Code Compliance Officer — Field Investigator & Educator

City of Sunrise; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive bonus

Alternative Work Schedule

Two three-day weekends per month

Job summary

The City of Sunrise is seeking a Code Compliance Officer to enforce city codes, educate residents and businesses, and conduct field inspections. The role focuses on customer service, investigation, and fair enforcement in a dynamic municipal setting.

Effective January 2026, Sunrise offers an Alternative Work Schedule with two three‑day weekends per month and a $3,000 recruitment incentive bonus for qualified candidates who complete the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of GED diploma
• PROOF OF HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLETED EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)

Responsibilities

• Initiates and performs proactive field investigations for non-compliance with or in violation of City codes and ordinances; performs verification and determination of the nature of the violation; prepares and serves notices to remove existing violations; writes Notices of Violation in cases of failure to remove a violation.
• Performs field inspections for compliance with provisions of Florida Statute Chapter 205, Local Business Taxes.
• Conducts detailed inspections for compliance with the City's Property Maintenance and Minimum Housing Ordinances.
• Provides superior customer service and correspondence with citizens who are in violation of city codes; explains actions required to comply with ordinances and provides remedial action alternatives.
• Educates residents and business owners in code purposes and compliance procedures.
• Presents case documentation and information, and testifies at the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate hearings regarding case facts, conditions, findings and relevant code sections.

Skills

Customer service

Investigative skills

Code enforcement

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The City of Sunrise is seeking a Code Compliance Officer to enforce city codes, educate residents and businesses, and conduct field inspections. The role focuses on customer service, investigation, and fair enforcement in a dynamic municipal setting.

Effective January 2026, Sunrise offers an Alternative Work Schedule with two three‑day weekends per month and a $3,000 recruitment incentive bonus for qualified candidates who complete the hiring process.