City of Cottage Grove

The City of Cottage Grove is accepting applications for a full-time firefighter/paramedic. Essential Job Functions: • Perform paramedic duties as directed. • Respond to emergency calls and provide medical assistance. • Maintain firefighting and rescue skills, including physical fitness and equipment proficiency. • Conduct fire safety inspections and prevention programs. • Participate in fire suppression and rescue operations. • Perform vehicle and equipment maintenance. • Maintain facility cleanliness and perform minor repairs. • Complete administrative tasks and reports. • Any many more! Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/gfd6EFAi

At the City of Cottage Grove, we're committed to recognizing and rewarding our employees who embody the values of Growth, Opportunity, Leadership, and Development. That is why each year we offer GOLD Awards, a peer-nominated award program where one member of each department is selected to receive the GOLD Award. Growth: Investing in your professional development. Opportunity: Seizing every chance to excel. Leadership: Inspiring and motivating others. Development: Continuously striving for improvement. Join us in celebrating this year's GOLD Award winner's achievements together!

We're excited to share that several of our team members recently participated in the Upstream book study! This series challenged us to shift our focus from reacting to problems to preventing them. By adopting an upstream mindset, we can identify and address root causes, leading to more sustainable and effective solutions. We're inspired by the stories and strategies shared during this series and look forward to applying these principles to our work.

What a great day of empowerment! It was a pleasure to hear from so many talented women at the first ever Women in Business Summit. This event was a fantastic opportunity to connect with inspiring leaders, learn new skills, and foster valuable relationships. A big thank you to the Cottage Grove Area Chamber and the Women in Business organization for hosting such a wonderful event. We're proud to be part of a community that supports and empowers women.

The City of Cottage Grove is hiring a Full-Time Planner. This position aids in the daily operation and future growth of a third-ring suburban community. Interested in learning more? https://lnkd.in/gxt7-GQ4

The City of Cottage Grove is hiring an Administration Specialist. This position is responsible for providing higher level administrative support to all departments within the city. You will work closely with department directors in coordinating activities and special projects. Interested in learning more? https://lnkd.in/g4VcDGrM

Interested in joining the Public Services Commission? Learn about the seven-member voluntary advisory group whose aim is to identify, study and recommend to the Cottage Grove City Council the needs for police protection, fire protection, emergency medical services, emergency management, and other public safety programs, the utilization of present public safety facilities and future facilities. https://lnkd.in/gD7us6kK

Hispanic Heritage Month provides an additional opportunity to explore the incredible impact Latinas and Latinos have had on the United States for generations. Check out the resources from National Museum of the American Latino to learn why Hispanic Heritage Month is important and how you can celebrate: https://lnkd.in/draRs_4h

SGT Torning is recognized as the Employee of the Quarter for his remarkable efforts and accomplishments as the new Admin Sergeant. He was instrumental in the development of the position’s roles and responsibilities, implementation of several new procedures and technologies, and completion special projects while managing our fleet and the CSO Division. He played a central role in the successful Take-Home Squad Program proposal and now faces the challenges of implementing and managing this program. Additionally, he implemented new technologies such as Vector Solutions and Check-It which greatly improved our training and inventory management operations and efficiency. Also, he was responsible for T&E of the Motorola ALPR systems. He drafted a CSO Cadet Program proposal which will greatly enhance our recruiting efforts. SGT Torning has fully supported CGPD's mission, vision, and strategic goals. He has been a real asset to the organization and directly responsible for many of our recent successes and progress. CGPD commends and appreciates his contributions.

This week the Cottage Grove Public Safety (CGPS) kicked off the 2024 Citizen’s Academy. The Citizen's Academy is a free program designed to educate community members of the inner workings of the Cottage Grove Police Department. For the first week, participants gathered at Cottage Grove City Hall to get an overview of CGPS from Chief Koerner and had the opportunity to learn about the Police Reserve Unit and Police Explorers from members and advisors. The session was capped off with a tour of the facility. Next week's agenda will include a tour of the Washington County Emergency Dispatch Center and the jail, as well as engaging presentations from members of our Community Impact Team’s County partnership units.