Community Resource Officer

National Police; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police in Venice, Florida seeks a Code Enforcement Officer to support certified personnel without direct involvement of sworn officers. The role covers enforcing city codes, handling violations, and presenting to the public on enforcement matters.

Responsibilities include assisting officers, issuing citations, inspecting properties, and maintaining records. Requires a high school diploma and relevant Florida certifications, with background checks and CPR certification often required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with two years' experience in regulatory code/ordinance processes.
• Certifications in Florida Code Enforcement Officer Level I, FDLE Parking Enforcement Specialist, FDLE Traffic Control Specialist, and CPR within one year of hire.
• Must have good moral character with no felony or perjury/misrepresentation conviction.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve code/ordinance violations.
• Assist sworn officers and respond to non-emergency calls for assistance.
• Issue parking citations and monitor parking zones.
• Perform traffic control at accidents, school crossings, hazardous situations and events.
• Explain City codes to citizens and provide corrective-action guidance.
• Maintain radio contact with supervisors and police personnel.
• Drive city vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Inspect properties for code compliance.
• Prepare violation cases for Board consideration and testify as needed.
• Maintain thorough records and stay current with codes and licenses.
• May present to public groups on code enforcement.

Skills

Code enforcement

Public presentations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Florida Code Enforcement Officer Level I

FDLE Parking Enforcement Specialist

FDLE Traffic Control Specialist

CPR

Job description

Salary: $50,865.29 – $74,261.79 Annually

Position Summary:

Performs a variety of duties in support of certified law enforcement personnel that do not require the direct involvement of a sworn officer.

Certain essential city services are required to be maintained in any civil emergency. Depending upon the type of emergency, any and all employees may be activated as essential employees in the event of an emergency.

Essential Functions:

• Receives, records, investigates and resolves code/ordinance violation complaints.
• Assists sworn officers with various duties and responds to non-emergency calls for assistance.
• Patrols parking zones in designated areas to monitor parking restrictions. Writes and issues citations to owners of vehicles in violation of city parking regulations.
• Performs traffic control for accident scenes, school crossing, hazardous situations and special events.
• Provides front lobby receptionist duties and administrative support as required. Responds to inquiries regarding departmental operations.
• Maintains radio contact with designated supervisors and police personnel when appropriate.
• Safely and efficiently drives and operates city vehicles as required.
• Inspects properties and buildings to ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, City codes and ordinances.
• Explains City codes and ordinances to citizens or affected parties and provides technical advice regarding corrective actions.
• Issues letters for voluntary compliance and notice of violations to secure code/ordinance compliance. Conducts re-inspections to determine if appropriate corrective action has been taken.
• Initiates actions against owners failing to comply with City code/ordinance violations. Prepares code ordinance violation cases for consideration by the City Code Enforcement Board and testifies at board meetings as required.
• Accurately and legibly completes and maintains records, reports, forms, case files and other required documentation.
• Responsible for staying current with all applicable codes, standards and licenses.
• Safely and efficiently drives and operates city vehicles as required.
• May be required to make presentations to public groups and community organizations on code enforcement.

Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent with two (2) years experience that provides a working knowledge of regulatory code and ordinance processes.
• Must possess, or have the ability to obtain within one (1) year from date of hire, certifications in Florida Code Enforcement Officer Level I, Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Parking Enforcement Specialist, FDLE Traffic Control Specialist, & Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Must be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background check, with no conviction of felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement.