ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

City of Dearborn Career Opportunities; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

The City of Dearborn Career Opportunities is seeking a part-time Enforcement Officer to work in the Police Department. This position involves enforcing local ordinances throughout the city, monitoring compliance, and patrol work across various areas including parks and parking lots.

Candidates must have a valid Michigan Driver’s License and be able to communicate effectively in English. A minimum of a high-school diploma or G.E.D. is required, along with the ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Michigan Driver’s License with an excellent driving record.
• Must communicate effectively in English to write reports.
• Prior law enforcement or related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrol structures, city-owned parking areas, and parks.
• Operate the city vehicle safely while obeying traffic laws.
• Prepare reports, citations, and testify in court.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Report writing

Customer service

Education

High-school diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

City vehicle

Computers

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Police Department - Dearborn, MI 48126

Position Type: Part Time

SALARY: $15.00 per hour starting

MINIMUM AGE: 18 years of age

Enforcement Officers work three shifts – day, afternoon & evening; rotating weekends are required. This year‑round position works 28 hours per week. Some holidays, snow emergencies and special events are required. Up to a four‑week in‑house training program will take place M‑Th 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (for all hires regardless of assigned shift). All shifts work rotating weekends.

General Description

This is limited authority, sworn public safety work enforcing local ordinances across the city including parks. The officer operates a police ordinance enforcement vehicle to respond to related parking complaints, patrol public streets and parks, city‑owned parking lots, parking meters, structures, commercial parking areas, and enforce local and parking ordinances. The position is also responsible for monitoring policy and procedure compliance, city code and blight ordinances, and will be subject to occasional abnormal work hours for snow emergencies, etc. This work falls under the general supervisor of the Ordinance Enforcement Coordinator and the CICSU Sergeant; however, the Enforcement Officer is expected to exercise independent judgment and initiative.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Patrol structures, city‑owned parking areas, residential and commercial parking areas, parks, and any other areas to enforce city ordinances, on foot or by vehicle.
• Demonstrate personal character, temperament and judgment to effectively respond to complaints.
• Operate the city vehicle safely and prudently while obeying all traffic laws and general orders.
• Follow verbal and written instructions and learn assigned tasks and procedures readily.
• Use strong verbal skills and communicate with a diverse public in a respectful and professional manner.
• Operate computers both in the ordinance enforcement vehicle and at the station.
• Prepare written and computer‑generated reports, citations, and records, and testify in court.
• Withstand and endure adverse weather conditions as required by the assignment.
• Learn city streets, locations of businesses, and provide directions to the public.
• Pick up and deliver crowd‑control fencing, portable generators, traffic cones, etc.
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.
• Assist other city departments in emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Michigan Driver’s License with an excellent driving record.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English to write concise reports.
• Must satisfactorily complete a 3–4 week departmental training class and FTO program.
• Minimum of a high‑school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent (college‑level coursework preferred).
• Must be able to make rounds on foot or by vehicle and lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Prior law enforcement, inspection or security‑related public contact experience.