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Location : Louisville Police Department - 992 W. Via Appia, Louisville, CO 80027, CO
Job Type: Regular Tier 1
Job Number: 2600064
Department: Police
Division: Operations
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Overview
The Code Enforcement I Officer works within the Police Department's Operations Division under the supervision of a Police Sergeant. The position performs a wide range of duties related to the enforcement of City ordinances, including issues involving overgrown lots, trash and debris, abandoned vehicles, zoning violations, health and sanitation concerns, animal-related violations, noise complaints, and other related code violations. Responsibilities also include assistance with wildlife concerns, animal control matters, aggressive animals, animal bites, and animal cruelty cases.
The Code Enforcement Officer performs a variety of specialized tasks, sometimes under challenging circumstances, to proactively enforce the City's codes and ordinances. Work is primarily conducted independently in the field and requires sound judgment, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with the public.
This position demonstrates a strong commitment to public service and maintains an engaged, professional work ethic. Work is reviewed through observation, conferences, resolution of complaints, and results achieved. Performs other duties as required.
Hiring Range and Salary Range:
Hiring Range:
Code Enforcement I: $28.82 hour to $33.86 hour
Salary Range:
Code Enforcement I: $28.82 hour to $40.85 hour
The position is open until filled. All initial communication regarding your application will come via email, usually from or the recruiter. Please check your email messages frequently and your junk mail during the application process.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Patrols the City for code violations such as overgrown lots, trash, debris, and abandoned vehicles; zoning, trash, health violations, animal violations, noise, assistance with wildlife, aggressive animals, animal bites, animal cruelty, and other related violations.
• Investigates code violations, prepares reports, and resolves the complaint by taking appropriate action.
• Research records to secure the name and address of owners, prepare correspondence notifying the owner of the violation and requesting resolution under the terms of the ordinance, and follow up to ensure compliance.
• Captures, controls, secures, impounds, tranquilizes, euthanizes, and relocates injured or stray and nuisance, or unlicensed animals. Collects and disposes of animal carcasses.
• Composes and drafts suggested ordinance revisions
• Researches data and prepares reports regarding code enforcement activities.
• Documents cases for preparation and presentation at municipal, criminal, civil courts, or other administrative actions. Prepares and introduces evidence in court to support the City's position with regard to the resolution of code violations.
• Handles responses to code violation complaints received by the department and researches and notifies complainants of resolution.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Planning, Zoning, Municipal Court staff, other City Departments, and external partners such as animal shelters, veterinary clinics, and hospitals.
• Performs other work as required.

• This position is considered a critical/essential worker and is therefore responsible for responding to emergencies and/or disasters that may require additional overtime or adjustments to your normal schedule to fit the needs of the organization.

ESSENTIAL SUPERVISORY DUTIES:
None
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regular and predictable attendance required.
• Other duties as assigned.

General Qualifications
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
Code Enforcement Officer I:

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED).
• One (1) year of similar code enforcement, animal control or related experience preferred.
• Two (2) years' experience working in a position requiring high public contact.
• Demonstrated ability to provide outstanding customer service.
• Prefer knowledge of codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations pertaining to nuisance abatement, animals, parking control, and zoning.
• Participate in quarterly training courses through the Colorado Association of Code Enforcement Officials, and other related training courses relevant to the position, as required.
• Must obtain (and maintain) basic certification from the Colorado Association of Code Enforcement Officials (C.A.C.E.O) within first year of employment (or as scheduled by the Police Department), and/or basic animal control officer certification through the National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA), and/or the E.A.S.T. Training Course through Code 3 Associates (in partnership with Colorado State University).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:

• Louisville codes and ordinances, or the ability to learn quickly.
• Geography of the City of Louisville, or the ability to learn quickly.
• Prefer knowledge of laws and regulations governing the licensing, quarantine, impounding, and control of animals.
• Weed species and animal species knowledge preferred.
• Ability to learn how to care for and handle trapped or injured wildlife.
• Computers and related software programs.

Skill in:

• Interpreting and applying municipal codes to field situations in a fair and impartial manner.
• Use of equipment to include operating a code enforcement vehicle, catch poles, traps, tongs, snares, muzzles, defensive weapons, including pepper spray, electronic control devices, and batons, photography equipment, emergency equipment, fire extinguishers, euthanasia tools and equipment, and radio communication equipment. May be required to utilize a body-worn camera.

Ability to:

• Interpret, explain, and enforce the municipal codes with firmness and tact.
• Handle complaints in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Work independently and make sound decisions. Exercise some discretion, when appropriate, based on well-established procedures and municipal regulations.
• Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Work with unpleasant materials such as animal waste and animal carcasses occasionally.
• Administer first aid.
• Assist with traffic control duties.
• Walk one mile at a three-mile-per-hour pace.
• Walk non-stop, up and down, four flights of stairs.
• Ability to work nights, varying shifts, holidays, and weekends as required.
• Lift an animal carcass into a code enforcement vehicle.

Preferred:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience in public/municipal sector.
• Associate degree in a related field.

LICENSE, REGISTRATION, OR CERTIFICATE:

• Successful completion of a polygraph, physical/drug screen, and background examination.
• Basic certification from the Colorado Association of Code Enforcement Officers is preferred.
• A valid Colorado driver's license and acceptable driving record are required.

OTHER NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:
None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:
This position requires frequent and sustained physical exertion. Duties include walking, standing, running, climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting. The employee must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull objects and individuals weighing up to 100 pounds, with or without assistance.
The position requires the ability to respond to physical confrontation, pursue suspects on foot, operate a motor vehicle for extended periods, and work in all weather conditions. Vision, hearing, and physical agility sufficient to perform essential job functions safely and effectively are required.
Must be able to engage in physical restraint, defensive tactics, and arrest procedures, including grappling, controlling resistant individuals, and applying restraints. Must be able to wear and operate with required duty gear and body armor weighing approximately 20-30 pounds for extended periods.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a variety of settings including patrol vehicles, offices, residences, businesses, and outdoor environments. The work environment is often unpredictable and may involve exposure to hazardous, stressful, or potentially dangerous situations.
Duties may require working in all weather conditions, at all hours of the day or night, including weekends and holidays. The position may involve exposure to noise, traffic hazards, communicable diseases, individuals under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and the potential for physical confrontation.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLASSIFICATION: 7720
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The City of Louisville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
The City of Louisville is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process and during employment.
The Human Resources Director has been designated as the compliance coordinator for people with disabilities seeking employment and will provide reasonable accommodation for testing and employment to qualified applicants.
A brochure of offered
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Briefly describe what experience you have from previous positions that you think would make you a good fit for this position.
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Occasionally you may have to work an evening or weekend day and/or holidays when needed? (Flex/Overtime/Holiday Pay applied) Are you available to do this?

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Do you have a driver's license with an acceptable driving record for the last 3 years? (An acceptable driving record does not include DUIs, DWAIs, or major traffic violations).

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Do you have any experience handling trapped or injured wildlife? Or if no experience, are you willing to learn how to do this?
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Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment criminal background investigation, education verification and driving record check?

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When is the last time you ingested, or otherwise used, marijuana?
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Will you take a polygraph examination?

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