Code Enforcement / CSO
POSITION OPENING - Code Enforcement/Community Service Officer (CSO)
Position Title: Code Enforcement Officer/Community Service Officer (CEO/CSO) - Position Open Until Filled.
Supervisor: Deputy Chief Travis Grimm
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
The Code Enforcement/Community Service Officer has no arrest authority and is a non-sworn law enforcement employee. The CEO/CSO performs a variety of non-hazardous police-related work to maintain and protect the public, detect, prevent and report a crime; direct and control traffic; investigate crimes and patrol the community; performs a variety of technical duties in support of the City’s local code enforcement program; monitors and enforces a variety of applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations related to zoning, land use, nuisance housing, building codes, health and safety, blight, graffiti, water waste, and other matters of public concern; and serves as a resource and provides information on City regulations to property owners, residents, businesses, the general public, and other City Departments.
DUTIES
- Patrols the City for potential code violations
- Investigates complaints regarding code violations
- Attends and provide testimony before the Special Magistrate regarding code violations
- Issues parking citations and NOV’s for violations
- Maintains records of and tracks warnings, violations, fines, etc.
- Prepares letters for notice of violation and notice of hearing
- Conducts follow‐up inspections to previously identified code violations to ensure that code compliance
- Responds to non-hazardous calls for service
- Patrols City streets, parks, boat ramps, and other assigned areas looking for traffic crashes, parking violations, and suspicious activities
- Directs traffic at school zones and traffic crash scenes
- Provides first aid and may respond to calls for medical assistance
- Remains highly visible to deter crime and traffic violations
- Utilizes police radio
- Testifies in court and during code enforcement hearings
- Maintains vehicle and equipment used in the code enforcement process
*These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma
Valid Florida Driver’s License
Must be a U.S. citizen
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bilingual
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, government officials, and the public
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated sound decision making in previous jobs
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
- Outdoor work in potentially extreme weather conditions
- Potentially hostile environments
BENEFITS
- Starting salary $36,900-$38,000, depending on qualifications
- Health Insurance for employees, subsidized for immediate family members
- Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance is available
- 401A City-funded contribution
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Belle Isle provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by local, state, or federal law related to non-discrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
