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CITY OF KENNEWICK
JOB DESCRIPTION
Classification Title:
Code Enforcement Officer
Department:
Kennewick Police Department
Band: B
Grade: 2
Subgrade: 3
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Date Updated: November 4, 2003
Title Of Immediate Supervisor: Community Service Unit Sergeant
CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY
To consistently focus available resources toward achievement of the mission of the Kennewick Police
Department by performing as a Code Enforcement Officer. This will be achieved through delivering
professional services as defined by the Kennewick Police Department, which meet or exceed the legitimate
expectations of the residents and visitors of Kennewick. This is a single position classification. It is not
part of a series.
MISSION
The primary mission of all employees is to provide the citizens of the City of Kennewick with the most
efficient and effective service possible. Salaries are paid by the taxes, revenues, and users fees collected
from the citizens of Kennewick. Each employee is expected to treat all people with the courtesy and
respect due them at all times.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
FREQUENCY BAND/GRADE
1. Action is initiated to respond to all complaints about municipal code violations within 24 hours of
receiving the complaint.
Daily 50%
B2
2. Written reports of officer-initiated inspections, contacts with suspected violators and responses to
citizen complaints about suspected code violations are submitted weekly unless otherwise provided for.
Daily 20%
B2
3. Appropriate investigative/legal research, documentation and thorough case preparation is completed and
reviewed with immediate supervisor prior to taking legal action on allegations of code violations. A
success rate of at least 95% is to be maintained for enforcement actions.
Daily 5%
B2
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4.
Positive interagency collaboration as measured by selected other municipal