Code Enforcement Investigator — Field & Court

Lancaster County Economic Development; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster County Economic Development seeks a dedicated professional to enforce county codes and ordinances. The role involves field investigations, interviewing violators and witnesses, and presenting cases in court hearings. You will coordinate enforcement tasks, maintain case files, and respond to citizen inquiries while working under supervision.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years in code enforcement or law enforcement. Association memberships are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three years of code enforcement or law enforcement experience.
• Membership in the Upper State Code Enforcement Association/South Carolina Litter Association preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist and coordinate daily code enforcement tasks and ensure timely processing of violations according to procedures.
• Receive and respond to public inquiries regarding county codes and ordinances; present cases in court hearings.
• Conduct field investigations to identify violations and interview violators, witnesses and informants.
• Prepare and submit notices of confirmed violations and explain abatement options to involved parties.
• Maintain accurate case files, records and reports; update computer database.
• Research zoning and ownership details for non-compliant properties; process fees and fines.

Skills

Code enforcement knowledge

Property ownership research

Public communication

Reading and explaining codes

Case file preparation

Documenting violations

Court evidence preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Three years code enforcement / law enforcement experience

Job description

Lancaster County Economic Development seeks a dedicated professional to enforce county codes and ordinances. The role involves field investigations, interviewing violators and witnesses, and presenting cases in court hearings. You will coordinate enforcement tasks, maintain case files, and respond to citizen inquiries while working under supervision.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years in code enforcement or law enforcement. Association memberships are preferred.