Job Posting End Date : February 29, 2024 at 11 : 59pm CSTAnticipated starting salary $25.00 per hour. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance!

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application.

Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11 : 59 p.m. on 02 / 29 / 2024 in order to be considered.

Individuals interested in law enforcement have the opportunity to gain experience with the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office as a Community Service Officer.

Community Service Officers provide patrol services for the cities with contract law enforcement services in northern Anoka County, as well as provide security services for the Blaine Human Services Center.

These part-time, temporary positions are scheduled up to 25 hours per week and serve out of the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office including the Blaine Human Services Center

Pay & Benefits

Salary : $25.00 per hour

Gain valuable experience with the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office

Advancement / professional development opportunities.

Work Location

Community service officers provide patrol services for the cities with contract law enforcement services in northern Anoka County, as well as provide security services for the Blaine Human Service Center.

Expected work hours are up to 25 hours per week based on department needs.

Job Duties and 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.

Qualifications and Requirements :

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

High school diploma, or equivalent education.

Possess a valid Minnesota driver’s license or have ability to obtain.

Successfully pass thorough background investigation including no felony convictions.

Possess or be able to obtain within six months of hire American Red Cross CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

Previous related experience such as security, law enforcement, or customer service.

Current student with a minimum of one year left in a law enforcement program.

Previous experience writing reports or business documents.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Standard office environment, travel to various county work sites both indoor and outdoor, may include emergency or disaster response sites in uncontrolled environments depending on assignment.

Work activities may require contact with uncooperative, angry, and sometimes hostile clients depending on assignment.

Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers.

Ability to see colors, shades and brightness.

Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.

Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties.

Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory.

Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking / standing.

Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling / carrying equipment.

Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.

Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to public safety equipment depending on assignment.

Public safety equipment may include but is not limited to radios, cameras, GPS devices, radiological testing equipment such as portal monitors and Geiger counters depending on assignment, and personal protective equipment.

Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and / or a personal vehicle.

Additional physical / mental requirements that occur may not be listed above but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions.

Exposure to bodily fluids, infectious agents, radiation, toxic or caustic chemicals, airborne particles, fumes, or other hazards is possible while performing essential duties.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process.

A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal / driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and / or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions.

Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and / or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought.

Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Last updated : 2024-02-24