Police Assistant/Code Compliance Officer

City of Tolleson; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tolleson is seeking qualified individuals to join our team as a Police Assistant/Code Compliance Officer. This role blends police support with code enforcement duties to promote public safety and ensure compliance with city codes.

Responsibilities include investigations, issuing notices of violation, inspecting properties and alleys, handling non-emergency calls, testifying in court, and maintaining reports and databases.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 1 year related experience or equivalent.
• Valid Arizona driver's license required.
• Bilingual (Spanish) highly preferred.
• Rotating shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine investigations and respond to public complaints.
• Identify code compliance issues and prepare notices of violation.
• Inspect and re-inspect properties and alleys for code issues.
• Monitor and enforce vehicle-related and parking codes as assigned.
• Issue citations for civil and minor criminal traffic charges.
• Provide evidence collection, crime scene support, and booking assistance.
• Prepare and maintain reports, files and applicable databases.
• Provide customer service and testify in court regarding code violations.

Skills

Safe operation of a vehicle

Customer service principles

Job-specific equipment

Applicable federal, state, and local |

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Tolleson is seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Police Assistant/Code Compliance Officer. This position performs a combination of police support and code compliance duties to promote public safety and compliance with City codes and regulations. Responsibilities include conducting routine investigations and responding to public complaints; identifying code compliance issues and preparing notices of violation; inspecting and re-inspecting properties and alleys for issues such as weed abatement, abandoned vehicles, graffiti, garbage, homeless camps, uncontrolled water flow, dust control, unsafe structures, and business license infractions; monitoring bulk trash compliance; responding to non-emergency police calls where there is no suspect on scene or threat of active violence; taking police reports that do not require follow-up; issuing citations for civil and minor criminal traffic charges; assisting with traffic control and ordinance enforcement; providing evidence collection and crime scene support; providing administrative and booking support; preparing and maintaining reports, files, and applicable databases; providing customer service; testifying in court regarding code violations; and performing related work as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED and one (1) year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience. Valid Arizona driver's license required. Bilingual (Spanish) highly preferred.

Note: This position requires rotating shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Knowledge of

• - Safe operation of a vehicle
• - Customer service principles
• - Job-specific equipment
• - Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• - Modern office technology

Skills in

• - Following directions and meeting established standards
• - Providing attention to detail in assignments
• - Successfully resolving identified violations
• - Utilizing necessary work equipment and tools
• - Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards
• - Providing customer service
• - Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications
• - Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, and others to effectively exchange information and receive work direction

Physical Requirements/Work Conditions

Positions in this class may require standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling, bending, twisting, climbing, talking, hearing, seeing, and operating foot controls while driving. The position has an overall heavy physical strength classification, which may include exerting 50–100 pounds occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, or up to 10–20 pounds constantly.

Work is primarily performed from a vehicle and may involve exposure to varying environmental and physical hazards while conducting inspections or responding to calls. Protective equipment such as safety goggles, ear plugs, boots, or gloves may be required depending on conditions.

Full Salary Range for Position:

$29.60—$32.31 Hourly

Salary for internal promotion Section 603 of Employee Handbook.

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO