Code Enforcement Officer

Canaveral Port Authority•Cape Canaveral, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for the enforcement of the Canaveral Port Authority’s Ground Transportation Rules and Regulations and for directing the safe and orderly movement of commercial vehicles. Officers should provide informational assistance to the traveling public regarding the Port, commercial ground transportation services, and parking. An Officer’s enforcement authorization includes the authority to issue Notices of Violation; however, the designation of “Officer” does not convey the power of arrest, nor subject the designee to the provisions of Florida State Statute 943.085 – 943.255.

Requirements

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in public or customer service
English proficiency, in both written and verbal communication
Basic computer skills (Excel, Work, Outlook) required
Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License or the ability to get a license within 30 days
Able to secure a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Nice To Haves

Prior code enforcement, military or law enforcement experience is preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Enforcement of the CPA’s Ground Transportation Rules and Regulations
Issuing Notices of Violation
Inspecting commercial vehicles for valid permit decals
Assessing the functionality of commercial vehicle tolling transponders
Determining a commercial vehicle’s class designation by measuring the overall length of the vehicle
Issuing temporary permits
Authorizing the towing of vehicles
Requesting the issuance of trespass warnings by law enforcement
Issuing suspensions as appropriate to a commercial driver or affiliate in accordance
Investigating and documenting violations, reports, logs, and correspondence
Providing escorts/crowd control services
Providing information and assistance to the traveling public in a professional and courteous manner
Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and diplomacy at all times while interacting with the public, inclusive of situations that may be stressful or confrontational
Aptitude to work well with minimal supervision and make decisions independently
Capacity to make well-reasoned and sound decisions under stressful conditions
Perform other duties as assigned
During emergency conditions, all CPA employees are automatically considered essential employees and may be subject to recall. These events may include, but are not limited to, natural, man-made, or public health emergencies. Employees may be expected to perform emergency and/or recovery operations outside of their normal assigned responsibilities and routine working hours.