CITY OF COON RAPIDS Police Reserve Officer - Volunteer Salary in the United States

Ever wonder what it would be like to be a Police Officer? Do you want to make a difference and serve the community of Coon Rapids? If so, we want YOU...We have a great opportunity to join the Coon Rapids Police Department as a Reserve Officer!
The City of Coon Rapids employs a great team of people dedicated and service centered! Our mission revolves around the understanding that only together, can we provide outstanding leadership and services that strengthen our community. Serving our Citizens and local businesses is essential in our work. Our vision is to strengthen our community with a respectful, collaborative, and innovative employee culture that values employee growth, personal balance, and contagious enthusiasm. Our core values include dedication to essentials such as trust, teamwork, innovation and commitment to excellence! No doubt we have something great here!

The Coon Rapids Police Reserve Unit consists of well-trained and dedicated volunteers who are focused on serving the needs of the community. Coon Rapids Police Reserve officers assist the Coon Rapids Police Department throughout the city in staffing and performing many non-sworn, non-enforcement functions.

At the City of Coon Rapids, our Police Department serves an outstanding community where officers are thankful for our citizens’ unwavering support. We have a great team of officers and support staff who go above and beyond to ensure strong community engagement and exceptional customer service. Do you have an interest in helping the community? Become a Police Reserve Officer today! The Reserve Unit consists of well-trained and dedicated volunteers who are focused on serving the needs of the community. Coon Rapids Police Reserve officers assist the Coon Rapids Police Department throughout the city in staffing and performing many non-sworn, non-enforcement, non-armed functions. Following the Reserve Officer training you will have an opportunity to participate in park patrol, security at Anoka Ramsey Community College as well as security for high school hockey games! These positions get paid $19.73 per hour!

A great way to gain experience and learn about exciting employment opportunities with the Coon Rapids Police Department. Law Enforcement students have an opportunity to ear tuition reimbursement after being employed for 6 months in good standing and who provide paid or unpaid service for a minimum of 250 hours per year. Reserve Officers qualify for internal hiring opportunities!

The City of Coon Rapids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. The City welcomes, and encourages any qualified applicant to apply regardless of race, color, religion, familial status, sex (including pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity/expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other basis protected by law.

Participate in non-enforcement duties including but are not limited to: 4th of July events, Epiphany Springfest and Coon Rapids High School football games. The Coon Rapids Police Reserve Unit also assists in emergencies and natural disasters in the community and around Minnesota.

The requirements to join the reserve unit are:

• Must be able to attend Reserve Academy held once a week for approximately 2 months.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen
• Possess a valid Minnesota driver’s license with a good driving record
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Ability to walk, stand, run, lift and carry for extended periods of time if needed
• Able and willing to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to complete/pass criminal history and background check
• Pass an oral examination by a review board
• Complete a probationary period
• Attend a minimum of 7 out of 10 monthly meetings on the second Sunday of each month. (No meetings July and December)
• All reserve officers are required to volunteer a minimum of 100 hours per year at events in the community
• Ability to work effectively and courteously with the public in essential.