Code Compliance Officer

Full Job Description

Code Compliance Officer positions conduct field investigations of various businesses and properties for compliance with applicable codes and regulations; investigate complaints of excessive noise, illegal discharges to the storm drain system, off-street abandoned vehicles, off-street illegal parking, excessive towing charges, water waste or theft, unsightly litter, illegal dumping, waste code violations, illegal storage, small animals, temporary signs, rooming house and high occupancy issues, news racks, news bins, fire hazards, brush management, and unabated graffiti; oversee weed abatements; complete impound reports on abandoned vehicles; enforce violations (e.g., franchise agreement, construction, demolition and recycling ordinance, scavenging, waste on private and City property, encroachment, overflowing refuse or recycling containers), false load declarations and improper disposal of waste in accordance with Miramar Landfill regulations, abandoned personal property, transient camp abatements; plan and organize community cleanup events; attend community events; issue misdemeanor/infraction citations and/or notices of violation, serve as a court witness, prepare written reports on findings and actions taken; and perform other duties as assigned.

NOTES:

• Eligible benefited employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
• Code Compliance Officer positions may be required to work unusual shifts, evenings, and/or weekends.

Requirements

You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options:

1. Successful completion of 30 semester/45 quarter college-level units, which MUST include a minimum of 15 semester/22.5 quarter college-level course work in criminal justice and/or administration of justice.
2. One year of full-time experience in the enforcement of codes and ordinances.
3. One year of full-time experience in the investigation of complaints from the public, which MUST include reviewing or interpreting data and/or the responsibility for complaint resolution.
4. A combination of education and experience as specified above equaling one year.

NOTE:

LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):

• Proof of transcripts showing completion of the required course work, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
• For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.

Required documents should be attached electronically to your application.

If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employee Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue – Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101.

Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.

Qualifications

Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system.

If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met.

Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days).

For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.

Additional Information

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting.

Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report.

Certain positions may require additional screening processes, which may include a polygraph examination and/or background investigation.

All of these processes must be successfully completed before employment begins.

A positive test for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may be cause for disqualification or termination of employment.

Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego.

Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.

Rev. 5 - March 13, 2026 (New Recruitment Date)