Join a professional and respected department that is LOVED by its community.
The San Bruno Police Department
The San Bruno Police Department has a long-standing tradition of small-town service with a big-city dedication to public safety. The department employs a community-oriented policing and problem-solving philosophy where members of the organization are encouraged to develop innovative strategies to improve police operations and service to the community.
Examples of Duties
Plans, coordinates, staffs, prioritizes, monitors, directs, evaluates and participates in the City's code enforcement activities, including investigating conditions, initiating procedures and providing educational programs to abate violations involving, zoning ordinances, building codes, housing codes, public nuisances, property maintenance, abandoned vehicles, animals, license regulations and other issues relating to health, safety and welfare of the community for public and private residential, commercial and industrial property; performs the more difficult complex duties as needed; ensures safe work practices, work quality and accuracy.
Serves as the lead investigator and subject-matter expert for complex or high-profile code enforcement cases.
Coordinates closely with sworn personnel, public works, fire prevention, planning, and legal staff to address multi-jurisdictional code violations.
Maintains accurate case records, reports, and documentation to support administrative actions, citations, or legal proceedings.
Represents the City and the Police Department at hearings, city council meetings, and community outreach events.
Responds to public inquiries and complaints with professionalism, empathy, and technical expertise.
Monitors trends, emerging community issues, and legislative changes impacting code enforcement operations. Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are consistent with local, State and Federal regulations; stays current on related policies, regulations and trends.
Participates in the development of policies and procedures; develops and recommends programs and projects to higher level personnel.
Participates in the selection and training of personnel; assumes responsibility for motivating and evaluating assigned personnel; provides necessary training; initiates discipline procedures as is appropriate.
Assists with the preparation and development of the budget; monitors approved funds and tracks expenditures to support accurate financial management; Prepares budget reports and recommends adjustments as needed; maintains supply inventories and supply and budgetary records; prepares requisitions and orders needed materials, parts and equipment.
Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff and the public.
Must be available to occasionally work evenings and weekend hours and/or respond to emergencies.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school or equivalent, and at least five (5) years of municipal code enforcement experience with at least one (1) year in a lead or senior role. Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in planning, construction technology or a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the experience requirement. Building inspection experience is highly desirable.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATE
Possession of and the ability to maintain a valid California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record. Certification from CACEO (California Association of Code Enforcement Officers) or similar organization is preferred or must be obtained within one year of appointment.
Possession of an I.C.B.O.
Building Inspection certificate (or other similar
professional certification) is desirable and may be substituted for two years of the
required experience. Penal Code 832 certification is also desirable.
How to Apply
Applications may be submitted online at BambooHR. Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on Friday, September 19, 2025. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible before the position is closed. The City of San Bruno utilizes a merit-based selection system. Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the position.
OTHER INFORMATION
Since this position works out of the police department and will have access to Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) and other data sources protected by State and Federal law, this position is required to complete an extensive background verification, which includes non-sworn personnel DOJ and FBI level livescan fingerprinting requirement and psychological evaluation. The background process may also include the use of a polygraph examination.
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their supervisor or by law.
Reasonable Accommodations:
The City of San Bruno is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and as such does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, gender, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices. If you require special accommodations, please contact us to discuss your needs.
