CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Orland Park; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan through BCBS Illinois

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Employee wellness program

IMRF retirement program with 457(b)

Paid vacation, personal, sick days, &

Holidays

Job summary

The Village of Orland Park’s Police Department seeks a Code Enforcement Officer to enforce municipal codes, zoning, property maintenance, and environmental ordinances. The role includes inspecting rental units and commercial occupancies, promoting voluntary compliance, and pursuing formal enforcement when needed.

You will balance field investigations, proactive patrols, and administrative tasks, maintain precise records with photos and reports, and coordinate with multiple departments to bring

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework in construction technology, criminal justice, geography, planning, or related field.
• Valid Class D Driver's License.
• Acquisition of ICC Property Maintenance Certification and ICC Residential Housing Inspector within six months of hire.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare case files, photos, and reports; knowledge of codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints and conduct field inspections to verify violations.
• Prepare Notices of Violation, issue warnings, and adjudicate court tickets.
• Coordinate multi-department code enforcement and maintain records.
• Attend adjudication hearings and court proceedings as needed.
• Track expenses, issue invoices, and coordinate property liens when applicable.

Skills

Code enforcement knowledge

Investigation skills

Written communication

Conflict resolution

Education

Two years college coursework in construction tech/criminal justice/geography/planning/business

ICC Property Maintenance Certification

ICC Residential Housing Inspector

Job description

Opportunity at a Glance

Join the Village of Orland Park’s award-winning Police Department to perform code compliance enforcement as a Code Enforcement Officer. The Code Enforcement Officer protects the public health, safety, and welfare of the community by ensuring compliance with Village municipal codes, zoning regulations, property maintenance standards, and environmental ordinances. The officer will conduct inspections of residential rental units and commercial occupancies to ensure properties adhere to Village code. This position requires a balance of independent field investigations, proactive patrols, and professional administrative support. The ideal candidate works objectively and courteously with community members, striving for voluntary compliance while initiating formal enforcement or legal measures when necessary. Responsible for performing code compliance enforcement including evaluating, educating, and enforcing Village and related codes and ordinances pertaining to maintaining compliance and ensure the safety, protection and visual enhancement of the community.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include investigating and logging complaints from the general public; and conducting field inspections to verify, document, and photograph violations; preparing Notices of Violation; answering questions, issuing warnings, adjudicating court tickets for violations; taking all necessary steps to bring properties into compliance under adopted ordinances; and coordinating multi-departmental code enforcement. This position also prepares supporting data for court cases; maintains files; works with the Development Services staff, Fire District personnel, Village Attorney, Village Prosecutor, Adjudication Hearing Officer and judges as needed; attending adjudication hearings and court when necessary; preparing reports and maintaining records of work performed; attending meetings as required. Confers with building owner and/or tenants on property maintenance practices and related matters of safety; inspects businesses for possible violations; performs annual inspection/re-inspections to licensed businesses to ensure code compliance; performs rental unit inspections on all licensed rental premises and coordinates any required information as required with the crimefree housing officer; and confers with business owner, property owner/tenants for possible solutions to problems. Additionally, this role will track expenses and fines, issue invoices, and coordinates filing of property liens as applicable; maintains knowledge of existing and changing codes and regulations; coordinates with Code Enforcement Manager to assist, research, prepare and make recommendations related to changes in and/or adoption of codes; and perform other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate will promote and support the overall mission of the Village by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; and act in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Two (2) years of college level course work in construction technology, criminal justice, geography, planning, business or related field. Candidates with any combination of education, experience, and training that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities listed will be considered. Possession of a valid Class “D” Driver’s License. This position requires the acquisition and maintenance of both a valid International Code Council (ICC) Property Maintenance Certification and ICC Residential Housing Inspector within six (6) months of date of hire. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, and effective conflict resolution techniques; knowledge of Code Enforcement practices, including investigation requirements, procedures to abate code enforcement violations including health, safety and public nuisances, requirements for court cases, issuance of citations; effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public; superb verbal and written communication skills; knowledge of existing and changing codes and regulations; ability to create accurate and detailed recordkeeping/data entries to include case notes, photos, daily and monthly reports. In addition, this role must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted while performing work duties often where relations may be confrontational or strained.

Compensation & Benefits

The Village of Orland Park offers a competitive market total rewards package that includes a base salary range between $78,873.74 and $108,905.23, depending on experience and qualifications.

This position is represented by IBEW Local 134 and is eligible for the Village of Orland Park’s comprehensive employee benefits program.

• medical plan designs offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• employee wellness program
• Retirement benefits through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) are provided along with the option to participate in a 457(b) plan with Nationwide.
• paid vacation, personal, sick days, and holidays.