Community Service Officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota at City of St. Louis Park

Start your law enforcement career with hands-on experience and a clear path to becoming a police officer. As a Community Service Officer, you'll gain valuable experience working alongside officers while attending an accredited post-secondary institution to prepare for POST licensure. Successful CSOs are promoted to police officer upon meeting licensing requirements.

This part-time role (20-29 hours per week) lasts up to four years and includes 100% tuition reimbursement for law enforcement studies, up to $5,250 per year.

The St. Louis Park Police Department is committed to building a team that reflects and serves our diverse community. We encourage candidates with a passion for public service, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with people from all backgrounds to apply.

Hear from one of our CSO's about her experience here!

*If you have already applied in the last year, we ask that you wait a year from your last application or interview date.

Posting up until filled. Apply today if interested!

• Apply St. Louis Park Police Department’s community-oriented policing philosophy in the course of regular duties.
• Responsible for animal complaints including citation, capture, detention and transportation to designated veterinary shelter.
• Respond to parking complaints and take enforcement action when appropriate.
• Assist:
  • With care and maintenance of all department equipment.
  • Other departments including, but not limited to, delivering council packets, cash deposits, fingerprinting, etc.
  • The investigations division in returning property, recovered or used as evidence, to owner, and with other matters.
• Write clear and complete police reports in accordance with department policy.
• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as directed by department personnel.

• 18 years of age.
• High School graduate or GED.
• Valid MN driver’s license.
• Must have no felony convictions.
• Must be enrolled in a peace officer education program, or similar law enforcement program, by time of hire.
• Ability to:
  • Pass a comprehensive background check, psychological evaluation and medical evaluation.
  • Learn the geography of St. Louis Park, including important buildings and the street system.
  • Obtain and retain knowledge of federal and state statutes, city ordinances, and other directives related to law enforcement procedures and police department operations.

• Demonstrated competence and comfort with supporting the city’s strategic objectives for advancing racial equity.
• Ability to speak a second language fluently.
• Computer experience.