Community Service Officer

Job Posting End Date: October 1, 2026 at 11:59pm CSTHiring range: $27.00 per hour. The starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance!

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59 pm on 10/01/2026 in order to be considered.

Position Description

The Community Service Officer (CSO) position is designed as a step toward a law enforcement career, typically for students enrolled in a law enforcement or criminal justice program and are working toward meeting Minnesota POST licensing requirements.

Community Service Officers provide patrol services for the cities with contract law enforcement services in northern Anoka County, as well as providing security services for the Blaine Human Services Center.

This civilian position serves as a guided pathway into becoming a sworn police officer, and many CSOs transition into full-time sworn law enforcement roles.

This is a temporary, non-exempt, on-site position that is scheduled up to 25 hours per week and will serve out of the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, and the Blaine Human Services Center.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $27.00 per hour
• Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 28: $24.47 to 33.03 per hour.
• Gain valuable experience with the Anoka county Sheriff’s Office.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, located at 13301 Hanson Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304.
• Expected work hours are up to 25 hours per week based on department needs. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Community Service Officer.

• Respond to non-emergency calls for service, assist with motorist aids, and vehicle lockouts as well as towing situations.
• Enforce County/City ordinances and assist in the enforcement of animal control ordinances.
• Assist deputies at the scene of an accident with traffic control.
• Assist with traffic and radar surveys.
• Assist with scheduling and transporting squad units for maintenance.
• Respond to questions and requests for information from citizens, both in-person and by phone.
• Write incident reports.
• Provide escorts throughout the Blaine Human Services Center, patrol by foot and monitor the interior and exterior of the facility.
• Respond to medical emergencies and routine security requests within the facility.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a high school diploma.
• Possess a valid Minnesota driver’s license or have ability to obtain.
• Successfully pass thorough background investigation.
• Possess or be able to obtain within six months of hire American Red Cross CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Current student enrolled in a law enforcement program.
• Previous related experience such as security, law enforcement, or customer service.
• Previous experience writing reports or business documents.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment, travel to various county work sites both indoor and outdoor, may include emergency or disaster response sites in uncontrolled environments depending on assignment.
• Work activities may require contact with uncooperative, angry, and sometimes hostile clients depending on assignment.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness.
• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.
• Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties.
• Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory.
• Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing.
• Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment.
• Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to public safety equipment depending on assignment.
• Public safety equipment may include but is not limited to radios, cameras, GPS devices, radiological testing equipment such as portal monitors and Geiger counters depending on assignment, and personal protective equipment.
• Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.
• Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions.
• Exposure to bodily fluids, infectious agents, radiation, toxic or caustic chemicals, airborne particles, fumes, or other hazards is possible while performing essential duties.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

No tattoos, scars or brands that qualify as "Unauthorized Tattoos" under the Sheriff's Office Policy 1044.3 are allowed under any circumstances by any member of the Anoka County Sheriff's Office. Tattoos on the head, face, neck, or hands are prohibited. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis. (Complete policy available upon request).

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO