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Community Service Officer

City of Maplewood
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If you have a passion for serving the community and are interested in supporting a team that is committed to making a positive impact, we invite you to join the Maplewood Police Department, a well-respected law enforcement agency, as a full-time Community Service Officer (CSO).  Our full-time CSO performs work as a uniformed non-sworn officer to assist the department in assignments; assists other department staff in routine department functions; carries out animal control functions; responds to nonemergency calls, parking reinforcement and completion of reports.  

The City of Maplewood is a family-friendly organization that is serious about the wellness of our employees. Maplewood offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, and deferred compensation, with the opportunity to work out on duty.

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This is a 40-hour per week position--with a variety of shifts available. Ideal candidate will have experience providing high-quality customer service, experience with animal control, and a desire to serve the community. Our program is specifically designed to train and promote CSO's to Police Officers.

Applicants for this position will, at a minimum, be at least 18 years old and a high school graduate, possess a valid driver's license, complete detailed reports, conduct investigations, pass a law enforcement background, pre-employment medical and psychological exams.  

***Need not apply if you have applied for a Police Officer or CSO position with the City of Maplewood in that past 12 months.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 

  • Patrols the City, takes non-essential calls for service, assists officer, and performs animal control functions.
  • Completes administrative tasks as assigned.
  • Assists with community outreach events.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota driver's license or equivalent out-of-state license.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must be enrolled in a POST eligible degree program or POST eligible within 2 years
  • Public/customer service experience or law enforcement-related experience or activities preferred