Police Officer​/Code Enforcement Officer

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The City of Lampasas is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer/Code Enforcement Officer.

Summary of Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical duties in support of the City’s local code enforcement program; monitors and enforces a variety of applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations related to zoning, land use, nuisance housing, building codes, health and safety, blight, graffiti, water waste, and other matters of public concern; and serves as a resource and provides information on City regulations to property owners, residents, businesses, the general public, and other City departments and divisions.

This position is a sworn Police Officer assigned primarily to Code Enforcement duties. Assignment to Code Enforcement does not limit the officer’s responsibility, authority, or obligation to perform the full range of duties of a Police Officer. The officer must meet and maintain all requirements, certifications, and standards applicable to the position of Police Officer and may be required to perform traditional law enforcement duties as operational needs of the Department require.

Starting salary is $26.620/hour ($55,369.60 annually), DOQ, plus excellent benefits.

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Operations, services, and activities of a municipal code compliance program;
• Pertinent codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations pertaining to zoning, nuisance abatement, property maintenance, building, health and safety, and related areas;
• Procedures involved in the enforcement of codes and regulations including methods and techniques of conducting and documenting field investigations;
• City services and organizational structure as they relate to code compliance;
• Legal actions applicable to code enforcement compliance;
• Effective public relations practices;
• Principles and procedures of record keeping;
• Methods and techniques of business correspondence and technical report preparation;
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications;
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices;
• Geographic features and locations within the area served

Skill/Ability to:

• Independently perform a full range of municipal code enforcement and compliance duties;
• Interpret and apply applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations related to zoning, nuisance abatement, and health and safety issues;
• Inspect and identify violations of applicable codes and ordinances;
• Enforce pertinent codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations with impartiality and efficiency;
• Respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service in a fair, tactful, and firm manner;
• Investigate complaints and mediate resolutions in a timely and tactful manner;
• Prepare accurate and detailed documentation of investigation findings;
• Maintain complex logs, records, and files;
• Research, compile, and collect data;
• Prepare clear and concise technical reports;
• Make oral presentations and testify in court;
• Work independently in the absence of supervision;
• Read County Assessors maps and property profiles;
• Read and interpret legal documents and descriptions;
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• Type and enter data accurately at a speed necessary for successful job performance;
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Perform the essential functions of a Police Officer position, including responding to emergencies, enforcing criminal laws, and operating within Department policies and procedures.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• High school graduation, or its equivalent, plus a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a certified police officer;
• or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Certificates and Licenses Required

• Valid Drivers’ License;
• Current and valid Texas Commission of Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Peace Officer license (must be maintained for the duration of employment);
• Code Enforcement Officer certification (must be able to obtain within one year of appointment)

How to apply

Applications may be either be submitted online pasas.org or picked up at the Lampasas Police Department located at 301 East Fourth Street, Lampasas, Texas 76550. Please note that applicants are required to complete a City of Lampasas Employment Application. Any questions regarding this position may be directed to the Assistant Police Chief, Charlie Boswell, at  or by calling . Applicants must be able to pass a physical and drug screen, and background check.

Open until filled. EOE/ADA