Code Enforcement Officer – Police Department

The Town of Avon, Colorado, is accepting applications for full time, year-round Code Enforcement Officers with the Town of Avon’s Police Department.

The position of Code Enforcement Officer performs a variety of field work in support of the Avon Police Department community policing initiatives to include providing community education on topics regarding parks, preserve space, animal complaints, enforcing parking violations and issuing parking warnings and /or citations and code compliance calls. CRO can provide support on medical calls, motor vehicle accidents, traffic control and providing general visitor information. This is a non-sworn position.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position works primarily in a police patrol vehicle under a wide variety of weather conditions to include sub-zero temperatures, snow, rain, sleet, and hail. Personnel are subject to traffic hazards while patrolling and responding to emergencies in all traffic and weather conditions. Personnel are exposed to verbal and physical abuse while performing assigned duties and may be threatened and/or attacked with dangerous weapons while dealing with criminals, emotionally disturbed individuals, and persons with highly contagious diseases. Must physically restrain and transport stray domestic animals. May also patrol by bicycle or on foot; as well as perform duties in a standard office environment.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License 30 days after the hire date. Must successfully complete background investigation, polygraph, psychological and medical examination; as well as pass a drug screening. A High School diploma or GED with a minimum of two years public contact experience in a law enforcement environment is preferred. Spanish bilingual preferred but not required.

APPLY NOW! Interested candidates must submit an application and a list of three (3) references to jobs@avon.org. The Town reserves the right to suspend or extend the posting deadline based on receipt of qualified candidates. A background check, drug and alcohol test, and reference checks will be required prior to employment. The Town of Avon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TOWN OF AVON BENEFIT GUIDE

Benefits for full-time employees include:

• Retirement match of 11%
• Life insurance, LTD
• Complimentary Avon Recreation Center pass
• Health, Rx, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid vacation, personal & sick days, and holidays

TOWN OF AVON CULTURE STATEMENT

Town Employees provide excellent public service to the Avon community through a shared commitment to the core values of the Town of Avon Culture Statement.

The Town of Avon is responsible for much of what goes on in this one-of-a-kind town. Whether it’s fixing a pothole, hosting an event in picturesque Nottingham park, teaching swim lessons in our 40,000 sq. ft., full-service Recreation Center, or providing police services, our team is behind it. Whether you’re looking for a full-time career or a seasonal part-time job, the Town of Avon is a great place to work and grow. We offer a wide variety of positions, fantastic locations, supportive leadership, and excellent benefits. 

VALUES:

Public Service: We are committed to an effective, community-focused organization that passionately engages and serves our residents, property owners, businesses, and guests.

Openness: We are open, transparent, complete, objective and respectful of opposing views with all Town officials and with the public in our decisions and actions.

Leadership: We perform our work with commitment, passion, collaboration, fairness, honesty and courage to elevate our performance, the performance of our co-workers, and the character of our community.

Integrity: We are professional, ethical, responsible and accountable in our decisions and actions.

Stewardship: We are custodians and stewards of the Town’s financial, physical, environmental and natural resources on behalf of current and future generations.