Code Enforcement Officer

City of Eastpointe•16083 E 9 Mile Rd, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Public Safety Director or other designated official, performs on-site enforcement of laws and ordinances pertaining to parking throughout the City. Operates a police ordinance enforcement vehicle to patrol public streets and City-owned parking lots, enforcing parking ordinances and responding to related parking complaints. This role also involves enforcing city code/blight ordinances and may be subject to occasional abnormal work hours for snow emergencies, etc.

Requirements

Valid Michigan Driver’s License with an excellent driving record.
Minimum of a high-school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English language to write concise reports.
Must satisfactorily complete a 3-4-week departmental training class and FTO program.
Must be able to make rounds on foot or by vehicle.
Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Prior law enforcement, inspection or security-related public contact experience.
Ability to operate city vehicle in a safe and prudent manner obeying all traffic laws and general orders.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and to learn assigned tasks, and procedures readily.
Strong verbal skills and the ability to communicate with a diverse public in a respectful and professional manner.
Ability to effectively operate computers both in the ordinance enforcement vehicle and in the station.
Ability to prepare written and computer-generated reports and records as well as testify in court.
Ability to make regular rounds on foot or by vehicle, depending on the assignment.
Ability to withstand and endure adverse weather conditions depending on the assignment.
Ability to learn City streets, locations of businesses, and be able to provide directions to the public.
Ability to pick up and deliver crowd control fencing, portable generators, traffic cones, etc.
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

Nice To Haves

College level course work preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs on-site enforcement of laws and ordinances pertaining to parking throughout the City.
Operates police ordinance enforcement vehicle to patrol public streets, City-owned parking lots, enforcing parking ordinances, responding to related parking complaints.
Enforces city code/blight ordinances.
Demonstrates personal character, temperament and judgment to effectively respond to parking complaints.
Operates city vehicle in a safe and prudent manner obeying all traffic laws and general orders.
Follows verbal and written instructions and learns assigned tasks and procedures readily.
Communicates with a diverse public in a respectful and professional manner.
Operates computers both in the ordinance enforcement vehicle and in the station.
Prepares written and computer-generated reports and records as well as testifies in court.
Makes regular rounds on foot or by vehicle, depending on the assignment.
Withstands and endures adverse weather conditions depending on the assignment.
Learns City streets, locations of businesses, and provides directions to the public.
Picks up and delivers crowd control fencing, portable generators, traffic cones, etc.
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
Performs other duties as required.