Community Service Officer

Salary: $24.36 - $33.13 Hourly
Location : Plymouth, MN
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 202400007
Department: Police Department
Division: Patrol Operations
Opening Date: 01/03/2024
Closing Date: 1/17/2024 8:00 AM Central
Description
At the City of Plymouth, we all work together to add quality to life. This mission and our guiding values - CIVIC: customer focus, integrity, visionary, inclusion and connection - shape our work as we advance the City Council's strategic priority to be a city of choice. We are seeking candidates who are eager to adopt and champion our mission and values.
Community Service Officer
Provide a variety of Community Service and other municipal services including, but not limited to, follow up on nuisance complaints, animal control, detention cell monitoring, control of recovered property, enforcement of various ordinances, and other Community Service-oriented tasks that ensure effective and prompt delivery of services.
Essential Functions
Perform follow up on nuisance complaints concerning the general safety and health of the community.

• Take nuisance type complaints in person or by telephone; advise subjects of complaints on ordinance violations and necessary corrective action; follow up to ensure corrective action is taken.
• Develop a good working knowledge of the types of cases that need to be referred to other city departments or agencies, and ensures accurate information is provided.
• Communicate with city attorney regarding appropriate legal remedies.

Handle animal-related complaints within the city, including both domestic and wild animals.

• Respond to and handle all animal complaints, including barking dogs and other public nuisances associated with animals.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the various wildlife issues within the city, including handling nuisance or sick/injured animals, working with wildlife rehab programs, and working with other agencies as required.

• Impound loose, abandoned, vicious or rabid animals; dispose of dead carcasses.

• Issue citations to violators of city code.
• Respond to and handles complaints of animal bites, prepare appropriate reports, ensure proper quarantine procedures, impound animals when necessary, and ensure proper follow-up inspections are completed.

Conduct safety inspections of detention facility as required.

• Inspect facility for sanitation and maintenance issues.
• Conduct a thorough safety inspection to ensure locks are in working order and no weapons or contraband are present.
• Test and ensure the emergency alarm system is in working order.

Provide emergency service to protect life and property.

• Provide emergency medical service (first aid) at scene of accident/medical situation.
• Aid stranded motorists.
• Assist with other assignments as requested, including, but not limited to, traffic details.
• Assist persons who are locked out of home or vehicle according to department procedure.

Identify physical and safety hazards that affect the community's well-being

• Investigate and arrange for removal of abandoned vehicles.
• Inspect and report public safety hazards (broken water mains, gas mains, power lines, semaphores, construction sites, etc.)
• Enforce fire lane, handicap and other parking laws.

Perform administrative and non-patrol activities.

• Maintain equipment/vehicle; inspect vehicles for required equipment, etc.
• Participate in regular department training.
• Participate in community engagement activities (station tours, crime prevention, bicycle safety, etc.).
• Deliver city documents to the City Council, Planning Commission, courts or others as requested or assigned.
• Perform other work as apparent or assigned.

Monitor the release and detention of prisoners.

• Assist sworn officers in the booking, release, and holding procedures of prisoners.
• Provide humane treatment to incarcerated persons.
• Perform non-criminal fingerprinting when scheduled or requested.

Maintain the control and inventory of recovered property.

• Document and inventory found and seized property turned over to his/her custody according to department policy.
• Search stolen property file and computer files to match recovered property with victims if possible.
• Assist in disposal of recovered property according to law and department procedures when necessary.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to perform in accordance with the City of Plymouth's CIVIC values (customer focus, integrity, visionary, inclusion and connection) and comfort with supporting and advancing the city council's strategic priorities.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess valid Class D Driver's License with a good driving record.
• Must have six months experience with various office equipment, computer programs and data entry
• Must have one year of experience in a customer or Community Service paid or volunteer position.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must have ability to discreetly handle confidential matters.
• Must be able to tolerate stress in a multitude of forms, such as taking enforcement action, dealing with anxious and emotional persons, and working rotating shifts.

Desired Qualifications

• More than one year experience in a customer or Community Service paid or volunteer position.
• Professional or volunteer experience with domestic or wild animals.

Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Activities:
Very Frequent (Often required to perform the job): standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching (extending hands and arms in any direction), handling objects (grasping, turning or otherwise using hands or hand), repetitive hand motion, use of arm muscles over extended periods, use of leg muscles over extended periods.
Frequent (Usually required for the job): pushing/pulling, crouching (bending at knees), bending at waist, overhead work (over shoulder height)
Occasional (Sometimes required to perform the job): climbing, kneeling (bending leg at knee and resting on knee), crawling (moving about on hands and knees), stationary desk or bench work with neck bent forward
Weights Lifted/Carried
The employee must be able to lift items from 0 - 100 pounds from 0 - 5 feet and the employee must be able to carry items from 0 - 100 pounds for 0 - 100 feet. Objects lifted/carried include various animals (dogs, cats, wildlife of many sizes), speed trailers, large and/or bulky objects. The employee must be able to do lift assists.
Job Requirements:
Work outdoors; Work indoors; operate forklifts, machinery, or vehicles; drive city vehicle or personal vehicle for extended periods; handle animals (including large and small, domestic and wild)
The City of Plymouth offers a comprehensive benefits plan, developed with input from staff during robust benefits committee meetings. The following is a summary, contact for more detailed plan information.
Insurance Benefits:

• Health insurance provided by HealthPartners - two plan designs to choose from with different deductibles and coinsurance amounts. Three networks available from narrow to open access, allowing for a range in premium cost.
• VEBA Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) - employer funded tax-free account to be used to help pay eligible medical expenses such as deductibles, coinsurance and other out of pocket expenses such as dental and vision care.
• Medical and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Dental insurance provided by Delta Dental
• Basic Life, AD&D and Long Term Disability coverage provided to all employees
• Additional voluntary life insurance available
• Voluntary vision insurance
• Voluntary supplemental short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Retirement and Medical Savings Plans:

• PERA pension
• Deferred compensation 457 retirement savings opportunities through multiple vendors
• Tax free post-employment health care savings plans (eligible employees transfer severance payments to VEBA HRA)

Leave and Time Off:

• Annual leave (PTO) starting at 18 days per year, accrued per pay period
• 40 hours of extended illness leave per year, accrued per pay period up to 600 hours. This benefit provides income continuation during a period of personal illness or injury.
• 12 holidays per year
• Paid parental leave
• Funeral Leave

Note: benefits may vary based upon labor agreements and FTE status of position.
01
Please describe your customer or Community Service experience in a paid or volunteer position. Be thorough and include details regarding where and when you obtained this experience. If you do not have this experience type "NA".
02
Please describe your relevant experience with computer programs and data entry. Be thorough and include details regarding where and when you obtained this experience. Include your level of experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). If you do not have experience with computer programs and data entry, type "NA".
03
Please describe your experience with domestic and/or wild animals. Please be thorough and include details regarding where and when you obtained this experience. If you do not have experience with domestic and/or wild animals type "NA".
04
Please describe your relevant experience gathering facts and compiling data into a report. Be thorough and include details regarding where and when you obtained this experience. If you do not have experience with gathering facts and compiling data into a report, type "NA".
05
Please describe any experience that you have with the following: jailer/taking care of inmates; detention booking (e.g., fingerprinting, in-take); managing inventory; directing traffic; enforcing safety regulations. Please be thorough and include details regarding where and when you obtained this experience. If you do not have experience with any of the above, please type "NA".
06
Are you currently enrolled in any Law Enforcement classes?

• Yes
• No

07
Are you eligible for licensure under the rules and regulations of the Minnesota Board of Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question