JOB
Have you considered a career in Law Enforcement?
This is a grant-funded position for candidates interested in working as a part-time Community Service Officer while attending a degree completion program/law enforcement training program. Upon successful completion of the program, the Cadet/CSO will be eligible to be hired as a Police Officer.
You will gain valuable experience and the cost of school is covered as well!
Eligibility Requirements:
Candidate must meet the following criteria:
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Possess a two or four-year degree from a regionally accredited college or university OR currently or previously enrolled and received credits in an accredited law enforcement degree program.
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Candidates must be eligible to take the MN POST test no later than June 2028
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Candidates must be able to meet the MN POST Board standards for police officer licensure. (Link)
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Performs administrative duties, animal control duties, code enforcement, and police support services. Position involves high public contact. Performs duties under the general supervision of the Police Sergeant.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS-
Understand and apply the Community Oriented policing philosophy of the Columbia Heights Police Department in the performance of job duties.
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Enforces City Code; writes citations for ordinance violations.
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Performs administrative and police support duties as assigned, including but not limited to, delivery of documents and materials to Anoka County Government Center and other entities, delivery of City Prosecutor subpoenas, traffic control at special events and/or at accident scenes, receiving/storing/releasing impounded property and evidence, and prisoner transports.
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Performs animal control including investigations of animal complaints and the issuing of citations where violations are evident.
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Performs premise security surveys for homes and businesses.
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Patrols local parks to deter vandalism and other criminal conduct.
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Interacts with park users encouraging safe and lawful use of park facilities.
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Provide credible testimony and/or evidence at trials, hearings, and before grand juries, as required.
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Maintain strong code of ethics of the highest standard of conduct while on and off duty.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
