Code Enforcement Specialist (City of Star)

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## General Summary

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Conducts field inspections to ensure compliance with conditions of

zoning permits; investigates complaints regarding county/city zoning

ordinance violations; prepares case reports for documentation and

prosecution, and supports Patrol Division as required with traffic

control, crime scene evidence collection, documentation and processing.

Routinely interfaces with property owners, occupants or the general

public to gain willful compliance and cooperation as well as provide

education on applicable codes, policies and procedures. Administers

vehicle related violations and hazards such as abandoned vehicle, radar

trailer, emergency/evidence towing and crash awareness program. This

position is located in the Police Services Bureau, Star Substation.

## Essential Functions

• Investigates selected areas to ascertain compliance with zoning
  
  

regulations and illegal commercial use in residential areas to

include educating owners to gain compliance;

• Participates in legal proceedings by gathering evidence,
  
  

interviewing witnesses/suspects, documenting cases for submission

into legal proceedings then interfacing with prosecuting attorney,

attends court hearings and testifies in jury or court trials;

• Works special events that include nights, weekends, and holidays;
• Must be able to undergo use of force training along with certify on
  
  

reactive impact weapons, oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray and/or

conducted energy devices;

• Receives and responds to calls and inquiries regarding abandoned or
  
  

impounded vehicles, tags the vehicles and arranges for towing;

• Processes the abandoned vehicle paperwork pursuant to Idaho Code and
  
  

Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) procedures;

• Maintains inventory and releases vehicles from Ada County impound
  
  

facility;

• Conducts Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) inspections and
  
  

determines vehicle ownership;

• Distributes, receives, and processes annual Emergency Tow Truck
  
  

Rotation List applications;

• Maintains the Emergency Tow Truck Rotation list in dispatch, issues
  
  

applicable licenses and performs inspections of companies trucks,

tow yards and insurance compliance.

• Additional Functions**\
• Receives and disseminates requests for extra patrol or traffic
  
  

concerns from citizens;

• Represents the Sheriffs Office when presenting towing complaints
  
  

before the BOCC;

• Acts as hearing officer (or refers to supervisor for impounds in
  
  

which involved) for Post Storage Hearings;

• Schedules requests, deploys and recovers the radar trailer including
  
  

maintenance through the Vehicle Shop;

• Assists with the collection of data for grant reporting purposes;
• Assists with the collection of data to identify areas that require
  
  

emphasis efforts;

• Performs related duties and supports Patrol Division as required
  
  

including but not limited to; traffic control, crime scene

management and evidence collection.

## Job Requirements

• Minimum three years experience in reading, understanding and
  
  

enforcing laws, codes and zoning rules, property maintenance and

inspections or an equivalent combination of education and/or

experience, and a high school diploma or equivalent;

• Knowledge of investigative techniques;
• Knowledge of due process requirements;
• Knowledge of location of VIN on all types of vehicles;
• Knowledge of use of all types of office equipment;
• Skill in verbal and written communications to include conflict
  
  

resolution in tense situations;

• Sk ill in the operation of a personal computer and use of Microsoft
  
  

Office programs;

• Ability to learn code enforcement practices;
• Ability to learn zoning ordinances and determine compliance;
• Ability to accurately record, document and prepare case files for
  
  

use in legal action;

• Ability to learn and retain information concerning the law and adapt
  
  

to changes;

• Ability to gather and protect evidence during an investigation;
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and architectural plans;
• Ability to research owner and title information using a variety of
  
  

sources;

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle while pulling a trailer;
• Ability to work effectively in situations that may be highly
  
  

emotional in nature.

• Other Requirements**\
  
  

Must undergo a polygraph examination, background check, and pass an oral

examination;

Must be deputized and wear the uniform of a non-commissioned deputy

sheriff;

Must possess and maintain a valid