Code Compliance Officer - Bisbee

Cochise County; Bisbee (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Arizona State Retirement System

Job summary

Cochise County in Bisbee is seeking a Code Compliance Officer to organize, prioritize, investigate, and resolve a high volume of violations and nuisance complaints under the Merit System Rules. Duties include inspections, notices, hearings, and enforcement actions while ensuring due process and safety.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years in code enforcement, zoning, or related fields.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of code compliance, zoning, land use, or related enforcement experience.
• Valid Arizona driver's license and county insurance eligibility.
• Pre-employment background screening required.

Responsibilities

• Investigates and responds to violations and complaints.
• Inspects properties for compliance with regulations.
• Issues warnings and notices of violations and prepares hearing documentation.
• Maintains records and coordinates abatement activities.

Skills

English (reading/writing)

Communication

Investigation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Arizona Driver's License

Job description

CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER - BISBEE

CLASSIFIED: Position is subject to the provisions of the Merit System Rules pursuant to Arizona Law.

OPENS: Tuesday, August 25, 2026

CLOSES: Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 5 p.m.

ANTICIPATED RATE OF PAY: $20.78 to $22.11 hourly plus a comprehensive benefits package to include membership in the Arizona State Retirement System.

PLEASE NOTE: All positions at Cochise County require a pre-employment background screening.

NATURE OF WORK

Under general supervision, organizes, prioritizes, investigates, and tries to resolve a large volume of Development Services’ violation and complaints; may occasionally investigate or assist with other County nuisance complaints including debris and trash that is deposited in public roadways and private and public lands; performs related work as assigned. As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

TYPICAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)

Investigates and responds to complaints and suspected violations; conducts inspections of commercial and residential properties on a complaint basis, or as otherwise authorized, for compliance with State and County regulations; issues warnings and notices of violations for infractions of applicable regulations; explains regulations to property owners; maintains records of enforcement activities and inspections; prepares violation pre-hearing memorandums and complaints and presents them at hearings held by the County Hearing Officer; prepares hazard abatement liens and presents them at hearings held by the Board of Supervisors as required; provides safety instruction; educates community groups, private enterprises, and public agencies; investigates or assists with other County nuisance matters as assigned including debris or trash on public or private property and coordinates necessary abatement activities; may perform lead or supervisory functions as assigned. High school diploma or equivalent; three (3) years experience in code compliance, zoning, land use, building, planning, property inspection, regulatory enforcement, or a related field. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License and the ability to be covered by county insurance.

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved may be considered.

Good knowledge of:

• operational characteristics, services and activities of code compliance;
• pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations;
• investigation, inspection, and enforcement procedures;
• administrative enforcement procedures, due process, and case preparation;
• principles and practices of zoning;
• methods of researching property ownership, parcel information, permits, zoning, and land-use records;
• anti-littering laws, ordinances and regulations;
• utilizing computer systems and applications used for case management, property research, report preparation, photo documentation, and records management

Good skill in:

• preparing clear, accurate, and detailed reports, case files, and documentation for administrative and legal proceedings;
• establishing working relationships with property owners in violation, complainants, neighborhood groups, elected officials and other staff;
• Investigating violations and developing practical solutions and alternatives in solving violations;
• maintaining accurate documentation on code violations;
• preparing detailed and accurate records for use in legal processes;
• organizing and following through with a process requiring precise deadlines and numerous steps;
• dealing tactfully and effectively with the public including in difficult, contentious, and potentially highly visible situations;
• using computer applications, electronic case-management systems, databases, and other technology required for assigned duties.

Ability to:

• establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, other agencies, and the public;
• read, interpret, and apply codes, ordinances, regulations, permits, plans, and other technical documents;
• work independently with appropriate judgment;
• maintain objectivity, consistency, and impartiality when applying County regulations.
• prioritize multiple cases, meet deadlines, and follow enforcement matters through resolution;
• read, write and speak English;
• effectively communicate verbally and in writing both on an individual basis;
• follow written and verbal instruction.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily performed under general supervision in an office setting with appropriate climate controls and outdoors in a variety of climatic conditions. Requires driving throughout the county.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, involves sitting, walking and standing regularly, incumbents may be required to kneel, crouch/squat, crawl, climb, stoop, turn/twist, balance, reach, feel or manipulate with hands.

Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details and verbal instructions, requires emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for those that are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Cochise County is an equal employment opportunity employer.