About the Job
Are you looking for an opportunity to work with a diverse community while gaining law enforcement experience? The University of Minnesotas Twin Cities campus is hiring community
service officers (CSOs) to support police officers. As a CSO, you will provide uniformed, unarmed public safety services and advise members of
the University community regarding safe behaviors, ordinances, rules, and policies to promote a safe and inclusive campus.
This is a position designed to provide candidates with a career path into the law enforcement agency. This position is a two-year temporary post. See below for our extensive benefits package, which includes tuition reimbursement of up to 100% through the Regents Scholarship.
Job Description
Patrols the campus to provide visible presence and deter criminal activity
Communicates relevant ordinances, rules, and policies in support of a safe and secure campus
Takes reports of crimes and incidents from citizens that do not require a police officer (see Limitations/Prohibitions section below)
Responds to incidents on campus at the approval or direction of the on-duty police supervisor
Assists U Security with escorts or patrol coverage
Enforces University parking ordinances
Tows vehicles at the direction of police officer
Traffic direction at crime scenes or accidents scenes
Traffic direction at large-scale events
Perimeter security at crime scenes or large-scale events
Provides first aid as needed
Assists with community outreach
Other miscellaneous duties as assigned
This job may be designated as essential.
The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Limitations/Prohibited Tasks
CSOs will not:
1. Operate a department vehicle with red lights or siren in operation
2. Perform duties which require training typically reserved for licensed police officers
3. Process evidence or crime scenes, take statements, or transport arrestees with approval or direction by an on-duty police supervisor
4. Investigate state motor vehicle accidents or take reports on these incidents
5. Be involved or respond to situations that present danger or risk such as:
Making custodial arrests based on probable cause
Making custodial arrests for warrants
Enforcing State Statute Criminal Violations
Stopping traffic violators
Checking citizens for drivers license status or warrants (CJIS)
Handling calls of crimes in progress without the direction of or in conjunction with a licensed officer
Handling alarm calls
Handling calls of a person in crisis without approval of direction by an on-duty police supervisor
These examples are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed and are not all-inclusive. The job description is subject to change as the needs of the University change.