Code Enforcement Officer I

City of Englewood Colorado•Englewood, CO

3d•$25 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Code Enforcement Officer I enforces City ordinances related to municipal codes. The position conducts inspections and investigates complaints involving grass, weeds and overgrowth, trash and rubbish, noise, and similar concerns. It issues warnings, notices of violation, and summons and complaints for basic animal standards and park-rules violations. This is a sworn position with a flexible work schedule. The officer conducts visual inspections in assigned areas, responds to complaints and community concerns, maintains case records from opening through closure, and prepares documentation for court proceedings. The role also responds to animal and wildlife concerns, may transport seriously injured animals, assists Police Division traffic control when requested, and may assist with municipal parking enforcement. Work takes place in the field and in a standard office environment, with exposure to varied weather and potentially unsanitary or otherwise challenging conditions. The position includes scheduled on-call duty throughout the year, including off shifts, holidays, and weekends.

Requirements

High school education or GED completed, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant job experience.
At least 1 year of high-public-contact customer service experience.
Valid Colorado driver's license and a clear or acceptable motor vehicle record.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must pass a criminal background investigation and a six-panel drug screen.
Strong computer skills for preparing reports and correspondence and maintaining accurate activity logs.
Strong customer service and conflict-resolution skills, including the ability to explain codes and their rationale to the public.
Basic written skills for reports and correspondence.
Ability to quickly learn and apply relevant municipal-code provisions, departmental procedures and policies, city streets and boundaries, conflict-resolution and de-escalation techniques, and operation of City vehicles and basic self-defense tools.

Nice To Haves

Code enforcement, animal welfare, or law enforcement experience.
Working knowledge of Windows applications; Microsoft Office is preferred.
Knowledge of business language, grammar, and document formatting.
Basic knowledge of state and federal constitutional law.
Understanding of search and seizure laws.
Basic self-defense knowledge.
Spanish language ability.

Responsibilities

Conduct visual inspections in assigned city areas and investigate complaints reported by officials, City employees, or citizens.
Assess and address customer and community needs and concerns.
Prepare records and reports, and maintain case management from case initiation through completion, including conditional suspension hearings (probation).
Issue warnings, notices of violation, posting notices, citations, and summons and complaints for applicable municipal-code violations.
Coordinate activities with other Code Compliance Officers and the Code Compliance Supervisor.
Document violations for court cases, photograph violation scenes, prepare narrative reports, and testify as a witness or complainant in court.
Respond to complaints involving animal standards, wildlife concerns, and park-rules violations.
Respond to calls regarding disposal of expired domestic animals and wildlife and care for injured animals.
Transport seriously injured animals when needed.
Assist the Police Division with traffic control when requested.
May assist with enforcement of municipal parking ordinances referred by other departments, agencies, or citizens.
Work flexible shifts, including weekends, and serve on call throughout the year, including off shifts, holidays, and weekends.