Code Enforcement Officer

Job Location

15151 E Alameda Pkwy
Aurora, Colorado

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization.

At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:
Integrity
, Respect
, Professionalism
, and Customer Service
, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well‑Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On‑site fitness center and overall employee well‑being programs; internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation work spaces

The hiring range for this position is $25.13–$31.42 per hour.

The initial review of applications will begin February 26, 2026. This job announcement is for collecting candidate applications for current and future Code Enforcement Officers. Applicants will be contacted only when a position need is identified, and their qualifications match the position's needs.

Candidates selected for this role must undergo a background investigation and fingerprinting.

The Code Enforcement Officer performs interior and exterior inspections of commercial buildings, structures, multi‑family complexes, residential properties, and developed and undeveloped land to ensure compliance with municipal codes and ordinances relating to public nuisances, zoning, trash, weeds, signs, housing standards, and other duties for the Housing and Community Services Department. The Housing and Community Services Department consists of six divisions:
Neighborhood Support, Animal Services, Housing and Community Development, Community Engagement, Homeless and Behavioral Health Program, and Intervention Programs. The mission of the Housing and Community Services Department is to maintain community appearance and enhance the quality of life in Aurora’s neighborhoods. This is accomplished through a combination of community outreach, education, code enforcement, and numerous neighborhood improvement programs and services.

The staff is dedicated to forming partnerships with neighborhoods, community members, and community groups to strengthen and enhance both the social fabric and physical aspects of Aurora neighborhoods.

• Interpret and enforce City codes and ordinances pertaining to zoning, housing, building, and planning.
• Research property ownership.
• Schedule and perform detailed inspections through the Multi‑Family Systematic Housing Inspection Program (Aurora Health and Housing Code – Chapter 22, Article XV) to maintain or achieve minimum housing standards.
• Coordinate and perform inspections of rental properties to ensure compliance with general housing, electrical, plumbing, and structural maintenance requirements.
• Issue Notices of Violation and make contact with homeowners and businesses.
• Perform site‑plan inspections and reviews, read and interpret maps and plans.
• Conduct investigations, including occupancy violations and illegal businesses.
• Prepare electronic records and reports pertaining to abatements, court actions, daily activities, enforcement actions and inspections.
• Compile documentation for and issue summonses to municipal court.
• Testify in municipal court.
• Photograph and document evidence of violations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Attend neighborhood meetings to discuss and educate community members and businesses about City codes.
• Participate in conflict‑resolution procedures to resolve neighborhood disputes.
• Respond to community members' concerns and complaints, including City Council requests.
• Give presentations to neighborhood associations.
• Act as a liaison…