What are the responsibilities and job description for the FT - Code Enforcement Officer position at City of Cleburne?
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Compensation - $22.64/hrPosition open until filled.To apply, click here: To read the full job description, click here: BRIEF DESCRIPTIONTo investigate potential violations of municipal and state laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations relating to nuisance abatement of weeds, rubbish, junk, junk vehicles, open private sewer lines, failed on-site sewage facilities, and illegal dumping on vacant, residential and commercial properties. This position requires independent judgment and responsibility.IF LICENSED AS A PEACE OFFICERUnder the direction of the City Marshal, serves as a peace officer of the City with full police authority in the exercise of assigned duties (pursuant to Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Ann. art. 2.12(3) and Ordinance No. OR10-2016-52); enforces federal and state laws, and all rules, regulations and ordinances adopted by the City Council; executes warrants of arrest, subpoenas, summons, and other legal process issued by a judge of the municipal court; and performs other duties as assigned by the City Marshal or designee. Deputy Marshals are not covered under the Municipal Civil Service provisions of Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code Chapter 143.NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESKnowledge of state and local codes in order to site violations of public health nuisance complaints (i.e. grass, junk, junk vehicles, abandon appliances, debris, stagnate swimming pools, and illegal disposals) and must possess the ability to read and interpret ordinances, state laws, reports and updatesKnowledge of or demonstrated ability to learn other city ordinances (Sign Ordinance, Garage Sale Ordinance, Zoning Ordinances)Skill in developing periodic reports and correspondenceSkill in communicating ideas, concepts and terminology effectively to other staff and the public through oral and written meansSkill in solving problemsAbility to detect potential safety hazards upon visual inspection of buildings and structuresAbility to complete a variety of written reports and citations, which may be used in a court of lawAbility to foresee and respond to potentially dangerous situations and respond accordinglyAbility to pass a background investigation for security clearanceSkill in the use of firearms, defense tactics and related law enforcement equipmentAbility to maintain firearms qualification and other required trainingEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEHigh school graduate or equivalent and a Licensed Texas Code Enforcement Officer and at least 2 years of experience in a code enforcement related field; ORAny equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilitiesCERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIREDA Valid Class C Texas driver license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving recordMust have or be able to acquire a Texas Code Enforcement License within six (6) months of employmentWill be required to obtain National Crime Information Center and Texas Crime Information Center certifications within six(6) months of employmentOptional: May be commissioned as a Deputy City Marshal if licensed as a Texas Peace OfficerENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND SAFETY HAZARDSPrimarily in outdoor environment with the ability to operate indoors when needed. May be exposed to extreme heat and cold during summer and winter months. Potential issues with safety in daily activities and onsite location inspections.May work in emergency situations with exposure to difficult circumstances, including exposure to dangerous situations, hazardous situations and all weather conditions. May travel to sites outside of the CityTOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USEDStandard office equipment including multi-line telephone, computer, fax machine, copier, scanner, shredder, printer, mobile devices, two-way radio, etc.Ability to operate /drive an automobile or pickup truck, tow a utility or flatbed trailer behind a pickup truck, hand tools (rakes, hammers, saws)If licensed peace officer; mobile data terminals, audio/video recorders, firearms, batons, electroshock weapons, handcuffs and other law enforcement-related equipment.
Compensation - $22.64/hrPosition open until filled.To apply, click here: To read the full job description, click here: BRIEF DESCRIPTIONTo investigate potential violations of municipal and state laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations relating to nuisance abatement of weeds, rubbish, junk, junk vehicles, open private sewer lines, failed on-site sewage facilities, and illegal dumping on vacant, residential and commercial properties. This position requires independent judgment and responsibility.IF LICENSED AS A PEACE OFFICERUnder the direction of the City Marshal, serves as a peace officer of the City with full police authority in the exercise of assigned duties (pursuant to Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Ann. art. 2.12(3) and Ordinance No. OR10-2016-52); enforces federal and state laws, and all rules, regulations and ordinances adopted by the City Council; executes warrants of arrest, subpoenas, summons, and other legal process issued by a judge of the municipal court; and performs other duties as assigned by the City Marshal or designee. Deputy Marshals are not covered under the Municipal Civil Service provisions of Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code Chapter 143.NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESKnowledge of state and local codes in order to site violations of public health nuisance complaints (i.e. grass, junk, junk vehicles, abandon appliances, debris, stagnate swimming pools, and illegal disposals) and must possess the ability to read and interpret ordinances, state laws, reports and updatesKnowledge of or demonstrated ability to learn other city ordinances (Sign Ordinance, Garage Sale Ordinance, Zoning Ordinances)Skill in developing periodic reports and correspondenceSkill in communicating ideas, concepts and terminology effectively to other staff and the public through oral and written meansSkill in solving problemsAbility to detect potential safety hazards upon visual inspection of buildings and structuresAbility to complete a variety of written reports and citations, which may be used in a court of lawAbility to foresee and respond to potentially dangerous situations and respond accordinglyAbility to pass a background investigation for security clearanceSkill in the use of firearms, defense tactics and related law enforcement equipmentAbility to maintain firearms qualification and other required trainingEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEHigh school graduate or equivalent and a Licensed Texas Code Enforcement Officer and at least 2 years of experience in a code enforcement related field; ORAny equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilitiesCERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIREDA Valid Class C Texas driver license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving recordMust have or be able to acquire a Texas Code Enforcement License within six (6) months of employmentWill be required to obtain National Crime Information Center and Texas Crime Information Center certifications within six(6) months of employmentOptional: May be commissioned as a Deputy City Marshal if licensed as a Texas Peace OfficerENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND SAFETY HAZARDSPrimarily in outdoor environment with the ability to operate indoors when needed. May be exposed to extreme heat and cold during summer and winter months. Potential issues with safety in daily activities and onsite location inspections.May work in emergency situations with exposure to difficult circumstances, including exposure to dangerous situations, hazardous situations and all weather conditions. May travel to sites outside of the CityTOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USEDStandard office equipment including multi-line telephone, computer, fax machine, copier, scanner, shredder, printer, mobile devices, two-way radio, etc.Ability to operate /drive an automobile or pickup truck, tow a utility or flatbed trailer behind a pickup truck, hand tools (rakes, hammers, saws)If licensed peace officer; mobile data terminals, audio/video recorders, firearms, batons, electroshock weapons, handcuffs and other law enforcement-related equipment.
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