Code Compliance Officer

Code Compliance Officer

BROOMFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT

Are you dedicated to making a difference in your community? 

Are you passionate about neighborhood safety? 

The Broomfield Police Department is looking for a Code Compliance Officer to respond to and investigate violations of municipal code.

Our Department Values:

Service

Compassion

Respect 

Integrity

Pride

Professionalism

Trust

Our selection process includes the following: 

Application review, phone screen, interview, Computer Voice Stress Analyzer, integrity interview, psychological suitability evaluation, background investigation, and physical/drug screen.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Code Compliance Officer, you will perform non-commissioned work in the enforcement of selected City and County code ordinances, including violations related to: weeds, junk vehicles, snow removal, accumulation of debris, and other complaints. 

General Duties:

• Patrols streets, identifies violations of municipal codes, including issues with weeds, junk vehicles, zoning, and encampments. 

• Responds to citizen inquiries, effectively communicates with Broomfield residents and/or businesses, issues notices or citations, and documents actions taken in compliance with codes.

• Writes reports, takes photographs, sends corrective orders, and follows up on cases to ensure compliance.

• Conducts presentations to educate the public on code compliance issues and solutions.

• Identifies and recommends improvements to departmental operations, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

• Takes necessary safety precautions and anticipates potential hazards.

• Manages workload effectively to meet departmental goals.

• Collaborates with other departments and agencies, provides reports as required. 

• Trains new employees on code compliance duties, assists with departmental planning and coordination, and participates in meetings,workshops, and attends professional development training.

• Keeps operational records, enters and retrieves information.

• Ensures proper maintenance of equipment and facilities.

• Maintains confidentiality of information and ensures all duties are performed in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Broomfield policies and the Municipal Code

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• High school graduation or GED equivalent required.   

• 60 college semester hours is preferred.

Experience 

• 2 years experience in community services preferred.

• Experience working with municipal and/or county code compliance or inspection issues is preferred.  

• Experience inspecting properties and vehicles, collecting data, applying municipal codes and gathering information by interviewing, obtaining statements and through direct observation is preferred.  

• Experience completing legal reports and testifying in court is preferred

Years of related experience may be substituted for required education, however  education cannot be substituted for the necessary work experience. Candidates must meet the minimum required years of work experience.

NECESSARY APPLICANT TRAITS:

• Basic knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of local government code compliance operations such as patrol, violation identification, property research, issuing notices and orders, abatement measures, routine court procedures, community relations, and report preparation.  

• Basic knowledge: of the general layout of the City and County including the location of City and County neighborhoods.  

• Basic knowledge of customer service techniques and practices.  

• Basic knowledge of conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques and practices.

• Skill in the operation of a motor vehicle in all types of weather conditions (this includes skill in operating a truck).

• Skill in the operation of standard office equipment including but not limited to: personal computer, laptop computer, telephone, radio, copier, etc.

• Must successfully complete the City and County of Broomfield’s Police Department Training program to continue employment.  

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information

• Works from broad direction with limited supervision

• Reads, comprehends, learns and interprets applicable laws, ordinances and department rules and regulations

• Responds quickly and effectively in various situations

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees and the public

• Exercises sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions and impartial judgment in dealing with people of varied backgrounds, age, sex, and ethnic groups

• Locates property addresses using maps, verbal or written directions, or instructions

• Writes clear and concise reports, maintains accurate records.

• Communicates clearly in English, verbally and in writing

• Understands and follows written and oral instructions and procedures

• Employs and enforces safety practices and policies; analyzes and utilizes a variety of reports and records. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

(The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities and neuro-differences to perform the essential functions.)

• Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions. 

• Occasionally works in high or precarious places and may be exposed to toxic, caustic, or offensive fumes and vibration. 

• May be exposed to varied safety hazards.  

• The noise level in the environment is moderately noisy. 

• Duties may include desk-related tasks in an office environment, patrolling in a vehicle, or assisting other personnel in the field.  

• Involves working a variety of schedules, including evenings and is subject to work beyond normal scheduled hours including emergency call in.  

• Schedule can be changed with little or no notice and mandatory overtime may be required with little or no advance notification.  

• Frequently required to sit, talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.  

• Occasionally required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, taste or smell, and reach with hands and arms. 

• Lifts and transports bulky or heavy pieces of property (lift up to 50 pounds and drag up to 100 pounds)

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.  

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary : $29 - $40