Community Service Officer

Overview

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 CSOs about her experience here.

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.