Job Description
Job Description
The University of Minnesota's Department of Public Safety (DPS) is committed to partnering with our campus community to ensure our students, faculty, staff and visitors are safe. DPS focuses on providing exceptional public safety services to our diverse campus community. We believe everyone deserves a safe and secure learning environment.
The Department of Public Safety has three departments dedicated to campus safety. The Public Safety Emergency Communications Center (PSECC) is a 911 dispatch and monitoring center. University Security is a uniformed security department that focuses on safety escorts and providing security services. The University of Minnesota Police Department is a state licensed police department.
Are you looking for an opportunity to work with a diverse community while gaining law enforcement experience? The University of Minnesota’s Twin Cities campus hires 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 a career path into the law enforcement agency. This position is a two-year temporary post, with an option of becoming a permanent position.
Benefits:
- Medical and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
Responsibilities:
- Patrolling Grounds: Monitoring campus buildings, parking lots, and walkways on foot, bicycle, or in a marked vehicle to deter and report suspicious activity.
- Facility Management: Locking and unlocking campus buildings, classrooms, and laboratories on set schedules.
- Hazard Reporting: Identifying and reporting maintenance issues, fire hazards, or malfunctioning safety equipment
Requirements:
- Enrolled in an Associated or Bachelors program and at least one year of work experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal five years
- Able to pass a background check
- Valid driver’s license
- Must meet and maintain requirements for access to law enforcement sensitive information including CJIS Data Access Terminals
Plan to attend and meet face-to-face with hiring managers.
Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.
Pre-Register online at:
https://catalystcareergroup.com/event/minneapolis-job-fair-apr2026/
Minneapolis Job Fair
Monday, June 1, 2026
10:00AM - 12:30PM
Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Airport
7901 34th Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55425
All of the companies at our job fairs have open positions they are seeking to fill.
Tips for Success:
- Pre-register—Receive notifications of any updates or changes to the event, and receive information about upcoming events in your area.
- Dress professionally—First impressions go a long way.
- Bring multiple copies of your resume.
- Doors open at 10:00 AM and the Job Fair ends at 12:30 PM
- Bring a friend—All job seekers are welcome.
- Prepare a brief but effective “brag” to let the people you meet get to know you.
- Keep an open mind—Meet with as many of the companies as you can; you may be pleasantly surprised at what you find.
Remember, the best way to be considered for a position is to meet the hiring managers in person. Plan to attend this event!
(Candidates will be considered for this position whether or not you attend the job fair.)
Pre-Register online at:
https://catalystcareergroup.com/event/minneapolis-job-fair-apr2026/