Community Service Officer

City of Woodbury•2100 Radio Drive, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Service Officer is a non-certified uniformed (but not armed) member of the Public Safety Department directly responsible to the Director of Public Safety, shift supervisor or their designee. The Community Service Officer is required to perform non-hazardous duties that relate to public safety with the primary responsibility to promote a safe and healthy atmosphere in the community. The maximum length of this position will be three (3) years. First round interviews will occur on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

Requirements

Strong interest in a career as a police officer
Currently enrolled in or completion of a law enforcement/criminal justice/public safety degree program or a current City of Woodbury employee, intern, or volunteer.
Minimum age – 18 years of age.
Valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
Must have earned either a high school diploma or G.E.D.
Ability to work 29 hours a week, between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday.
Ability to work with animals.
Ability to communicate effectively with the general public in a polite and respectful manner even under conditions of stress.
Ability to communicate effectively in making oral and written reports.
Ability to pass a public safety background.
Ability to pass a public safety psychological exam.
Ability to pass a public safety physical exam.
Must be able to perform all essential position functions under the working conditions as described.
Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Ability to serve "on call" duty assignments.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in a second language.

Responsibilities

Take oral and written orders as assigned by the Public Safety Director or his or her designee.
Handle minor traffic accidents and assist in traffic and crowd control.
Assist police officers by transporting individuals to jail.
Handle animal complaints including investigating complaints, impounding animals and citing owners in violation of city code.
Patrol for and resolve violations of municipal ordinances including but not limited to junk cars, burning violations, trash violations, parking violations, and violations relating to use of public parks and playgrounds.
Patrol to observe other law violations and report them to a police officer on duty.
Transport property and evidence as required.
Provide general assistance on non-hazardous activities in all areas of police work.
Maintain department vehicles and equipment.
Transport department vehicles and equipment for repair or cleaning.
Report needed repairs or replacement of city property, including road signs and streetlights.
Report any hazardous condition observed.
Perform office duties as needed.
Fosters an inclusive work culture and advances the City’s diversity, equity and inclusion goals.
Maintain and foster an environment, which facilitates the Exceeding Expectations (professional, responsive, leaders) philosophy of the City.
Perform all other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned or apparent.

Benefits

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Personal protective equipment such as disposable gloves required for most chemical interactions.
Personal protective equipment required for hand protection through use of canvas or Kevlar gloves.
Personal protective equipment includes use of non-slip footwear.
Community service vehicles have high visibility reflective marking.
Additional visibility devices deployed for emergencies include use of flares.
Officers wear high visibility vest.
Personal protective equipment includes disposable gloves, disposable suits, use repellants (ex. permethrin), etc.
Community service vehicles are equipped with specialized ergonomics such as adjustable computer trays.
Personal protective equipment such as rain and thermal gear provided.
NOTE: community service vehicles are not equipped with sirens.