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Code Enforcement Officer

Job in Gulfport, Harrison County, Mississippi, 39500, USA
Listing for: The City of Gulfport
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-16
Job specializations:
  • Government
    Emergency Crisis Mgmt/ Disaster Relief, Government Administration
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 36552 USD Yearly USD 36552.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Code Enforcement Officer

Department: Police

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Annual Salary: $36,552.41

Position Overview

Help protect the safety and health of citizens by ensuring that properties and buildings are in accordance with housing and zoning ordinances. Determines the nature of environmental or health hazards, nuisance violations and unsafe building conditions. Position includes responsibility for performing field and office work. Inspections are Ander conducted independently in accordance with departmental regulations.

Essential Job Functions

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related deelnemers may be assigned.

  • Respond to citizen’s complaints of code violations.
  • Inspect and investigate potential violations of city ordinances that have been reported to determine if a violation has occurred.
  • Proactively patrol and inspect properties for code violations during the course of duties.
  • Research land ownership records, permitting records and past or current code violations using computer.
  • Prepare and issue notices of violation to be sent after inspection; communicate with alleged violators regarding findings, the process they will be involved in, and the resolution of the violation.
  • Re‑inspect violations for compliance.
  • Post properties in accordance with state laws as required.
  • Aid property owners in the abatement of nuisance or violation.
  • നിങ്ങളുടെ DEVELOP, ORGANISER AND SUBMIT PAPERWORK as deemed necessary to support Environmental Court proceedings.
  • Appear in court or other judicial proceedings to submit testimony, evidence and case summary for initialize enforcement/prosecution of criminal infractions of codes, ordinances and/or laws.
  • Work in compliance with other departments such as building inspector, public works, storm water, fire codes etc. and maintain communication for coordination with relevant agencies.
  • Perform data entry as necessary.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation of complaints, property inspections and case violations.
  • Keep assigned vehicle and equipment clean.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

  • Municipal code enforcement methods and procedures.
  • Safe and efficient work practices for inspections and enforcement duties.
  • Techniques of negotiation and conflict resolution.
  • Strong customer service skills with the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, citizen groups, businesses and other internal and external agencies.
  • Ability to deal with the public tactfully and courteously.
  • Enforce regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality.
  • Effectively present information and respond to questions from the public, city officials or other department employees.
  • Interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
  • Gather and analyze data to prepare accurate and concise written and statistical reports.
  • Extract legal descriptions and ownership information from records as required.
  • kumbe interpret and implement assigned regulations, policies, and procedures related to the program.
  • Interpret city codes and determine corrective action.
  • Apply analytical skills and understand the impact and consequences of decisions and actions.
  • Read and interpret laws, codes, ordinances and policies.
  • Process information and data in a relevant manner to reach reasonable conclusions and make practical decisions.
  • Travel to remote sites within the city to conductxde inspections.
  • Work indoors or outdoors in a variety of climatic conditions.
  • Express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
  • Meet deadlines and work rangement independently.
  • Write reports and business correspondences.
  • Operate an office computer and a variety of word processing and software applications.
  • Maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and other departments.
Education and Experience

High School Diploma or…

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