Code Enforcement Officer - Temporary Position

Code Enforcement Officer - Temporary Position Date Posted:

Friday, August 21, 2026

Police

5-step program:
Starting $56,705;
Step #1: $61,102;
Step #2: $65,499;
Step #3: $69,897;
Step #4: $74, 294;
Step #5: $78,691; FLSA:
Non-Exempt

4 - 10 hour shifts

The City of Federal Heights is looking to fill a temporary full-time Code Enforcement Officer position.

This position will end in December 2026.

• Enforceslocal ordinances and state statutes related to abandoned vehicles, animals,trash, weeds, and zoning violations. Patrols city to identify and addressviolations. Issues verbal and written warnings and/or summons to violators.
  
  Follows-up on notices issued. Writes reports and testifies in court when required. Responds to public inquiries, complaints, concerns and suggestions.
  
  Interprets and explains codes and ordinances.
• Trapsand captures animals and transports to shelter. Destroys animals when necessary. Removes dead animals from streets and disposes of them properly.
  
  Investigates animal cruelty violations. Verifies automobile VIN numbers. Tagsabandoned vehicles and arranges towing. Prepares vehicle impound documentation.
• Preparesannual code enforcement budget for review by supervisor and department director. Prepares records of daily activities; maintains files. Preparesannual statistical reports and maintains database. Maintains high level of customer service. Attends community meetings as needed. Assists with special programs and events.
• Ongoing training with animals, animal investigations, up-to-date awareness of zoonosis.
  
  Assistance with animal awareness and training for a county or northern region,

• Knowledge of applicable City, county, State and federal statutes, regulations, ordinancesand codes.
• Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the Federal Heights Police Department.
• Knowledge of various breeds of wild and domestic animals.
• Knowledge of geography of Federal Heights and surrounding areas.
• Skillin working with the public in a positive and effective manner.
• Skillin humane handling of wild or domestic animals.
• Skillin managing multiple tasks efficiently.
• Skillin the safe use of various animal handling equipment including traps,extendable baton, tranquilizer gun and pole syringe.
• Abilityto handle confrontation and diffuse situations.
• Abilityto observe and exercise reason and good judgment.
• Abilityto collect, assemble and recollect facts and details.
• Abilityto read and interpret various codes, rules, regulations and laws.
• Abilityto communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Abilityto work independently and exercise good judgment and decision-making.
• Abilityto operate standard office equipment including multi line telephone, 10-key,facsimile machine, copier and printer.
• Abilityto use standard computer equipment and software including word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications.
• Abilityto establish and maintain effective working relationships with City management,employees, law enforcement personnel, citizens and the general public.
• High School graduation or equivalent plus one year of work experience including customer service.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

• Valid Colorado Drivers License and good driving record,current rabiesvaccine.

• Physicalactivities include frequent sitting and regular standing, walking, running,kneeling, crouching/stooping/squatting, twisting upper body, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, dragging up to 75 pounds; coordination, jumping;hearing, seeing, speaking, and manual dexterity.
• Work outdoors in heat and cold, uneven terrain, and in confined spaces; handlingvicious or dangerous animals; interactions with upset or angry individuals.
• Maybe exposed to infectious diseases.
• Frequentdriving is required.

The City of Federal Heights provides the following benefits to employees: 11 holidays, vacation accruals for full-time employees are based on years of service from  hours per month. Full-time firefighters accrue vacation based on…