Code Enforcement Officer - Louisville, CO Police Dept.

City of Louisville Colorado • Full-time • Louisville, Colorado, United States • $56.16k - $70.97k / year • 6d ago

The City of Louisville is looking for a Code Enforcement Officer. This position will work within our Police Department’s Operations Division, and works under the supervision of a Police Sergeant. You will perform a wide array of activities involving the enforcement of City ordinances such as overgrown lots, trash, debris, and abandoned vehicles; zoning, trash, health violations, animal violations, noise, assistance with wildlife, animal control, aggressive animals, animal bites, animal cruelty and other related violations.

The Code Enforcement Officer performs a variety of specialized tasks, at times under difficult circumstances, to proactively enforce the City's codes. Work is performed with independence in the field; making decisions requiring the use of judgment, discretion, and diplomacy. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to public service through an egaged and professional work ethic. Work is reviewed through observation, conferences, complaints resolved, and for results obtained. Performs other work as required.

Examples of Duties:

Patrols the City for code violations such as overgrown lots, trash, debris, and abandoned vehicles; zoning, trash, health violations, animal violations, noise, assistance with wildlife, aggressive animals, animal bites, animal cruelty and other related violations.
Investigates code violations, prepares reports and resolves the complaint by taking appropriate action.
Research records to secure name and address of owners, prepares correspondence notifying owner of the violation and requests resolution under terms of the ordinance, and follows up to ensure compliance.
Captures, controls, secures, impounds, tranquilizes, euthanizes, relocates injured or stray and nuisance, or un-licensed animals. Collects and disposes of animal carcasses.
Composes and drafts suggested ordinance revisions
Researches data and prepares reports regarding code enforcement activities.
Documents cases for preparation and presentation at municipal, criminal, civil courts, or other administrative actions. Prepares and introduces evidence in court to support the City's position with regard to the resolution of code violations.
Handles responses to code violation complaints received by the department and researches and notifies complainants of resolution.
Ability to work collaboratively with Planning, Zoning, Municipal Court staff, other City Departments, and external partners such as animal shelters or veterinary clinics and hospitals.
Regular attendance required
Performs other work as required.

To view full job description and to apply please visit our website at: www.louisvilleco.gov/jobs

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