Transit CSO - Part-Time, Tuition Reimb.

Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities is hiring part-time, benefits-eligible Community Service Officers for the Metro Transit Police Department to provide varied support in a uniformed, non-sworn role focused on public safety and customer relations within the transit system.

Starting pay is $29.39 hourly. The department offers benefits and tuition reimbursement up to $4,500 every 6 months (up to $18,000 total). Applicants must be enrolled in a college program related to law enforcement.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university program in a Law Enforcement related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform pedestrian/crowd control at large events such as Twins, Gophers and Vikings games.
• Provide pedestrian control at light rail stations; may use handcuffs or chemical irritants to control volatile situations.
• Assist officers with fare inspections by checking tickets, writing citations, and conducting bus security and parking enforcement.
• Perform clerical and maintenance support as needed.
• May transport evidence or paperwork to a Crime Lab, BCA, court, prosecutor's office, etc.
• May complete police reports that do not require a sworn officer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Crowd control

Public relations

Communication skills

Observation skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrolled in college in law enforcement field

Job description

Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities is hiring part-time, benefits-eligible Community Service Officers for the Metro Transit Police Department to provide varied support in a uniformed, non-sworn role focused on public safety and customer relations within the transit system.

Starting pay is $29.39 hourly. The department offers benefits and tuition reimbursement up to $4,500 every 6 months (up to $18,000 total). Applicants must be enrolled in a college program related to law enforcement.