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Orono is seeking a service-oriented person for the part-time (seasonal) position of community service officer. A Minnesota driver's license and background check is required for this position.

See the job description linked at the bottom of this page. Click here to download an application. A completed application, resume and cover letter must be received by 4:30 p.m. on March 28, 2009. Interviews will be conducted during the first week of April at 2730 Kelley Parkway, Orono, Minnesota.  The start date for this position will be mid-May.

Candidates for sworn police officer must be eligible to be licensed in the State of Minnesota, and pass Orono Police Department's written test, physical agility test, oral interviews, medical and psychological exams and a thorough background check.

At the Orono Police Department, we are looking for candidates who care about people and treat them right, who have a service orientation, and want to be the most excellent law enforcement officers they can be. We believe the traits of a successful police officer are

Honesty and integrity

Administering Oath of Office

The ability to manage change
Drive and the motivation to initiate tasks
A desire to learn
The ability to apply their knowledge in resolving community issues
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good listening skills that inspire trust and confidence in community members and victims who come to them for help

Successful candidates must meet all of the minimum qualifications and be able to perform all of the duties listed on the job description for which they are applying. Click on the links below to view the job descriptions for our law enforcement positions.

  Police Officer
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  Sergeant
  Community Service Officer
  Part-time Seasonal Community Service Officer
  Police Officer Oath of Office  


Vacancies will be posted here and on the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training Web Site.

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