Code Enforcement Officer

Makes sure properties follow local rules on things like trash, overgrown lots, and unsafe buildings.

A day in the life

You drive your district checking complaints: an abandoned house with broken windows, a junk-filled yard, an illegal apartment in a garage. You write notices and follow up until it is fixed.

Pay over a career

Starting
$38k
Typical
$52k
High
$75k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. High school plus training; certification through AACE or ICC.

Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.

Majors to look at: Criminal Justice, Construction Technology, Public Administration.

Outlook

Growing about average. Steady local-government demand.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI sorts complaints and drafts notices; inspecting properties in person and dealing with owners stays human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Government, Spanish, English.

Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1041.

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