- Salary
- $27 – $35/hr
- Location
- Maple Grove 55369, MN, MN, US
- Department
- Administration
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
**This posting was amended on 5/12/2026**
About Maple Grove, MN
Maple Grove is a forward-thinking, thriving community in the northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. We are home to over 73,000 residents with a projected population of 90,000 by 2040 with 2,500 acres of undeveloped land. The City of Maple Grove is proud to employ over 300 benefit-earning employees, 500+ part-time, casual, temporary, seasonal employees, and 100 paid-on-call firefighters to staff our many departments. We provide public safety, public works, community and economic development, parks & recreation, and many other important public services to a growing community.
The Position
Aspiring to be a police officer? Then join the MGPD as our new Community Service Officer/ Detention Monitor! As a Community Service Officer/Detention Monitor, you will gain first-hand experience working in a police department by helping the community of Maple Grove and its residents. In this role, you will help monitor animal control, assist the community in various tasks, and monitor the police detention facility. This position is a great opportunity for individuals looking to join the law enforcement field. During your time as a CSO, you will get valuable training and experience, which will help develop the skills required of a police officer. Come join our community and begin your journey to becoming a law enforcement officer!
Daily supervision and direction provided from the CSO Coordinator/Jail Administrator, and may also include direction from Police Sergeants, Police Commanders, and the Chief of Police as necessary based on the assigned shift of the Community Service Officer.
Intent of Position
This part-time and benefit-earning position is intended to serve as a pathway to working in law enforcement. The ideal candidate will be pursuing or recently graduating from a law enforcement program, certificate or degree and working towards becoming a Police Officer.
Hours: Part-time hours (minimum of 20 hours per week), shifts rotate all days per week, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
About Maple Grove, MN
Maple Grove is a forward-thinking, thriving community in the northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. We are home to over 73,000 residents with a projected population of 90,000 by 2040 with 2,500 acres of undeveloped land. The City of Maple Grove is proud to employ over 300 benefit-earning employees, 500+ part-time, casual, temporary, seasonal employees, and 100 paid-on-call firefighters to staff our many departments. We provide public safety, public works, community and economic development, parks & recreation, and many other important public services to a growing community.
The Position
Aspiring to be a police officer? Then join the MGPD as our new Community Service Officer/ Detention Monitor! As a Community Service Officer/Detention Monitor, you will gain first-hand experience working in a police department by helping the community of Maple Grove and its residents. In this role, you will help monitor animal control, assist the community in various tasks, and monitor the police detention facility. This position is a great opportunity for individuals looking to join the law enforcement field. During your time as a CSO, you will get valuable training and experience, which will help develop the skills required of a police officer. Come join our community and begin your journey to becoming a law enforcement officer!
Daily supervision and direction provided from the CSO Coordinator/Jail Administrator, and may also include direction from Police Sergeants, Police Commanders, and the Chief of Police as necessary based on the assigned shift of the Community Service Officer.
Intent of Position
This part-time and benefit-earning position is intended to serve as a pathway to working in law enforcement. The ideal candidate will be pursuing or recently graduating from a law enforcement program, certificate or degree and working towards becoming a Police Officer.
Hours: Part-time hours (minimum of 20 hours per week), shifts rotate all days per week, including days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
Hiring Rate: $27.043
Hiring Timeline
*Subject to change*
Application Window Close- May 27
First round interviews- Week of June 1
Final round interviews- Week of June 8
Background- June
Council approval - July
- Patrols assigned areas by vehicle or foot, locates and captures stray animals, and responds to animal welfare complaints, issuing warnings or citations as needed.
- Enforces parking, zoning ordinances, and investigates violations such as illegal dumping and parking issues.
- Provides support during emergency situations, including first aid, assisting officers, traffic management, and responding to motor vehicle crashes.
- Conducts administrative duties such as mail runs, city deposits, delivering city council packets, fingerprinting, and public tours.
- Monitors detention facilities, performs prisoner checks, maintains inventory, and assists with prisoner bookings and contraband inspections.
- Participates in community outreach programs like youth safety events, bike safety, and public engagement initiatives.
- Assists with administrative tasks including kennel license follow-ups, medical supply stocking, front desk coverage, and supervising external contractors.
Knowledge of:
- Principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment of law enforcement
- Animal restraint and care techniques
- Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations
- City geography
- Operations of parking and code enforcement programs
- Occupational hazards and safety practices
- Conflict resolution methods
- Record keeping and report writing principles
- Detention center operations
Ability to:
- Interpret and communicate city codes and ordinances to the public
- Prepare clear, accurate reports
- Operate departmental equipment effectively
- Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
- Establish and maintain professional relationships
- Resolve conflicts and problem-solve
- Make sound decisions and prioritize tasks using good judgment
Any combination of experience that would likely provide the required knowledge is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Need to have:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Currently enrolled or enrolling (within six months of application), or recent graduate of a law enforcement education program.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid Minnesota driver’s license.
- Ability to obtain and maintain emergency medical responder- 6 months of hire.
Nice to have:
- Experience working with animals.
- Experience working in law enforcement.
- Experience in customer service.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions:
Primarily an outside environment; While on duty incumbent may have exposure to injury, trauma, angry or violent individuals, animal bites, blood-borne and air-borne pathogens, traffic accidents, visual and emotional trauma, toxic chemicals, adverse road and weather conditions, and other hazardous conditions.
Physical Conditions:
Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, or walking for prolonged periods; light to moderately heavy lifting and carrying; may be required to climb, stoop, and kneel in performance of job responsibilities; general manual dexterity; adequate vision, speech, and hearing required; must be able to operate assigned equipment.
Skills
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