Community Service Officer - Full-Time

Carver County; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Carver County Sheriff's Office in Minnesota is seeking a full-time Community Service Officer (CSO) to support non-sworn operations across divisions. The CSO will assist with non-emergency public safety tasks, engage with the public to promote safety, and help coordinate with contract communities and kennels under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with related experience, with additional pathways through an associate or bachelor’s degree and a valid Minnesota driver’s

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and two (2) years related work experience
• Associates degree in any field of study and one (1) year related work experience
• Bachelor's degree in any field of study
• Valid MN Drivers License or ability to obtain with 60 days of employment

Responsibilities

• Enforce local ordinances of the contracting communities relating to animals.
• Respond and handle non‑emergency public safety calls for service that do not require a licensed peace officer.
• Proactively engage with community members through patrol, public interactions, and educational events to promote public safety
• Act as a liaison with contract community leaders and city/township contracted kennels.
• May assist in scheduling CSOs into contract communities to fulfill the contractual obligations.
• Educate and enforce County ordinances through patrol activities of County parks and regional trails.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Are you looking to make a career change and seeking a rewarding new career where you can serve your community? The Carver County Sheriff's Office is looking for a career-minded, full-time Community Service Officer who has a passion to serve in a non-sworn role and we welcome you to apply.

Under the direction of a Licensed Sergeant, the Community Service Officer (CSO) provides support services for the various divisions within the Sheriff's Office. Requires working flexible and varied schedules, including weekends, to meet the needs of the Sheriff's Office and the contracting communities. This position is non-sworn and requires the CSO to work and perform in varying climatic conditions.

Carver County offers a comprehensive and flexible benefit plan to meet the needs of employees and their families including affordable health insurance, comprehensive dental insurance, a pension plan through Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), 12 paid holidays, generous paid time off, and more! For a full list of benefits, please click here:

Responsibilities

• Enforce local ordinances of the contracting communities relating to animals.
• Respond and handle non‑emergency public safety calls for service that do not require a licensed peace officer.
• Proactively engage with community members through patrol, public interactions, and educational events to promote public safety
• Act as a liaison with contract community leaders and city/township contracted kennels.
• May assist in scheduling CSOs into contract communities to fulfill the contractual obligations.
• Educate and enforce County ordinances through patrol activities of County parks and regional trails.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and two (2) years related work experience
• Associates degree in any field of study and one (1) year related work experience
• Bachelor's degree in any field of study
• Valid MN Drivers License or ability to obtain with 60 days of employment

All applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, scored and ranked. The highest ranked candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be recommended for the scored oral examinations (interviews). Final selection for the position will include successful completion of oral interview(s), background investigation, psychological evaluation, and pre-placement physical.