Community Service Officer - Seasonal

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Join the Fridley Police Department as a Seasonal Community Service Officer and play a hands-on role in supporting public safety all summer long. In this fast-paced, 40-hour-per-week position, you’ll assist officers, respond to community needs, and help keep our city running smoothly. Every day brings something new - from supporting public events to helping residents with a wide range of non-emergency situations. You’ll gain valuable experience in law enforcement operations, customer service, and community engagement. This role is ideal for someone dependable, team-oriented, and ready to step into meaningful public service work. If you’re looking for a dynamic job that makes a real impact and sets the stage for a future in public safety, we want to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a team committed to serving our community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responds to non-priority 911 calls.
• Transports in-custody individuals to and from the Anoka County jail.
• Enforces ordinances and statutes pertaining to animal control; and selected health and nuisance ordinances, including handling complaints and problems, collection, containment and transportation of animals to shelters or wildlife centers.
• Enforces certain traffic laws and ordinances including parking violations, issues citations, assists at traffic accidents, and performs traffic control and direction.
• Assists in vehicle lockouts and wildlife calls.
• Operates and maintains bike rack and vehicle forfeiture lot.
• Assists in crime prevention efforts.
• Assists in investigation of pending cases.
• Assists in recovery and inventory of lost, abandoned and confiscated property.
• Provides security and traffic control for City facilities, parks and community events.
• Performs motorist assistance by calling for vehicle service or other needs, transporting occupants, etc.
• Transports City materials, documents, and serves subpoenas.
• Transports evidence to Anoka County or the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension maintaining chain of custody requirements.

• Operates assigned equipment, tools and vehicles in a safe, professional and effective manner.
• Composes and maintains reports, documentation and organizational files.
• Enters data into an automated records management system.
• Transports vehicles and equipment for service or assistance with community events and activities.
• Performs light maintenance such as cleaning and service checks on equipment and vehicles.
• Attends trainings and meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Minnesota Driver’s License.
• Satisfactory completion of physical exam, drug test, criminal background investigation including fingerprinting, and reference checks.

• Post-high school criminal justice training/education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of relevant laws, ordinances, policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team.
• Ability to make decisions using good judgment and discretion in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to perform typical assignments under moderate supervision within standard operating procedures.
• Ability to perform standard procedures and tasks using basic analytical ability.