Code Compliance Officer

City-and-County-of-Broomfield; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 87,340,000 - 117,940,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recreation Center Pass (Gym & Pool)

Vacation and sick leave + holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

The City and County of Broomfield, via the Broomfield Police Department's Code Compliance Unit, is seeking a Code Compliance Officer to enforce municipal codes and serve as a community ambassador. You will work with residents and businesses to promote compliance and protect public health and property values.

This role involves field inspections, documentation, and coordination with other departments while upholding equity and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED equivalent required.
• 60 college semester hours preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrol streets and identify violations of municipal codes, including weeds, junk vehicles, zoning, and encampments.
• Respond to citizen inquiries and communicate with residents and businesses; issue notices or citations and document actions.
• Write reports, take photographs, send corrective orders, and follow up to ensure compliance.
• Conduct presentations to educate the public on code compliance issues and solutions.
• Identify and recommend improvements to departmental operations for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Take safety precautions and anticipate potential hazards.
• Manage workload to meet departmental goals.
• Collaborate with other departments and agencies; provide reports as required.
• Train new employees on code compliance duties and assist with planning, coordination, and training.
• Maintain operational records; enter and retrieve information as needed.
• Ensure proper maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure duties align with regulations and Municipal Code.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Public interaction

Community outreach

Education

High school diploma or GED

60 college hours preferred

Job description

Help us keep Broomfield beautiful! The Broomfield Police Department’s Code Compliance Unit is seeking candidates to join our team as its newest Code Compliance Officer.

As a Code Compliance Officer, you will perform non-commissioned work pertaining to the enforcement of ordinances within the City & County of Broomfield, CO. In this role, you will serve as an ambassador for Broomfield, working closely with residents and business owners to help them understand and comply with our municipal regulations.Your work will directly contribute to protecting property values, promoting public health, and fostering a spirit of cooperation that makes our community stronger.

CCOB Mission Statement

Working in partnership with the community, the City and County of Broomfield provides excellent services in an efficient, respectful, and courteous manner to enhance and protect the environment and quality of Broomfield residents.

Equity Statement

The City and County of Broomfield is committed to facilitating an equitable community and workplace. Through coordinated strategic efforts and departmental alignment, CCOB advocates for making services accessible to all, especially those that have been historically excluded and under-resourced, including but not limited to Black, Indigenous and Persons of Color, Women, those who are Differently-Abled and members of LGBTQIA+ communities.

Why Broomfield?

Salary Range: $30.48-$41.16/hour

Starting pay is determined based on years of relevant experience, with applicants with little to no experience in municipal code enforcement roles being eligible for the starting amount listed above.

Lateral Applicants

Broomfield Police Department is eager to be a part of your career in public service! BPD will pay year-for-year for your experience in code enforcement roles according to our Step Plan (that’s right, our Step Plan is not just for Officers!).

• Free Recreation Center Pass (Gym & Pool)
• 112 hours paid vacation + 80 hours paid sick leave + 12 paid holidays
• Excellent and affordable medical, dental, & vision insurance, with wellness discounts on insurance premiums available.
• 6% employer retirement match

Selection Process

Our selection process includes the following steps: application review, phone screen, in-person panel interview, psychological suitability evaluation & Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA), background investigation, and post-offer physical and psychological fitness-for-duty evaluations.

• Patrol streets and identify violations of municipal codes, including issues with weeds, junk vehicles, zoning, and encampments.
• Respond to citizen inquiries, effectively communicate with Broomfield residents and/or businesses, issue notices or citations, and document actions taken in compliance with codes.
• Write reports, take photographs, send corrective orders, and follow up on cases to ensure compliance.
• Conduct presentations to educate the public on code compliance issues and solutions.
• Identify and recommend improvements to departmental operations, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Take necessary safety precautions and anticipate potential hazards.
• Manage workload effectively to meet departmental goals.
• Collaborate with other departments and agencies; provide reports as required.
• Train new employees on code compliance duties, assist with departmental planning and coordination, participate in meetings and workshops, and attend professional development training as assigned.
• Keep operational records; enter and retrieve information as needed.
• Ensure proper maintenance of equipment and facilities.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and ensure all duties are performed in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Broomfield policies and the Municipal Code.

Education

• High school graduation or GED equivalent required.
• 60 college semester hours is preferred.

Experience

• 2 years experience in community services or customer service roles strongly preferred.
• Previous experience working with municipal and/or county code compliance/inspection issues (including but not limited to: inspecting properties and vehicles, collecting data, applying municipal codes, gathering information through interviews, statement collection, and direct observation, completing legal reports, and testifying in court) is preferred, but not required.

Necessary Special Requirements (in addition to above requirements)

Must be at least 18 years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver’s License and safe driving record for continued employment. New hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer hiring processes: in-person and/or virtual interviews, reference checks, and background checks, which may include a local police, DMV, and sex-offender registry check, polygraph or CVSA, pre- and post-offer psychological evaluations, drug screen, and fingerprint checks through the CBI and/or FBI.

• Frequently works outdoors in all 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 various 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.
• Schedules can be changed with little or no notice and mandatory overtime may be required with little or no advanced notification.
• Frequently required to sit, talk, 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.