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Part-time Community Service Officer (CSO)

The Robbinsdale Police Department is seeking two part-time Community Service Officers. Main duties include enforcing regulations, ordinances and statutes relating to animal control, nuisance code violations, parking violations, traffic control and other various administrative duties.

Each position requires availability for a flexible schedule as hours will include days, afternoons and nights.
Approximately 16-20 hours per week.
2010 starting wage is $13.96 per hour. 
Law enforcement students encouraged to apply.

Obtain an application and job description on this website, or at Robbinsdale City Hall, 4100 Lakeview Avenue North.
Deadline: Friday, February 12, 2010, 4:00 p.m.
Submit applications to: Robbinsdale Police Department, 4101 Hubbard Avenue North, Robbinsdale, MN 55422

AA/EOE



POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Community Service Officer- Intern (30 months)*
Department: Police Department

Immediate Supervisor: Sergeant

Date of Latest PD Revision: January 2010

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
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Position Objective: To enforce all State Statutes and City Ordinances that pertain to parking offenses, nuisance code regulations, and animal offenses regarding their care and control.  Receive routine and emergency calls by telephone, radio, or computer information system. Includes both outside and in-office work. 
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•Issue citations for parking violations.
•Enforce Animal Control Statutes and Ordinances.
•Enforce Nuisance Code Regulations as required.
•Assist with traffic control at school crossings, traffic accidents, etc.
•Receive information by telephone, radio, or computer terminal.
•Perform specific tasks as assigned on a regular or occasional basis.
•Perform all other related duties and responsibilities as may be required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
•Ability to communicate with the general public in person and on the telephone in a professional and courteous manner.
•Demonstrated ability to listen effectively.
•Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others.
•Ability to speak and write effectively.
•Ability to read and speak fluently in English.

Minimum Qualifications:
•Graduation from High School, or G.E.D.
•Valid and unrestricted driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
•Currently enrolled in a law enforcement curriculum or will enroll within six months from date of hire.
•Experience with data entry or computers.
•Must possess a physical condition satisfactory to fulfill the duties of the position as determined by a physician of the City’s choice.

Preferred Training and Experience:
•Experience in Law Enforcement related fields such as Police Explorer, CSO, Reserves, etc.
•Knowledge of State Statutes and City Ordinances relating to parking offenses and animal care and control.
•Training in First Aid/ CPR
•Ability to speak fluently bilingually, Spanish preferred.

Supervision of Others: None

Responsible for Public Contact:
Extensive public contact. Must deal with the public both courteously and firmly.

Work Environment:
Office and field environment. Requires working both outdoors and indoors in various environmental conditions. Subject to shift work and short notice call back.

Essential Physical Requirements:
The physical demands are those encountered while performing the listed essential functions. Subject to continuous sitting, standing, driving, and walking. Must be able to lift injured and dead animals that may weigh in excess of 40 pounds and other equipment such as animal cages. Subject to bending, twisting, pushing, and pulling.  Must be able to see standard computer screen and associated color distinctions, hearing and understand phone and radio communications, and must be able to distinguish various smells.
Ability to listen effectively and communicate clearly to others what they have heard.

* Can be extended by written approval of Police Chief.

The City of Robbinsdale does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, and handicapped status in employment or the provision of services.