Code Enforcement Officer

National Police; Michigan; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charter Township of Chesterfield Building & Code Enforcement Department is seeking a Code Enforcement Officer to uphold township and state regulations. You will inspect buildings and home construction sites, issue citations, and advise homeowners and developers on compliance.

Responsibilities include enforcing codes, monitoring neighborhoods, guiding public safety, and performing other duties as assigned, with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Prior law enforcement training or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Building Department, Planning & Zoning, or Code Enforcement in the public sector.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Michigan driver's license and insured automobile for travel.
• Preferred: five years code enforcement and/or law enforcement experience.
• Preferred: BS&A software experience.
• Preferred: ability to speak/read/understand a language other than English.

Responsibilities

• Enforces township and state codes and ordinances.
• Inspects buildings and home construction sites.
• Issues citations and letters to homeowners or developers.
• Provides information on Township regulations to homeowners and developers.
• Maintains quality of neighborhoods and communities.

Skills

Law enforcement training

Public sector experience

Driver's license (Michigan)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

BS&A software

Job description

The Charter Township of Chesterfield Building & Code Enforcement Department is hiring for a Code Enforcement Officer.

JOB SUMMARY

Under authority of the Director of Building & Code Enforcement, this position will be responsible for the enforcement of Township and State codes and ordinances, and performs various tasks, including, but not limited to: inspects and monitors buildings and home construction sites; issuance of citations and letters to homeowners or developers; provides information on Township regulations to homeowners and developers; preserves the quality of business and neighborhoods; performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education and Experience)

REQUIRED

• Prior law enforcement training or equivalent experience.
• Previous Building Department, Planning & Zoning, or Code Enforcement experience in the Public Sector (i.e., county or municipality).
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Test.
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and an operable insured automobile for authorized travel.

PREFERRED

• Minimum of five (5) years code enforcement and/or law enforcement experience.
• Experience with BS&A software.
• Ability to speak, read and understand a language other than English.

Please refer to attached Job Description for Essential Functions, Skills & Specifications.

This position will work week-days, with occasional Saturdays. Normal business hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.