Code Enforcement Officer I

The Job

San Bernardino County - Land Use Services Department, Code Enforcement Division, is recruiting for Code Enforcement Officers I, who, under training conditions, are responsible for field and office work relating to public nuisance, vehicle, housing, and land use ordinance enforcement. Code Enforcement Officers work with minimal supervision while in the field. Code Enforcement Officers conduct investigations and property surveys and speak with property owners regarding compliance with permits and codes. Additional duties include maintaining records, reports, and other evidence, as well as researching and compiling supporting data. Positions may be assigned to a 4/10 schedule depending on business needs. Promotion: Code Enforcement Officers I are eligible for promotion to Code Enforcement Officer II ($68,536- $94,203 Annually) upon meeting the minimum requirements of the higher class, receiving a satisfactory work performance evaluation, successful completion of training, and possession of the required certifications. Incumbents must be promoted within 24 months or be terminated. For more detailed information, review the Code Enforcement Officer I job description. EXCELLENT BENEFITS To review job specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits Memoranda of Understanding

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following options in order to qualify:

OPTION 1 - Twelve (12) months (full-time equivalent) experience interpreting, explaining, and enforcing rules and regulations for a public agency.

OPTION 2 - Twelve (12) months (full-time equivalent) experience interpreting and explaining code enforcement, planning, or land use rules and regulations.

OPTION 3 - Twenty (20) semester/thirty (30) quarter units of completed college coursework from an accredited college or university in inspection/construction technology, planning, land use, police science, criminal justice or a related field;-- OR --possession of a completed Associate's Degree (or higher).

OPTION4 - Six (6) months (full-time equivalent) experience working within San Bernardino County Land Use Services, Code Enforcement Division performing a variety of duties in support of code enforcement activities.

Note on education: Qualifying degrees and/or coursework must be conferred by institutions accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Degrees earned outside the United States must be accompanied by an evaluation from a recognized credential evaluation service verifying U.S. equivalency.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be results-oriented and self-motivated, with effective customer interaction, especially on difficult issues. Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to learn quickly is highly desired.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure:

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Application Procedure :

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before 5:00 PM PST, FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2026 . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.

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