Community Service Officer - Part Time

Are you currently enrolled in a law enforcement program, eager to gain exceptional experience with a phenomenal department and contribute to a supportive community? If so, we want to hear from you! Join us in making a difference and building a safer, stronger community together! The City of Coon Rapids is seeking responsible, highly motivated law enforcement students to serve as a part-time, Community Service Officer for non-sworn law enforcement duties in the office and the field. This position will qualify for Health and Dental benefits along with prorated paid time off. Works under the general guidance and direction of the Shift Commander to perform various non-criminal, police-related services of route difficulty in office and the field.

The City of Coon Rapids employs a great team of people dedicated and service centered!  Our mission revolves around the understanding that only together, can we provide outstanding leadership and services that strengthen our community. Serving our Citizens and local businesses is essential in our work. Our vision is to strengthen our community with a respectful, collaborative, and innovative employee culture that values employee growth, personal balance, and contagious enthusiasm. Our core values include dedication to essentials such as trust, teamwork, innovation and commitment to excellence! No doubt we have something great here!  

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a law enforcement program as a full-time or part-time student. Must possess valid Minnesota driver's license with good driving record. The position works day, evening and weekend hours as needed.

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• A copy of your current law enforcement class schedule or transcript must be attached to be considered for this position.

Hiring Range: $26.07 -$27.56
Salary Range: $26.07- $32.49

The City of Coon Rapids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. The City welcomes, and encourages any qualified applicant to apply regardless of race (including traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hair styles such as braids, locks and twists), color, creed, religion, familial status, sex (including pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity/expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other basis protected by law.

Essential duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Receives and transmits messages over police dispatching radio.
• Picks up stray animals and delivers to appropriate shelter.
• Issues citations for animal ordinance violations and handles dog /cat bite follow-up procedures.
• Maintains animal complaint related records.
• Maintains police squad supply inventory.
• Delivers police vehicles for maintenance and washing.
• Maintains all police equipment and checks portable and squad radios for working order.
• Delivers and picks up correspondence.
• Provides escorts.
• Assists police officers at the scene of accidents with traffic control.
• Assist in towing situations.
• Assists with traffic and radar surveys.
• Enforces parking ordinances.
• Responds to non-emergency calls for service as assigned by Central Communications.
• Understands and appreciates the role, responsibilities and limitations of non-sworn personnel in the delivery of police services.
• Follows oral and written instructions such as supervisor’s work orders and equipment operation manuals.
• Regular and reliable attendance during scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
• Provides effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.
• Maintains positive professional working relationships with all staff levels, other jurisdictions and outside agencies, and the general public.
• Performs essential position duties and responsibilities under the working conditions and physical demands described herein.
• Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
• Performs other related functions as apparent or delegated.

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

• Ability to capture and cage domestic and wild animals.
• Ability to perform manual functions such as traffic direction and control.
• Ability to collect and handle evidence and property in accordance with department procedures.
• Ability to be detail oriented and follow through with tasks.
• Ability to communicate tactfully on police radio in accordance with department procedures.
• Ability to perform semi-strenuous duties.
• Ability to perform duties with tact, diplomacy and discretion.
• Ability to compose clear and grammatically correct documents, including initial complaint reports, supplements and citations.
• Must have the ability to accept constructive criticism or discipline in a positive manner, initiating self-development to improve job performance.
• Must be fair and unbiased; must strive to promote a cooperative atmosphere in the department; and must exhibit a positive attitude.
• Ability to work cooperatively with City personnel, external vendors and the public.
• Handles confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to maintain a team and service-oriented approach to work.
• Ability to work cooperatively with City personnel, external vendors, and the public.
• Ability to perform duties with tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
• Ability to be detail oriented and follow through with tasks.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A combination of training and experience substantially equivalent to the following:

High school diploma or equivalent.   Must be currently enrolled in a law enforcement program.   This is an internship program designed to provide students in the law-enforcement program working exposure in a police department.   The internship is limited to no more than four years.  Must possess strong communication skills and have an understanding and appreciation of the role, functions and responsibilities of a police department.   Must possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, using hands to finger, handle or feel and lifting and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions;  work has standard vision requirements;  vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word;  hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound;  work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using of measuring devices,  operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities;  work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions;  work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

EQUIPMENT/JOB LOCATION:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Duties performed are typically outside in climatic extremes.    When working in the office, this position will use common office supplies and equipment.  Exposure to computer monitors in the office is typical.   This position works closely with others.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Evidence of continual law enforcement school enrollment is required for this position.
• Must know and practice the city’s mission, vision, and values.
• Must make workplace safety the top priority. 
• Must contribute positively to a productive, inclusive, and respectful work environment. 

Salary : $26 - $32