Community Service Officer - PT

City of Maple Grove, MN; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Maple Grove, MN seeks a part-time Community Service Officer/Detention Monitor to support police operations, monitor animal control, and assist with community safety initiatives. Ideal candidates are pursuing or recent graduates of a law enforcement program, with a high school diploma and a Minnesota driver's license, ready to train and grow into a police career.

You will work part-time, with rotating shifts and duties in detention, public safety, and customer service, contributing to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled or enrolling, or recent graduate of a law enforcement education program.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate Minnesota driver's license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Emergency Medical Responder certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas by vehicle, on foot, or bicycle and assists with public safety.
• Enforces animal control, parking, zoning, and city ordinances; investigates complaints.
• Handles detention facility duties, documenting prisoners and processing releases.
• Provides support to sworn officers and city departments during emergencies.
• Performs fingerprinting services and front desk coverage, assisting the public.
• Participates in community outreach and public safety programs and events.
• Promotes equitable, inclusive city operations and effective communication with residents.

Skills

Law enforcement

Public safety

Report writing

Detention operations

Communication

Animal welfare

Education

High school diploma

Law enforcement education program

Job description

About Maple Grove, MN

Maple Grove is a dynamic community known for proactive planning, thoughtful growth, and an exceptional quality of life. Home to more than 73,000 residents and projected to grow to 90,000 by 2040, Maple Grove offers premier shopping and dining, miles of trails, beautiful parks and lakes, and year-round recreation and community events. As our community continues to grow, so does the opportunity to make an impact. The City of Maple Grove employs more than 900 employees who provide a wide range of services that help make Maple Grove an exceptional place to live, work, and play.

The Position

Aspiring to be a police officer? Then join the MGPD as our new Community Service Officer/ Detention Monitor! As a Community Service Officer/Detention Monitor, you will gain first-hand experience working in a police department by helping the community of Maple Grove and its residents. In this role, you will help monitor animal control, assist the community in various tasks, and monitor the police detention facility. This position is a great opportunity for individuals looking to join the law enforcement field. During your time as a CSO, you will get valuable training and experience, which will help develop the skills required of a police officer. Come join our community and begin your journey to becoming a law enforcement officer!

Intent of Position

This part-time and benefit-earning position is intended to serve as a pathway to working in law enforcement. The ideal candidate will be pursuing or recently graduating from a law enforcement program, certificate or degree and working towards becoming a Police Officer.

Hours

Part-time hours (minimum of 24 hours per week), shifts rotate all days per week, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Tentative Hiring Timeline

• *subject to change*
• Posting Closes: October 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM
• First Round Interview: Week of October 19, 2026
• Final Round Interview: Week of October 26, 2026
• Council Approval: November/December
• Tentative Start Date: TBD

Pre-employment requirements

• Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation, drug and medical screening, and City Council approval.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas, including City streets and parks, by vehicle, on foot, or bicycle; responds to calls for service and assists with public safety and community concerns.
• Enforces animal control, parking, zoning, and other applicable City ordinances; investigates complaints, follows up on violations, and issues warnings or citations as appropriate.
• Responds to animal-related calls, captures and transports stray animals, assists with animal welfare investigations and kennel license follow-ups, and supports the operation and maintenance of animal containment facilities.
• Provides support to sworn police officers and other City departments during routine and emergency situations, including traffic control, vehicle crashes, vehicle impoundments, medical aid, first aid, and other public safety activities.
• Performs detention facility duties, including monitoring and documenting prisoners, processing and releasing offenders, conducting cell and facility inspections, maintaining inventories, and reporting facility or equipment deficiencies.
• Provides general City and Police Department support, including mail runs, bank deposits, delivery of City Council packets, fleet transportation for service and repairs, medical supply inventory, and assistance with contractors and facility projects.
• Provides customer service and administrative support, including fingerprinting services, front desk and phone coverage, assisting the public, providing directions and roadside assistance, and troubleshooting basic computer equipment issues.
• Participates in community outreach and public safety programs, events, presentations, and facility tours, including youth safety initiatives and City-sponsored events.
• Promotes an equitable, inclusive, and respectful organization by supporting the City's mission, vision, and core values and communicating effectively and respectfully with diverse customers, residents, and co-workers.

Knowledge of

• Principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment of law enforcement.
• Humane animal restraint and care techniques.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• City's geography.
• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a parking and code enforcement program.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Methods and techniques of conflict resolution.
• Record keeping and file maintenance systems.
• Principles of report preparation.
• Detention operations.

Ability to

• Interpret and communicate City codes and ordinances to the general public.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Operate departmental equipment.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Problem-solving and resolving conflict.
• Maintain mental capacity, which permits making sound decisions and using good judgment, prioritizing work activities, and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.

Any combination of experience that would likely provide the required knowledge is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Need to have

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Currently enrolled or enrolling, or recent graduate of in a law enforcement education program.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid Minnesota driver's license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain emergency medical responder- 6 months of hire.

Nice to have

• Experience working with animals.
• Experience working in law enforcement.
• Experience in customer service.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

Primarily an outside environment; While on duty incumbent may have exposure to injury, trauma, angry or violent individuals, animal bites, blood-borne and air-borne pathogens, traffic accidents, visual and emotional trauma, toxic chemicals, adverse road and weather conditions, and other hazardous conditions.

Physical Conditions

Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, or walking for prolonged periods; light to moderately heavy lifting and carrying; may be required to climb, stoop, and kneel in performance of job responsibilities; general manual dexterity; adequate vision, speech, and hearing required; must be able to operate assigned equipment.