Salary: $19.66 - $23.93 Hourly
Location : Police - 6645 Humboldt Ave. N. Brooklyn Center, MN
Job Type: Part-time Regular
Department: Police
Opening Date: 06/16/2023
Position Summary
Do you have an interest in serving the public and working for a great city? Join Brooklyn Center and be a part of an amazing group of city employees who are proud of the work they do every day. The Police Department is currently recruiting for Community Service Officers.
This position is responsible for providing support services for all divisions of the Police Department and assistance to other City departments as assigned. This is a non-sworn, uniformed position. Reports to a police sergeant. Must be available to work two 12 hour shifts per week.
Candidates that have less than 6 months of law enforcement education remaining to be POST eligible will be considered overqualified for this position.
Examples of Duties
Code Enforcement

• Enforces relevant city ordinances which do not require a sworn officer including, but not limited to, parking, bicycle and sign ordinances according to established city ordinance, policy or code.
• Performs activities including, but not limited to, investigating abandoned vehicles and answering zoning, trash and snow complaints.
• Assists motorists and citizens with lockouts or house checks.

Animal Control

• Assists with animal control functions.
• Responds to complaints of barking dogs or other nuisances created by pets and animals.
• Enforces ordinances related to animal control.
• Impounds loose, abandoned, vicious, or rabid animals including disposal of dead animal carcasses.

Jail/Detention

• May perform duties relevant to booking of both adult and juvenile prisoners including, but not limited to, fingerprinting, photographing and lodging of prisoners.
• Monitors and attends to needs of prisoners.
• May transport prisoners.

General

• Assists and aids the public and their inquiries.
• Renders aid and assistance to the general public
• Responds as assigned to assist officers or fire department personnel with traffic direction and control.
• Assists in the recovery and inventorying of lost, stolen, abandoned, and/or confiscated property.
• Controls and directs motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
• Prepares clear, accurate and concise reports of activities consistent with department policy.
• Serves court notices and subpoenas as directed.
• Presents testimony in court relating to duties performed.
• Accurately maintain and submit a daily activity log.
• Transport department vehicles to appropriate locations for servicing and maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years or older at time of appointment.
• Must have a valid Minnesota Driver's License.
• Must have working knowledge of computers.
• Must successfully pass a thorough background investigation.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Supplemental Information
Desirable Training and Experience

• Experience with law enforcement or security.
• Experience in dealing with the public.
• Computer experience.
• Education in or actively enrolled in an accredited law enforcement program.
• Grade Point Average of 3.0 or above.
• Ability to speak, read or write any language other than English, including sign language.

Candidates that have less than 6 months of law enforcement education remaining to be POST eligible will be considered overqualified for this position.
Completion of an on-line application is required. Do not refer to your resume - the staff member reviewing the application will not have access to your resume during the review process. The City does not allow attachments to the on-line application. If you would like to submit a cover letter, resume or other documentation, please e-mail it to HR@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us - please reference the job title in the subject line.
There are no benefits associated with this position.
01

Do you have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• NO

03

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes, I have a valid MN Driver's License
• Yes, I have a valid Driver's License from another state
• I do not have a valid Driver's License

04

Do you have experience with computers?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you POST eligible?

• Yes
• No

07

If you are not POST eligible, what is the anticipated date of your POST eligibility?
08

Are you currently enrolled in a Law Enforcement or related educational program?

• Yes
• No

09

If yes, when do you anticipate graduating?
10

What is your current Grade Point Average (GPA)?
11

If you answered no to question 9, do you intend to enroll in a law enforcment related educational program, and when?
12

List any additional course work and/or training you have obtained or professional development that is directly related to this position.
13

Please list your experience with law enforcement, code enforcement, safety, animal control, jailing/detention and/or security.
14

Describe your experience dealing with the public and resolving problems/conflicts.
15

List your experience with computers. What software programs have you used and rate your proficiency. (1 = limited experience; 5 = highest proficiency)
16

Please describe for us your experiences interacting and working with diverse population
Required Question