Code Enforcement Officer I

City of Englewood Career•Englewood, CO

About The Position

The Code Enforcement Officer I enforces City ordinances and conducts inspections and complaint investigations involving issues such as grass, weeds and overgrowth, trash and rubbish, noise, basic animal standards, and park rules. This sworn position issues warnings, notices of violation, posting notices, citations, summonses, and complaints for violations of the municipal code. It maintains case records from opening through resolution, including conditional suspension hearings, and prepares documentation and evidence for court proceedings. The role also responds to wildlife and animal-related concerns, may transport seriously injured animals, assists Police Division traffic control when requested, and may help enforce municipal parking ordinances. Work takes place in the field and a standard office environment, with a flexible schedule that includes weekends and on-call assignments during off-shift hours, holidays, and weekends.

Requirements

High school education or GED completed.
At least one year of customer service experience involving high public contact.
Valid Colorado driver’s license and a clear or acceptable motor vehicle record.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must pass a criminal background investigation and 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 preparing reports and correspondence.
Ability to learn and apply relevant portions of the Englewood Municipal Code and other codes, departmental procedures and policies, city streets and boundaries, self-defense skills and tools, City vehicles, and conflict-resolution and de-escalation techniques.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant job experience may be substituted.

Nice To Haves

Code enforcement, animal welfare, or law enforcement experience.
Working knowledge of applications software in a Windows environment; 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 skills.

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 the start of a case through its resolution, including conditional suspension hearings.
Issue warnings, notices of violation, posting notices, citations, summonses, and complaints for violations of the City’s Municipal Code.
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 involving disposal of expired domestic animals and wildlife and care for injured animals; may transport seriously injured animals.
Assist the Police Division with traffic control when requested.
May assist with enforcement of municipal parking ordinances made by other departments, agencies, or citizens.
Work a flexible shift, including weekends, and be scheduled for on-call duty throughout the year, including off-shift hours, holidays, and weekends.