What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Service Officer I position at Elk River?

The Community Service Officer I provides a variety of support services to the police department such as animal control, parking regulation enforcement, equipment maintenance, and administrative support.

This is temporary position for law enforcement students to gain experience during their education. Maximum length of this position will be one year with a possible extension of one or two more years depending on candidate's declared education track.

Application deadline : Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 11 : 59 PM.

For more information, potential benefits, and to apply, visit : www.ElkRiverMN.gov

If you require accommodation with the application process, please call 763.635.1000 and ask for Human Resources.

The City of Elk River is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Position : Community Service Officer I

Location : Elk River Police Department, 13077 Orono Parkway

Pay Rate : Starting pay is $23.43 per hour

Schedule : Part-time, 24 hours per week, primarily evenings and weekends. Maximum length of this position will be one year with a possible extension of one or two more years depending on candidate's declared education track.

Position Summary : The Community Service Officer I provides a variety of support services to the police department such as animal control, parking regulation enforcement, equipment maintenance, and administrative support.

Essential Functions

Performs patrol duties.

Patrols City to enforce parking regulations and animal ordinances.

Observes traffic and other law enforcement problems and reports for action by patrol officers.

Responds to non-criminal public calls for service. (i.e. lock-outs, motorist assists, found property, etc.)

Provides other support to police officers as needed / directed. (i.e. traffic control, non-custodial transports, funeral escorts, etc.)

Performs security checks of various locations throughout the city (i.e. parks, homes on the weekly security checklist, businesses, other areas as directed by a supervisor.)

Enforces ordinance violations (pickup of illegal signs, junk / abandoned vehicles, etc.)

Performs animal control duties.

Picks up stray animals found during routine patrol or in response to complaint.

Maintains records of controlled animals and their disposition.

Responds to other types of animal complaints.

Responds to and follows up on animal bite complaints.

Performs administrative activities.

Delivers agenda packets to council and various commission members.

Receives public safety calls and dispatches appropriate units.

Performs other administrative duties as assigned (i.e. money runs, park donation pick-ups, park closing, etc.

Performs other essential job duties.

Regular and timely work attendance.

Follows all safety procedures.

Participates in safety training.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of breeds and temperaments of various animals (primarily dogs and cats).

Knowledge of methods and techniques of animal control and apprehension.

Knowledge, skill, and ability to effectively use personal and departmental equipment.

Skill to communicate effectively with a variety of groups such as youth, business people, and seniors.

Ability to comprehend and apply federal, state, county, and city criminal, traffic, and other civil laws.

Ability to prepare routine reports, case files, and correspondence.

Ability to work under stressful situations involving intense public contact.

Ability to exercise sound judgment to enforce specified ordinances.

Ability to work within the scope of this position's duties and authority.

Ability to work in an outdoor environment and in inclement weather.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Must be currently enrolled in or will be enrolled in an accredited law enforcement program by October 1st of this calendar year.

Emergency Medical Responder Certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire.

Valid and unrestricted driver's license.

Minimum 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

Related experience.

Physical Requirements

ESSENTIAL

Frequency

Physical Requirement

1-4 times per yr

Wkly or Mthly

Daily

Standing or Walking

Sitting

Bending of Stooping

Crouching or Kneeling

Repetitive Movements

Twisting / Turning

Operating a Vehicle

Operation of Telephone / Radio

Computer / Typewriter Operation

Requires Good Vision

Requires Good Color Vision

Requires Good Night Vision

Requires Good Hearing

HIGHLY IMPORTANT

Frequency

Physical Requirement

1-4 times per yr

Wkly or Mthly

Daily

Pushing / Pulling

MODERATELY IMPORTANT

Frequency

Physical Requirement

1-4 times per yr

Wkly or Mthly

Daily

Working in Confined Spaces

Running

Exposure to Temperature Extremes

Requires Large Motor Skills

Requires Fine Motor Skills

Requires Depth Vision

Requires Peripheral Vision

Requires Far Vision

Requires Near Vision

Deadline to apply : Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 11 : 59 PM

This Position Description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is within the City of Elk River's discretion to assign additional duties and responsibilities or remove duties and responsibilities at any time.

This Position Description does not constitute a Contract of Employment.

Salary : $23

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