Compliance Officer - Police Department

Status: Full-time, onsite

Department: Police Department Job Purpose: The Code Compliance Officer is responsible for enforcement of Nuisance Ordinances adopted by the City. The purpose of the Code Compliance Officer is to identify, document, and resolve grass, garbage, illegal vehicles and other nuisance violations. This employee will be a non-commissioned member of the University City Police Department. Examples of Common Tasks: The following duties are normal for this position, but not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required as assigned. Performs routine patrols and nuisance inspections out in the public Notifies and communicates directly with property owners and/or occupants of existing nuisance violations Maintains Department property files including documentation of violations Prepares violation reports Performs follow-up inspections of existing violations as required Attends Administrative Adjudication court as necessary Ability to enforce City ordinances with firmness, tact, and impartiality Desired Knowledge, SKILLS, and Abilities: Must be especially courteous and customer-service oriented Ability to explain ordinances, processes, and procedures Ability to function well under sometimes hostile situations Ability to work as a team member and to foster a teamwork environment Ability to be decisive, exercise initiative, and sound judgment Ability to prepare and maintain records and prepare reports and forms on time Ability to balance and prioritize simultaneous calls and assignments Ability to cope with frequent interruptions and adapt to changing needs Ability to work autonomously and independently

Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent Excellent communication skills Basic personal computer knowledge Current & valid driver's license Experience working with public under emotionally trying circumstances Preferably 2-3 years of professional experience; in a related field preferred but not required Overall Physical Strength Demands: This position is split with about 50% office and 50% out in the field. Travel between locations is required. -Physical strength for this position is indicated below with X - Sedentary Light X Medium Heavy Very Heavy Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts regularly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. regularly. Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. regularly. Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. regularly.

Work Environment: C Regularly Over 70% F Frequently 41% to 70% O Occasionally 16% to 40% R Rarely Up to 15% N Never 0% Physical Demand: Sitting F Talking C Hearing C Feeling attributes of objects (e.g., determining size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with fingertips) R Grasping C Pushing O Standing F Walking F Driving F Reaching with hands/arms C Stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling F Climbing or balancing O Repetitive wrist, and or finger movement C Moving up and down from/to sitting position on the floor O Physical support and care of children (e.g. diapering, feeding, positioning, etc.) N Enviro Nmental Conditions: C Regularly Over 70% F Frequently 41% to 70% O Occasionally 16% to 40% R Rarely Up to 15% N Never 0% Environmental Condition: Work in confined spaces (crawl spaces, shafts, pipelines) R Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) R Varying, inclement outdoor weather conditions F Vibration R Work in hazardous traffic conditions (does not include regular traffic commute) R Extreme cold (non-weather; 1 hour) R Extreme heat (non-weather; >100 deg. F for > 1 hour) R Subject to oils (mechanical or food) N Required to wear a respirator N Fumes or airborne particles N Work near moving mechanical parts N Work in high, dangerous places N Risk of electrical shock N Potentially hazardous bodily fluids N Potentially hazardous or cancer-causing agents or chemicals N