Community Service Officer (CSO) - Part-Time Opportunity
About the Role
Join the City of Brooklyn Center as a Community Service Officer (CSO) and make a difference in your community! This part-time role offers the chance to serve the public while working alongside a dedicated team in the Police Department. As a Community Service Officer, you will provide essential support services across various divisions of the department, contributing to the safety and well-being of the city. This is a non-sworn, uniformed position that requires working two 12-hour shifts per week.
What You'll Do
- Enforce city ordinances related to parking, bicycles, and signs, ensuring compliance with established policies.
- Investigate abandoned vehicles and respond to zoning, trash, and snow complaints from the public.
- Assist motorists and citizens with lockouts or house checks, providing valuable support in emergencies.
- Handle animal control functions, responding to complaints about barking dogs and enforcing related ordinances.
- Perform duties relevant to booking both adult and juvenile prisoners, including fingerprinting and lodging.
- Monitor and attend to the needs of prisoners, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Prepare clear and concise reports of activities, maintaining accurate daily logs as per department policy.
- Assist officers and fire department personnel with traffic direction and control during emergencies.
Requirements
- Must possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Must be at least 18 years old at the time of appointment.
- Valid Minnesota Driver's License is required.
- Working knowledge of computers is essential.
- Must successfully pass a thorough background investigation.
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Experience in law enforcement or security is desirable.
- Ability to communicate in languages other than English is a plus.
Nice to Have
- Experience in dealing with the public and providing excellent customer service.
- Education in or actively enrolled in an accredited law enforcement program.
- Grade Point Average of 3.0 or above.
- Completion of an online application is required; no attachments are allowed.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly wage ranging from $21 to $25.
- Part-time work schedule with flexible hours.
- Opportunity to serve and engage with the community.
- Gain valuable experience in law enforcement and public service.
- Supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork.
This part-time Community Service Officer role offers competitive pay and the chance to engage with the community. Ideal for those interested in public service.
Who Will Succeed Here
Proficient in report writing and documentation, with familiarity in using software such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs to create clear and concise reports for law enforcement and public safety.
Strong customer service orientation, demonstrating empathy and conflict resolution skills when interacting with community members, especially in stressful situations related to public safety and animal control.
Basic understanding of traffic control procedures and law enforcement protocols, with a proactive approach to learning about local ordinances and regulations that impact community safety.
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