Enforcement Officer

Summary

Code Enforcement Officer

This position is responsible for enforcing County Ordinances and State laws in all matters of Code Enforcement. This includes animal enforcement, litter enforcement, property nuisance, zoning enforcement, and mobile home registration.

Job duties and responsibilities include investigation, documentation, and testifying. The officer conducts thorough investigations, proper evidence collection, accurate documentation of the case, and presentation of the case to the court in a professional manner. Officers are responsible for maintaining required training standards, including firearms qualifications, legal updates, and other continuing education assigned.

Minimum level of job-related education: Class 3 Advanced certification from South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (provided within the first year of employment); criminal justice background a plus. Minimum amount of job-related experience: 2-3 years in law enforcement or as a constable.

General/physical requirements include being 21 years of age, possessing a valid SC Driver's License or being willing to relocate to obtain one, knowledge/experience with firearms, ability to remain calm during stressful situations involving the general public and animals, and ability to meet physical requirements such as lifting up to 150lbs, kneeling, running, standing for extended periods of time, etc. Working outside in all elements, working around dangerous animals, hazardous structures, and uneven terrain.

Job Description

Code Enforcement Officer

This position is responsible for enforcing County Ordinances and State laws in all matters of Code Enforcement. This includes animal enforcement, litter enforcement, property nuisance, zoning enforcement, and mobile home registration.

Job duties and responsibilities include investigation, documentation, and testifying. The officer conducts thorough investigations, proper evidence collection, accurate documentation of the case, and presentation of the case to the court in a professional manner. Officers are responsible for maintaining required training standards, including firearms qualifications, legal updates, and other continuing education assigned.

Minimum level of job-related education: Class 3 Advanced certification from South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (provided within the first year of employment); criminal justice background a plus. Minimum amount of job-related experience: 2-3 years in law enforcement or as a constable.

General/physical requirements include being 21 years of age, possessing a valid SC Driver's License or being willing to relocate to obtain one, knowledge/experience with firearms, ability to remain calm during stressful situations involving the general public and animals, and ability to meet physical requirements such as lifting up to 150lbs, kneeling, running, standing for extended periods of time, etc. Working outside in all elements, working around dangerous animals, hazardous structures, and uneven terrain.