Community Service Officer "Amended"

Position Description

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

TheMinneapolisPoliceDepartmentislookingforCommunityServiceOfficercandidates-peoplewhohaveastrongsense andcommitmentforpublicservice,outstandingcharacter,soundjudgment,excellentworkethic,effectiveoralandwritten communication skills, interpersonal tact, empathy, and compassion.

ACommunityServiceOfficer(CSO)worksapproximately20-30hoursperweek(Monday-Fridaywithoccasionalnights andweekends)intheMinneapolisPoliceDepartmentforuptothreeyearswhileenrolledasastudentinanapproved,two- year law enforcement program and/or working toward completion of Minnesota Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.)licensingrequirements.CSO'sassistthePoliceDepartmentandcommunitybypromotingintercommunication, understandingandcooperationbetweenthePoliceDepartmentandthediversecommunitiesofMinneapolis.TheCSOisa civilianpositiondesignedtoprepareCSO'sforafulltimePoliceOfficerposition.NooneretainsthejobtitleofCSOona long-term basis.

Work Location-Thispositioncurrentlyworkson-siteonly(noremotework).

Want to learn more about the CSO program?The Minneapolis Police Department is hosting an information session which you are highly encouraged to attend. Attendance is optional for all applicants or potential applicants. Registration is NOT required.

INFORMATION SESSION:

Want to learn more about the Community Service Office position? The Minneapolis Police Department is hosting an information session which you are highly encouraged to attend. Attendance is optional for all applicants or potential applicants. Please bring a government issued ID with you. Registration is NOT required.

Date: Monday April 22nd, 2024 at 5:30pm

Location: Special Operations Center (SOC)

4119 Dupont Ave N

Minneapolis, MN 55412

Wewillhighlightanddiscusssomeofthesetopics:

Application process and educational requirements

* Background Investigation information
* Medical, psychological, physical and drug & alcohol testing
* CSO Academy and Education Program
* P.O.S.T. minimum selection standards for peace officer licensure

Continuous Application Process --This job posting will be used for on-going hiring without closing for applications. Applications will be reviewed in groups on an on-going basis as described in the Selection Process section below.

Academy start date July 15, 2024- Apply by January 17, 2024

Academy start date October 28, 2024- Apply by May 7, 2024

Job Duties and Responsibilities

(Including but not limited to)

* Assists patrol officers in non-enforcement activities
* Responds to citizen requests for service
* Maintainspolicevehiclesandequipmentasassigned
* Picksupanddeliverscorrespondenceforthedepartmentandcommunityorganizations Identifies and reports criminal activity
* Assists citizens in identifying crime prevention techniques
* Recovers abandoned property
* Assistsintrafficcontrolofspecialevents,majorfires,paradesandaccidents
* Assists department officers or other agencies in providing transportation as requested
* Participate in recruitment and community engagement events
* Must pass periodic performance evaluations
* Regular and reliable attendance

WORKINGCONDITIONS:

Exposure to hazardous conditions and life-threatening situations

Required Qualifications

* Must be at least 18 years of age by hire.

Education:

* Must have a high school diploma or equivalent by conditional offer.
* Must provide a college transcript and/or documented proof of enrollment or acceptance to a law enforcement program at a regionally accredited college/university by conditional offer.

NOTE: TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT REQUIRE ENROLLMENT INTO THE FIRST AVAILABLE SESSION,AFTERHIRE,ANDCONTINUOUSENROLLMENT(TOINCLUDESUMMERSESSIONS)ASAFULL-TIMESTUDENTIN AN APPROVED TWO-YEAR LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING PROGRAM AND COMPLETION OF THE LAW

ENFORCEMENTDEGREEWITHINTHREEYEARSOFHIRE.*Mustmaintainagradepointaverageof2.5andmustnotbe on academic suspension.* After successful completion of the degree, applicants must also complete the Minnesota P.O.S.T. Board requirementsanddepartmenttestingtobeeligibletoachievethepositionofPoliceOfficer(Recruit).Failuretodosowill resultinreleasefromemploymentwiththeMinneapolisPoliceDepartment.Also,theMPDwillassessCSOsuitabilityfor PoliceOfficeraftercompletionofacademictraining,basedon,butnotlimitedto,fieldperformance,assignmentrotations, and supervisor recommendation.

MustcontinueemploymentwiththeMinneapolisPoliceDepartmentforaperiodofthreeyearsfollowinghireasa Police Officer or reimburse the cost of tuition paid by the department.

Licenses:

* Must have and maintain a valid driver's license as defined by the Minneapolis Police Department by hire.
* Applicants must NOT have taken and passed the Minnesota Board of P.O.S.T. licensing exam before hire.

StateRequirements:

* Must not have a felony conviction.

OTHERREQUIREMENTS:

Medical/PsychologicalExams:

Candidatesmustbedeemedmedicallyandpsychologicallyfit.Afteraconditionaljoboffer,candidateswillberequiredtopassamedicalexaminationwhichincludesaphysicalscreening,aworksimulationtestandapsychologicalexam.Pre- EmploymentMedicalexamsaretentativelyscheduledtobegininSeptember.

DrugandAlcoholTesting

All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. ApplicantswhodonotconsenttoundergodrugandalcoholtestingwillnotberequiredtodosoandtheCitywillwithdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.

PhysicalRequirements

This position requires standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Requires close distance color, peripheral vision with ability to adjust focus. Police work is physically and mentally demanding. During the training academy, candidates will participate in, and be assessed on, MPD Police Officer fitness requirements.

BackgroundCheck(Police)

TheCityhasdeterminedthatathoroughMinneapolisPoliceDepartmentcriminalbackgroundcheckisnecessaryfor positionswiththisjobtitle.ApplicantsmustsignaninformedconsentallowingtheCitytoobtaintheircriminalhistory informationinconnectionwiththepositionsought.Applicantswhodonotsigntheinformedconsentformwillnotbe considered for the position.

SelectionProcess:

Candidatesunabletocompleteanyportionofthisprocesswillnotbeeligibletomoveforwardinthehiringprocess.

The selection process will consist of a rating of relevant education and experience (30% of total score) and an oral examination (70% of total score). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submittedapplicationisalsousedtoverifytheanswerstoanysupplementalquestions.Onlythosecandidateswhoattainapassingscore(70%)oneachstepintheselectionprocesswillbeplacedontheeligiblelist.HumanResourcesDepartmentreservestherighttolimitthenumberinanyphaseoftheselectionprocess.

SelectionStepsandTentativeTimeline:

Applications will be reviewed every 30 days. Applications received within each 30-day period will be processed through thedescribedselectionprocessasagroup.Candidateswillbenotifiedbyemailwithinstructionsorinformationforeach step below:

Application

Review

Review and screen applications within 60 days of receipt.

BackgroundsBackground investigation, conducted by MPD. Selections to move forward in the process will be made upon the completion and review of the background investigation results. Average background investigation is a 10-week process.Department

InterviewsDepartment interviews are held while candidates are in the Background Investigation Process.ConditionalJob

OffersFinalselectionsandconditionaljobofferswillbemadewithintwoweeksofDepartment

Interviews.MedicalExamsPre-employmentmedicalexams,includingworksimulationtestsandpsychologicalexams,are

heldwithintwoweeksofconditionaljobofferandwilltakeapproximatelysixweekstocomplete.BeginWorkCSOacademybegins2-4weeksfromsuccessfullycompletingallmedicalexamcomponents.

InterviewSelection:

Thehiringauthorityreservestherighttodeterminethemaximumnumberofcandidatestointerviewfromthelistof individualswhomeetbasicqualifications.Ifthehiringauthoritydecidestointerviewotherthanbyexamscoreorder,they mayselectadditionalpeopletointerviewbasedonacandidate'seducationorexperiencerelatedtothefield,workhistory, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

EligibleListStatement:

The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on a continuous eligible list for employment consideration.This list will be certified in groups to the hiring manager who may usethelisttofillavacancyofthesamejobtitleonanon-goingbasis.Acandidate'seligibilityforconsiderationwillexpire6 months after date of certification.

UnionRepresentation:

This position is represented by AFSCME General Unit (CAF). A collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and AFSCME General Unit sets forth the terms and conditions of employment. For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit: AFCSME

NOTES:

For more information about this position and the Minneapolis Police Department: CSO

For more information about Minnesota P.O.S.T. requirements: POST

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Considerable knowledge of Police Department divisions, functions, goals and special programs.
* Considerable knowledge of community needs desires, social patterns and attitudes.
* Some knowledge of State, Federal and Local laws, ordinances and law enforcement techniques.
* Knowledge of social services available to crime victims who need assistance.
* Law enforcement background highly desirable in some positions.
* May require bilingual skill depending on the community assigned.
* Good oral and written communication skills.
* Continuing employment contingent on satisfactory progress toward graduation from an approved law enforcement training program, and Minnesota POST Licensing, within specified time limits