Community Liaison Officer

Full Job Description

The Saint Paul Police Department is seeking Community Liaison Officers (CLO) to play a key role in our community. CLO's assist with community events and outreach programs.

Here's what you can expect to do:

• Perform entry level public relations work explaining police protocols and procedures to the public and relaying community concerns to sworn officers.
• Assist sworn police officers with administrative functions related to criminal investigation.
• If able, assist with translation, interpretation for police officers, neighborhood residents, hospital staff, and victims of crimes.
• Enforce parking violations on city property.
• Assist in community events and engages in outreach programs.
• Assist with office administrative work.
• For more information and essential functions, see our Community Liaison Officer job description.

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's license or equivalent out of state driver's license.

A Community Liaison Officer must enroll in a POST approved (Peace Officer Standards Training) law enforcement program by the date of appointment. This enrollment must be maintained throughout employment until the date of graduation from the program. The Community Liaison Officer position is a transition position into Police Officer for the City of Saint Paul. A Community Liaison Officer must qualify and be appointed as a Police Officer within the anniversary date of four year service in this class. If at any point it is determined by the department that a Community Liaison Officer does not meet the qualifications or physical requirements for Police Officer, the Community Liaison Officer may be separated at any time. If no examination is held for Police Officer during those four years, appointment as a Community Liaison Officer may be extended until such examination is held and completed.

Must have no felony convictions; including pardons and/or expungements, no criminal convictions of gross misdemeanor or equivalent level, no physical assault, domestic assault, or eluding the police convictions.

Some positions in this class require reading, writing, and speaking fluently in a language other than English.

To learn more about becoming a Police Officer with the City of Saint Paul, please check out the links listed below:
Police Officer Information
Become a Saint Paul Police Officer

Qualifications

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.

Upload or submit the following required document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted.

Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)A legible copy of your proof of enrollment in, or completion of, a Peace Officers Standards and Training Board approved law enforcement or criminal justice degree or certification program (unofficial transcript, completion certificate, or enrollment letter is acceptable).

First time applying online? Read our How to Apply Online Guide.

Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.

Additional Information

Assessment: Qualifications Rating

The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire.

Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Eligible Lists: Eligible lists are typically created from a pass/fail assessment. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on an eligible list for approximately months. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.

Final Selection Process: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position.

Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire.

You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.

Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a medical examination, driver’s license check, drug test, and a thorough Saint Paul Police Department background check including criminal history and employment history as a condition of employment.

Human Resources Contact Information:
Ellen Friedman at 651-266-6533
Email: ellen.friedman@stpaul.gov

Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.