Code Enforcement Officer

City-of-Montgomery,-Al; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Montgomery is seeking a qualified Property Maintenance Inspector to enforce codes and regulations, focusing on inspecting structures, gathering evidence, and coordinating with contractors and City departments under MPD guidance.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, APOSTC certification, and at least two years in a law enforcement role. The position requires independent decision-making and preparing materials for hearings and enforcement actions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with APOSTC certification.
• At least two years of law enforcement experience requiring independent decision-making.
• Experience with evidence collection, investigation, and preparing materials for administrative or court proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Inspect residential and commercial structures for compliance with the International Property Maintenance Code and related regulations.
• Coordinate with contractors and other City departments to enforce codes and respond to enforcement actions.
• Prepare legal documentation and present cases in administrative hearings and court, overseeing nuisance abatement and enforcement activities.

Job description

Salary Information

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.
**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations**

Nature of Work

The fundamental reason this classification exists
is to inspect residential and commercial structures and lots for compliance
with the International Property Maintenance Code, ordinances, and related
regulations and requirements. Employees in this class serve as the department’s
APOSTC-certified law enforcement professional, responsible for directing and
coordinating complex, multi-party, or escalated code enforcement cases that go
beyond routine inspection duties. Work responsibilities involve developing case
strategies, ensuring due process, preparing legal documentation, presenting
cases in administrative hearings and court, approving or authorizing higher-level
enforcement actions, overseeing nuisance and weed abatement activities at a
program level, coordinating with contractors and other City departments, and
providing guidance and technical direction to Property Maintenance Inspectors
and administrative staff. Fieldwork focuses on case verification, evidence
gathering, or high-risk assessments rather than routine inspections. The work
is performed independently, with review to ensure compliance, procedural
accuracy, and program effectiveness. This position reports to the Chief
Property Maintenance Inspector.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED,
current certification by the Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training
Commission (APOSTC) and at least two (2) years of experience in a law
enforcement role requiring independent decision-making, evidence collection,
investigation, documentation of violations, and preparation of materials for
administrative or court proceedings, or other APOST-certified position
involving complaint response, ordinance or statutory enforcement, and
interaction with the public in an enforcement capacity.
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NOTE:​ Qualifying education, training, and
experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to
perform the job will be considered.

Special Requirements

Must
be willing to work outdoors in all types of weather and be exposed to insects,
rodents, unfriendly pets, and poisonous vegetation.� Must possess and maintain a valid driver's
license as needed to operate city vehicles. This classification operates under
the authority and framework of the Montgomery Police Department (MPD), deriving
its enforcement powers from the MPD standards.

Additional Information

• BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance; paid annual and sick leave; paid holidays; and participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) retirement program.
• DRUG TEST: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).
• BACKGROUND CHECK: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.).
• EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.
• REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Montgomery Personnel Board reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at [phone].
• I9: Prior to your employment, you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
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