About Maple Grove, MN

Maple Grove is a forward thinking, thriving community in the northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. We are home to over 70,000 residents with a projected population of 90,000 by 2040 with 2,500 acres of undeveloped land. The City of Maple Grove is proud to employ over 250 benefit-earning employees, 500 part-time, casual, temporary, seasonal employees, and 100 paid-on-call firefighters to staff our many departments. We provide public safety, public works, community and economic development, parks & recreation, and many other important public services to a growing community.

The Position

The City of Maple Grove is actively seeking volunteers interested in assisting the police department while giving back to the community. Police reserve officers will perform a variety of activities to include special events, emergencies or disasters within the City of Maple Grove. Additionally, this program is a great experience for a student looking for non-law enforcement hands on involvement.

Responsibilities

• Assists with special events, celebrations and activities.
• Available for assisting with emergencies and disasters.
• Assists neighboring departments with celebration activities and events.
• Assists the Maple Grove school district with events.
• Work sporting events and park and recreation activities.

Qualifications

Need to have:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass background screen
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Supplemental Information

BENEFITS OF BECOMING A RESERVE OFFICER:

• Assist the Police Department work closely with citizens through community oriented policing.
• Help the Police Department work closely with citizens through Receive first aid (First Responder) training.
• Attend a 7-week reserve school offered through the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department.
• Monthly meetings offering training opportunities.
• Learn about state laws which leads to a greater understanding of the complexities of law enforcement.
• Receive water safety, traffic direction, and search and rescue training though the Reserve Officer Training Association.