Code Compliance Inspector - San Diego, United States - San Diego Metropolitan Transit System

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System

Verified Company

San Diego, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Code Compliance Inspectors, under the direction of the Manager of Field Operations/Code Compliance Supervisors, perform specialized inspections and enforcement of ordinances, regulations and laws governing the transit system.

Code Compliance Inspectors are responsible for enforcing all ordinances and laws approved by the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Board of Directors.

Code Compliance Inspectors are classified as Public Officers under the law with Powers of Arrest. The position is non-sworn and unarmed.

Considerable judgment is required in meeting emergency situations, enforcing regulations, and in coordination with other personnel, contractors, and local agencies.

Ordinances are enforced by the issuance of citations and arrests are occasionally necessary. Code Compliance Inspectors are required to prepare incident and arrest reports, as well as testify in court when subpoenaed. Officers work varied shifts based on seniority on a 4 day/10 hours per day work week. Some officers may be selected for bike patrol duty.

Essential duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

What Transit Enforcement Code Compliance Inspectors do:
Essential Functions

Ensures passenger safety on all MTS properties, trolleys, buses, stations, bus stops, transit centers and in paratransit vehicles.
Assists and provides information to patrons and the public.
Ensures compliance with all MTS Ordinances, Penal, Public Utility, Health and Safety and Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Codes, as approved by the Board of Directors, for enforcement on all MTS properties, trolleys, buses, stations, bus stops, transit centers and in paratransit vehicles.
Enforces the fare ordinance by performing unannounced random inspection of fares on board trains and in fare paid zones.
Enforces other violations including, but not limited to, narcotics and alcoholrelated offenses, and quality of life violations.
Performs other duties as assigned.

What MTS is Looking For:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of or ability to learn MTS policies and regulations.
Ability to write letters, memoranda and reports using clear, concise and grammatically correct English.
Ability to speak clearly, distinctly and effectively in persontoperson or small group situations using tact and diplomacy.
Ability to coordinate and initiate actions necessary to implement decisions and delegate responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
Ability to establish and maintain priorities in order to complete assignments by deadlines without detailed instructions.
Skill in verifying the accuracy and completeness of forms and reports; knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to learn and use other software that MTS might have or acquire.
Ability to use 2way radios to communicate with supervisors and the Operation Control Center and police radios to communicate during routine records checks or in emergency response situations.
Ability to use a handheld electronic device to inspect fares; knowledge of or ability to learn the inhouse computerized data base program Transit Watch.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and perform tasks involving manual dexterity, such as use of a computer and 10key.
Must be able to stand on moving light rail vehicles and/or buses for up to 4 hours per day.
Must be able to physically restrain combative/resistant violators.
Must have the ability to render aid during emergency response situations, including physically removing injured or unconscious victims in the event of an accident involving any MTS vehicle.
Must have the ability to run distances of up to 400 yards to respond to emergencies and calls for assistance from passengers or other enforcement personnel.
Code Compliance Inspectors work a 410 plan workweek and may be assigned to work nights and/or weekends as part of their regular schedule.

Experience/Education/Certificates/License(s)

Possess a high school diploma or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Familiarity with the California Criminal Justice system is desirable.
Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license.

General Information:

Must satisfactorily pass all applicable examinations including, but not limited to, a preemployment physical, drug screen and background check.

DISCLAIMER:

The above described job elements are intended to indicate the general nature and levels of work being performed by employees assigned to the job.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required of employees so classified. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

What MTS is Looking For:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Physical Requirements

Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and perform tasks involving manual dexterity, such as use of a computer and 10key.
Must be able to stand on moving light