Code Enforcement Officer

Salary : $46,820.80 Annually

Location : Sebastian, Florida

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2526.20

Department: Police

Division: Code Enforcement

Opening Date: 02/26/2026

Closing Date: 3/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

General Description of Duties

Under the direction of the Police Chief or designee, this position is responsible for performing fieldwork in the investigation and enforcement of regulatory city codes and ordinances pertaining to land use, building conditions, nuisances, signing, landscaping, sanitation, solid waste disposal, waste tire disposal, parking, animals, noise, dumping, license, and related environmental issues.

Essential Job Functions

Conducts field inspections and investigations of properties to determine compliance with ordinances; explains and interprets codes, violations and penalties to owners and occupants; explains methods and procedures for corrective action.

Prepares and serves notice to remove or correct existing violations; writes citations and reinspects and monitors for continued compliance.

Investigates complaints of littering, abandoned vehicles, unsafe structures, signs, landscape, waste disposal, sanitation, non-maintenance of residential property, commercial maintenance code, noise, waste tire disposal and other violations.

Periodically inspects hotels, motels, rooming houses, apartments, restaurants, bars, and other establishments for necessary licenses.

Informs community groups, individual residents, and the general public of all aspects of code compliance, procedures and violations.

Presents cases to the Code Enforcement Board and during Magistrate Hearings as required.

May serve as liaison to City departments and/or regulatory agencies in the investigation and enforcement of codes and ordinances.

Prepares reports and correspondence, maintains records and files, and completes a variety of forms.

Operates an agency vehicle.

Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education and Experience Guidelines

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent; and four (4) years of experience in in code enforcement and complaint resolution or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications:

Possession of Level I Certification through Florida Association of Code Enforcement preferred.

Ability to obtain Level II Certification through Florida Association of Code Enforcement within one (1) year after completion of Level I.

Possession of a valid, State of Florida driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of pertinent local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Knowledge of principles and practices of code enforcement.

Knowledge and principles of customer service and telephone etiquette.

Knowledge of office administration practices, concepts, and automation applications.

Knowledge of municipal code, directives, and procedures and of city services and operations.

Knowledge and principles of customer service and telephone etiquette.

Skill in troubleshooting and problem-solving.

Skill in customer service.

Skill in the use of computers and software/program applications, e.g., spreadsheet and word processing applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.

Ability to perform code enforcement duties in the field.

Ability to understand and analyze data processing reports.

Ability to maintain controls on complex records and analyze data.

Ability to analyze situations accurately and take effective action.

Ability to diagnose and research various solutions.

Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, co-workers, city personnel, and other public or outside agencies.

Ability to accomplish multiple tasks in an efficient manner.

Ability to complete assignments accurately and on a timely basis.

Ability to think and act quickly, calmly, and accurately in emergency situations in accordance with departmental rules and regulations.

Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions.

Ability to work independently with multiple assignments.

Supplemental Information & ADA Items

The work is light work which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.

Manual Dexterity: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Standing or Sitting: Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Visual Acuity: Including color, depth perception, and field vision.WORK ENVIRONMENT

Tasks are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time regular employees are eligible for vacation and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit the City of Sebastian website.

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Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

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Have you ever served in a U.S. Military organization? If yes, what branch of service?

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Beginning date and ending date of active duty: From: (Yr./Mo.) to (Yr./Mo.)

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Date and type of discharge from Military Service.

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Are you currently employed?

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Are you on layoff or subject to recall?

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Have you ever been dismissed, forced to resign or fired from any employment? If yes, please explain.

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Have you ever been disciplined by an employer? If yes, please explain.

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Have you ever been disciplined or fired for fighting, assault, or similar offenses? If yes, please explain.

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May we contact your present employer and previous employers?

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Please identify any exceptions and reasons for not contacting previous employers.

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Have you ever filed an application with the City of Sebastian before? If yes, please provide the date(s).

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Have you ever been employed by the City of Sebastian? if yes, please provide dates.

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Are you at least 19 years of age?

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Are you a citizen of the United States?

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Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?

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Have you ever applied with any other law enforcement agency? If yes, complete the Applications with Other Agencies form provided.

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Have you ever been arrested, received a notice to appear, charged, convicted, pled nolo contendere, or pled guilty to any criminal violation, regardless if the record was sealed or expunged? If yes, please explain.

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Have you ever been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement or received a dishonorable discharge from any Armed Forces of the United States? If yes, please explain.

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Have you ever had a criminal prosecution deferred? If yes, please explain.

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Have you ever had any records sealed or expunged? If yes, please explain.

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Do you consume alcoholic beverages? If yes, what is the frequency?

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Have you ever possessed (actual control) an illegal drug? If yes, please explain.

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Have you used any illegal drug (against or not authorized by law) in the last two years? If yes, please explain.

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Have you ever sold (for monetary profit or acquired for personal gain) or delivered an illegal drug? If yes, please explain.

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Do you possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record? If no, please explain.

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Have you ever received a traffic citation? if yes, please provide the date(s) and type(s) of violation.

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Have you ever been involved in an accident? if yes, please explain.

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Have you ever had a license issued to you from another state? if yes, please provide the state and license number.

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Are you willing to work overtime?

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Are there any hours, shifts, or days you will not work? If yes, please explain.

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Do you have any relatives working at the City of Sebastian?

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Why do you want to work for the Sebastian Police Department?

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Did anyone refer you to the Sebastian Police Department?

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Do you possess a Level I or II certification through Florida Association of Code Enforcement?

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