City of West St. Paul, MN
Community Service Officer
City of West St. Paul, MN, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55118
Salary:
$25.46 - $27.21 Hourly Location :
West St. Paul, MN Job Type:
Part-Time 24 hours Job Number:
2025.08.01 Department:
Police Opening Date:
08/01/2025 Closing Date:
8/22/2025 11:59 PM Central Diversity Statement:
An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employee
Position Summary The City of West St. Paul is currently accepting applications for Community Service Officers (CSO). Whatever brought you here - culture, courage, or curiosity - your perspective belongs in our community response.
This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in law enforcement and public service, while exploring a potential career as a sworn police officer. As a CSO, you'll support the West St. Paul Police Department by performing varied services that assist sworn police officers - including community engagement, safety response, and more.
You'll be a part of a team that values service, professionalism, and connection with the public. The expected duration of this role is up to 3 years, with discretion from leadership.
Primary Duties
Public Relations. Recognizes opportunities to provide guidance and service to the public
Assists with traffic and vehicle issues as directed by patrol officers Enforces parking regulations
Assists in scheduling maintenance and maintains records on department owned vehicles and equipment. Supports the crime prevention and code enforcement programs.
Delivers correspondence and materials, including the transfer of evidentiary items. Handles minor, non-injury, traffic collisions and non-precarious service calls as assigned. Administrative support back-up. Assists with collecting and returning found property in the community.
Responds to animal control calls
Transports prisoners and others to appropriate destinations
Communication. Follow both written and oral instructions; as well as preparing clear and comprehensive written reports of situation. Lift, push, pull, drag, and carry up to 50 pounds; or heavier with assistance. Stand for long periods of time, walk, jump, climb, sit, bend, squat, kneel, twist; inside and outside work Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as are apparent or assigned.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Currently accepted or enrolled in a post-secondary law enforcement program
Possess and maintain a valid drivers' license without suspensions or revocations within the past three (3) years Preferred Qualifications Experience as a Reserve Officer Fluent in a 2nd language with emphasis in conversational Spanish
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of city ordinances and related laws and regulations Knowledge of the functions and jurisdictions of the county, state and federal law enforcement agencies. Working knowledge of related state and federal laws,
First aid training Provide clear communication to the public concerning safety, security and crime prevention.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Veteran's preference points are awarded to qualified veterans and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans to add to their examination results. Questions will be asked on our employment application to determine your status as a veteran under the Veteran's Preference Statute, Minnesota Statute, 43A.11. If you are requesting veteran's preference you must provide the supporting documents for the status you are claiming. To be eligible for veteran's preference for the posting you are applying to, you will need to select the status you are claiming. The City of West St. Paul is proud to offer its employees a wide variety of benefits. Flex plans (dependent care & health care) Life Insurance $10,000 for employees at 20-31 hours per week Pension through PERA Post-Employment Health Plan Wellness Program
The following 2 benefits are pro-rated based on hours worked:
Personal Time Off 12 paid holidays Tuition Reimbursement
Voluntary Benefit Programs include: Additional employee life insurance and spouse and dependent Life Insurance Dental Insurance Short-Term Disability Insurance Vision (eye wear and contacts) 457 Deferred Compensation (ICMA & MNDCP) 01
Are you currently accepted or enrolled in a post-secondary law enforcement program?
Yes No
02
If you answered yes to question 1, please provide details of your enrollment. If you answered no, please type n/a. 03
Do you possess a valid driver's license without suspensions or revocations within the past 3 years?
Yes No
04
Do you have any experience as a reserve officer?
Yes No
05
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, for what department were you a reserve officer? If you answered no, please type in n/a. 06
Do you have formal training in first aid?
Yes No
07
Are you fluent in a 2nd language? Please list which languages you are fluent in. If you are not, please enter N/A. 08
After reading the requirements for veteran's preference in our posting, please indicate whether you are eligible and requesting veteran's preference. If answering yes, please attach the required documents to this application. If you do not attach the required documents with your application, you must provide the required documentation within 7 days after the application deadline for this position.
Yes No
09
Please select the veteran's preference status you are claiming.
I am not claiming veteran's preference Veteran Disabled Veteran Spouse of Disabled Veteran Spouse of Deceased Veteran
Required Question
$25.46 - $27.21 Hourly Location :
West St. Paul, MN Job Type:
Part-Time 24 hours Job Number:
2025.08.01 Department:
Police Opening Date:
08/01/2025 Closing Date:
8/22/2025 11:59 PM Central Diversity Statement:
An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employee
Position Summary The City of West St. Paul is currently accepting applications for Community Service Officers (CSO). Whatever brought you here - culture, courage, or curiosity - your perspective belongs in our community response.
This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in law enforcement and public service, while exploring a potential career as a sworn police officer. As a CSO, you'll support the West St. Paul Police Department by performing varied services that assist sworn police officers - including community engagement, safety response, and more.
You'll be a part of a team that values service, professionalism, and connection with the public. The expected duration of this role is up to 3 years, with discretion from leadership.
Primary Duties
Public Relations. Recognizes opportunities to provide guidance and service to the public
Assists with traffic and vehicle issues as directed by patrol officers Enforces parking regulations
Assists in scheduling maintenance and maintains records on department owned vehicles and equipment. Supports the crime prevention and code enforcement programs.
Delivers correspondence and materials, including the transfer of evidentiary items. Handles minor, non-injury, traffic collisions and non-precarious service calls as assigned. Administrative support back-up. Assists with collecting and returning found property in the community.
Responds to animal control calls
Transports prisoners and others to appropriate destinations
Communication. Follow both written and oral instructions; as well as preparing clear and comprehensive written reports of situation. Lift, push, pull, drag, and carry up to 50 pounds; or heavier with assistance. Stand for long periods of time, walk, jump, climb, sit, bend, squat, kneel, twist; inside and outside work Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as are apparent or assigned.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Currently accepted or enrolled in a post-secondary law enforcement program
Possess and maintain a valid drivers' license without suspensions or revocations within the past three (3) years Preferred Qualifications Experience as a Reserve Officer Fluent in a 2nd language with emphasis in conversational Spanish
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of city ordinances and related laws and regulations Knowledge of the functions and jurisdictions of the county, state and federal law enforcement agencies. Working knowledge of related state and federal laws,
First aid training Provide clear communication to the public concerning safety, security and crime prevention.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Veteran's preference points are awarded to qualified veterans and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans to add to their examination results. Questions will be asked on our employment application to determine your status as a veteran under the Veteran's Preference Statute, Minnesota Statute, 43A.11. If you are requesting veteran's preference you must provide the supporting documents for the status you are claiming. To be eligible for veteran's preference for the posting you are applying to, you will need to select the status you are claiming. The City of West St. Paul is proud to offer its employees a wide variety of benefits. Flex plans (dependent care & health care) Life Insurance $10,000 for employees at 20-31 hours per week Pension through PERA Post-Employment Health Plan Wellness Program
The following 2 benefits are pro-rated based on hours worked:
Personal Time Off 12 paid holidays Tuition Reimbursement
Voluntary Benefit Programs include: Additional employee life insurance and spouse and dependent Life Insurance Dental Insurance Short-Term Disability Insurance Vision (eye wear and contacts) 457 Deferred Compensation (ICMA & MNDCP) 01
Are you currently accepted or enrolled in a post-secondary law enforcement program?
Yes No
02
If you answered yes to question 1, please provide details of your enrollment. If you answered no, please type n/a. 03
Do you possess a valid driver's license without suspensions or revocations within the past 3 years?
Yes No
04
Do you have any experience as a reserve officer?
Yes No
05
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, for what department were you a reserve officer? If you answered no, please type in n/a. 06
Do you have formal training in first aid?
Yes No
07
Are you fluent in a 2nd language? Please list which languages you are fluent in. If you are not, please enter N/A. 08
After reading the requirements for veteran's preference in our posting, please indicate whether you are eligible and requesting veteran's preference. If answering yes, please attach the required documents to this application. If you do not attach the required documents with your application, you must provide the required documentation within 7 days after the application deadline for this position.
Yes No
09
Please select the veteran's preference status you are claiming.
I am not claiming veteran's preference Veteran Disabled Veteran Spouse of Disabled Veteran Spouse of Deceased Veteran
Required Question