Code Compliance Officer ($3,000 RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE BONUS)

Posting number: 2026-026

Department: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Division: CODE COMPLIANCE

Job classification: CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Posting type: Open

Categories: Code Enforcement, Planning and Development, Investigative, Professional, Community Development, Public Records, Office and Administrative Support

Summary

NEW RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE BONUS!

The City of Sunrise is now offering a $3,000 RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE BONUS to internal and external candidates who successfully complete the hiring process for this position.

ABOUT OUR CITY

The City of Sunrise is more than a workplace — it’s a community built on our Three Pillars: Customer Service, Collaboration, and Transparency. We’re committed to creating an environment where innovation thrives, teamwork is celebrated, and every employee has the opportunity to grow and make a lasting impact.

As a full-service municipality and one of South Florida’s premier cities, Sunrise offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a strong culture of recognition. Whether you’re helping residents, shaping policy, or improving city operations, you’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about service excellence and community pride.

We take pride in being home to the back-to-back NHL Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, a vibrant arts and entertainment district, and a diverse community that truly embodies what it means to Live, Work, and Play in Sunrise.

Effective January 2026, the City is has launched an Alternative Work Schedule designed to further support employee work-life balance — providing eligible staff with two three-day weekends per month through an every-other-Friday-off model. This initiative reflects our continued focus on flexibility and employee well-being.

This position involves applying superior customer service skills to conduct investigative, technical and administrative work in the enforcement of the City Code of Ordinances, zoning code regulations, and property maintenance standards. Community Enhancement & Code Compliance aims to preserve and enhance the safety, appearance and economic stability of the Sunrise community through the diligent enforcement of applicable ordinances. Employees in this classification receive and investigate complaints, proactively patrol assigned geographic zone, educate residents and business owners regarding code requirements and violations, review inspection reports, determine violations and prepare Notices of Violation. Work involves performing field inspections as well as interpreting technical legal provisions and administrative directives pertaining to code enforcement. Working with diverse cultural and socioeconomic groups using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines. Duties require the use of judgment and tact in explaining regulations to property owners, businesses and attorneys. Supervision is received from the Assistant Code Compliance Manager and Chief Code Compliance who provides assistance to achieve effective code enforcement. Work is reviewed through personal conferences, written reports, achievements of stated expectations and goals, and adherence to City and departmental practices and policies. 

NOTE:

The work schedule for Code Compliance Officers is as follows:

• 4 weekdays 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 9:30 AM –  5:30 PM or 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Saturday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Evening & Weekend meetings and events as needed

Examples of duties

• Initiates and performs proactive field investigations for non-compliance with or in violation of City codes and ordinances; performs verification and determination of the nature of the violation; prepares and serves notices to remove existing violations; writes Notices of Violation in cases of failure to remove a violation.
• Performs field inspections for compliance with provisions of Florida Statute Chapter 205, Local Business Taxes.
• Conducts detailed inspections for compliance with the City's Property Maintenance and Minimum Housing Ordinances.
• Provides superior customer service and correspondence with citizens who are in violation of city codes; explains actions required to comply with ordinances and provides remedial action alternatives.
• Demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity involving the public while demonstra