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Community Service Officer Part-Time - .65 FTE

Salary

$24.38 - $36.56 Hourly

Location

Chaska Justice Center, MN

Job Type

Part-Time (PT Benefits Eligible)

Job Number

02956-2

Division

Sheriff's Office

Department

Patrol Services

Opening Date

01/12/2026

Closing Date

1/26/2026 4:30 PM Central

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JOB SUMMARY

The Carver County Sheriff's Office is seeking a dedicated and community-minded person to serve as a Community Service Officer (CSO). This part-time position (up to 27 hours per week) will play a vital role in supporting law enforcement operations and enhancing public safety through engagement and assistance. Under the direction of the Sergeant of Patrol Services Division the CSO provides support services for the various divisions within the Sheriff's Office. Requires working flexible and varied schedules to meet the needs of the Sheriff's Office and the contracting communities. This position is non-sworn and requires the CSO to work and perform in varying climatic conditions.

This position will work up to 27 hours per week and is eligible for our PT benefits, including prorated holiday and PTO.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

In-person interviews will be held Wednesday, February 4.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enforce local ordinances of the contracting communities relating to animals.

• Respond and handle non-emergency public safety calls for service that do not require a licensed peace officer.

• Proactively engage with community members through patrol, public interactions, and educational events to promote public safety

• Act as a liaison with contract community leaders and city/township contracted kennels.

• May assist in scheduling CSOs into contract communities to fulfill the contractual obligations.

• Educate and enforce County ordinances through patrol activities of County parks and regional trails.

• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED

• Two (2) years of related experience

• Valid MN Drivers License or ability to obtain with 60 days of employment

Preferred Qualification:

• Enrollment in a law enforcement program or interest in law enforcement as a career. This position may facilitate a pathway to a career as a licensed Deputy Sheriff upon fulfillment of any necessary educational requirements.

SCORED EXAMINATION PROCESS

All applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, scored and ranked. The highest ranked candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be recommended for the scored oral examinations (interviews). Top candidates successfully passing the oral interview(s) will be sent to the background process. Conditional offers will be made to those candidates successfully passing the background, with the number of offers being proportionate to the number of vacancies. Final selection for the position will include successful completion of oral interview(s), reference checks, CJIS background investigation, psychological evaluation, and pre-placement physical.

Eligible for prorated PTO and PERA.

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

+ High School/GED

+ Some college courses

+ Associates Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree or higher

+ None of the above

02

If you indicated you have a degree, in what area is it? If you don't have a degree enter N/A.

03

Do you have two years of related work experience?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Do you possess a valid Minnesota Driver’s License or are you eligible to obtain within 60 days of hire?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Do you have experience working or volunteering in the public sector? Examples include a Sheriff’s Office, Police Department, Public Schools, etc.

+ Yes

+ No

06

How many years of paid work experience do you have working with animals?

+ None/less than one year

+ One year to less than two years

+ Two years to less than three years

+ Three years to less than four years

+ Four years or more

07

Which best describes your post-secondary education?

+ Completed Law Enforcement BA/BS degree program

+ Completed Law Enforcement AA degree program

+ Currently enrolled in a Law Enforcement program

+ None of the above

08

Are you a CURRENT Carver County Sheriff’s Office employee or CURRENT Carver County Sheriff’s Office volunteer with MORE than one (1) year of service with the Carver County Sheriff’s Office?

+ Yes

+ No

09

If you answered yes to being a current Carver County Sheriff’s Office employee or current Carver County Sheriff’s Office volunteer with more than one (1) year of experience with the Carver County Sheriff’s Office, please indicate your role in the box below. If you answered no, please indicate NA.

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Employer

Carver County

Address

600 East 4th Street

Chaska, Minnesota, 55318

Phone

952-361-1525

Website

https://www.carvercountymn.gov

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