrols local parks to deter vandalism and other criminal conduct.
• Interacts with park users encouraging safe and lawful use of park facilities.
• Provide credible testimony and/or evidence at trials, hearings, and before grand juries, as required.
• Maintain strong code of ethics of the highest standard of conduct while on and off duty.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED