Community Service Officer - Full-Time

Carver County•Chaska Justice Center, MN

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About The Position

The Carver County Sheriff's Office is seeking a career-minded, full-time Community Service Officer (CSO) for a non-sworn role. Under the direction of a Licensed Sergeant, the CSO provides support services for various divisions within the Sheriff's Office. The position requires flexible and varied schedules, including weekends, to meet the needs of the Sheriff's Office and contracting communities. The CSO works in varying climatic conditions. The selection process includes screening and ranking applications, scored oral examinations (interviews) for the highest-ranked qualified candidates, and successful completion of oral interview(s), a background investigation, psychological evaluation, and pre-placement physical.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and two years of related work experience; or an associate degree in any field and one year of related work experience; or a bachelor's degree in any field.
Valid Minnesota driver's license or ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment.
Ability to work flexible and varied schedules, including weekends, and in varying climatic conditions.
Successful completion of oral interview(s), background investigation, psychological evaluation, and pre-placement physical.

Responsibilities

Enforce contracting communities' local ordinances relating to animals.
Respond to and handle non-emergency public safety calls that do not require a licensed peace officer.
Engage proactively with community members through patrol, public interactions, and educational events to promote public safety.
Serve as a liaison with contract community leaders and city or township contracted kennels.
May assist with scheduling CSOs into contract communities to fulfill contractual obligations.
Educate the public about and enforce County ordinances through patrols of County parks and regional trails.
Perform other duties as assigned.