Code Enforcement Officer - Police

Overview

The City of Louisville is looking for a Code Enforcement Officer
. This position will work within our Police Department’s Operations Division and under the supervision of a Police Sergeant. Responsibilities include enforcing City ordinances related to overgrown lots, trash and debris, abandoned vehicles, zoning, health violations, animal violations, noise, wildlife assistance, animal control, aggressive animals, animal bites, animal cruelty, and other related violations.

The Code Enforcement Officer performs a variety of specialized tasks, at times under difficult circumstances, to proactively enforce the City's codes. Work is performed with independence in the field, making decisions requiring judgment, discretion, and diplomacy. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to public service through an engaged and professional work ethic. Work is reviewed through observation, conferences, complaints resolved, and results obtained.

Performs other work as required.

All initial communication regarding your application will come via email usually from  
or the recruiter. Please check your email messages frequently and your junk mail during the application process.

• Patrols the City for code violations such as overgrown lots, trash, debris, and abandoned vehicles; zoning, trash, health violations, animal violations, noise, assistance with wildlife, aggressive animals, animal bites, animal cruelty and other related violations.
• Investigates code violations, prepares reports and resolves the complaint by taking appropriate action.
• Researches records to secure name and address of owners, prepares correspondence notifying owner of the violation and requests resolution under terms of the ordinance, and follows up to ensure compliance.
• Captures, controls, secures, impounds, tranquilizes, euthanizes, relocates injured or stray and nuisance, or un-licensed animals. Collects and disposes of animal carcasses.
• Composes and drafts suggested ordinance revisions
• Researches data and prepares reports regarding code enforcement activities.
• Documents cases for preparation and presentation at municipal, criminal, civil courts, or other administrative actions. Prepares and introduces evidence in court to support the City's position with regard to the resolution of code violations.
• Handles responses to code violation complaints received by the department and researches and notifies complainants of resolution.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Planning, Zoning, Municipal Court staff, other City Departments, and external partners such as animal shelters or veterinary clinics and hospitals.
• Regular attendance required
• Performs other work as required.

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
• One year of similar code enforcement, animal control or related experience preferred.
• Two years’ experience working in a position requiring high public contact.
• Outstanding customer service skills required.
• Prefer knowledge of codes, ordinances, laws and regulations pertaining to nuisance abatement, animals, parking control and zoning
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge of these areas is preferred:

• City codes and ordinances or ability to learn quickly.
• Geography of the City of Louisville or ability to learn quickly.
• Prefer knowledge of laws and regulations governing the licensing, quarantine, impounding, and control of animals.
• Weed species and animal species knowledge preferred.
• Ability to learn how to care and handle trapped or injured wildlife.
• Computers and related software programs.

Skill in:

• Interpreting and applying municipal codes to field situations in a fair and impartial manner.
• Use of equipment to include operating a code enforcement vehicle, catch poles, traps, tongs, snares, muzzles, defensive weapons including pepper spray, electronic control devices and batons, photography equipment, emergency equipment, fire extinguishers, euthanasia tools and equipment, and radio communication equipment. May be required to utilize a body worn camera.

Ability to:

• Interpret, explain, and enforce the municipal codes with firmness and tact.
• Handle complaints in a courteous and efficient…