Community Service Officer I

The City of Elk River seeks candidates for the position of Community Service Officer I to provide a variety of support services such as animal control, parking regulation enforcement, equipment maintenance, and administrative support. This is a temporary position for law enforcement students to gain experience during their education. The length of this position will be one to three years depending on candidate's education track and job performance. CSO’s are often candidates for future Police Officer positions with our city.  

Position only open to candidates who have not applied in the past 6 months.
For more information, potential benefits, and to apply, visit: www.ElkRiverMN.gov

This position is eligible for Earned Sick and Safe Time and PERA benefits if all qualifications are met.  Tuition Reimbursement is available up to $6000.00, provided that all conditions have been met.

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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We are accepting applications until 11:59 P.M. on August 31, 2026.

Important Facts about Information on your Employment Application  

Position:                     Community Service Officer I

Location:                    Elk River Police Department, 13077 Orono Parkway

Pay Rate:                    Starting pay is $24.45 per hour

Schedule:                   Must be available part-time, 24 hours per week, primarily evenings and weekends.

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

1. Performs patrol duties.
   1. Patrols City to enforce parking regulations and animal ordinances.
   2. Observes traffic and other law enforcement problems and reports for action by patrol officers.
   3. Responds to non-criminal public calls for service. (i.e. lock-outs, motorist assists, found property, etc.)
   4. Provides other support to police officers as needed/directed. (i.e. traffic control, non-custodial transports, funeral escorts, etc.)
   5. 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.)
   6. Enforces ordinance violations (pickup of illegal signs, junk/abandoned vehicles, etc.)
2. Performs animal control duties.
   1. Picks up stray animals found during routine patrol or in response to complaint.
   2. Maintains records of controlled animals and their disposition.
   3. Responds to other types of animal complaints.
   4. Responds to and follows up on animal bite complaints.
3. Performs administrative activities.
   1. Delivers agenda packets to council and various commission members.
   2. Receives public safety calls and dispatches appropriate units.
   3. Performs other administrative duties as assigned (i.e. money runs, park donation pick-ups, park closing, etc.
4. Performs other essential job duties.
   1. Regular and timely work attendance.
   2. Follows all safety procedures.
   3. 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 1^st 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

We are accepting applications until 11:59 P.M. on August 13, 2026.

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.