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Code Enforcement Investigator

City of San Antonio

City of San Antonio

San Antonio, TX, USA
Posted on Apr 2, 2026

Job Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for performing investigative work enforcing City codes and regulations. Exercises no supervision.

Work Location
Cliff Morton Development and Business Services Center (One Stop) - 1901 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX (78204)

Work Hours

Training schedule is 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Upon completion of training, work schedule will be 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Tuesday - Saturday.

Essential Job Functions

  • Performs onsite premise and structure inspections to determine violations of City codes.
  • Makes inspections of junked vehicles to determine violations of the Junked Vehicle Ordinance.
  • Makes inspections of vacant lots to determine violations of the Vacant Lot Ordinance.
  • Consults with property owners to show where violations are present and enforces compliance.
  • Consults with citizens regarding the results of their inspections.
  • Attends and makes presentations to neighborhood associations regarding department code enforcement activities.
  • Attends and makes presentations at special City events and other Code Compliance educational seminars and workshops as required.
  • Makes field notes from inspections and compiles necessary reports on area zone assignments; maintains daily activity report of field investigative activities.
  • Submits proper documentation for contractors to bid and abate violation as specified.
  • Researches property information and initiates appropriate notification procedures to result in violation abatement.
  • Follows proper legal procedures to achieve abatement including the issue of citation or notice of violation in person, request for search and seizure warrants, and submittal for City contract abatement and court action.
  • Enters inspection report data in hand-held, laptop or personal computer.
  • Submits proper documentation for publication in local newspaper.
  • Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
  • Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
  • Must become certified and State licensed as a Code Enforcement Officer within 18 months of hire.

Applicant Information

  • Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
  • Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
  • Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
  • If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

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