Code Enforcement Officer

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Exam
State exam
Education
Specific course
Experience
Experience
Background check
Specific type of conviction prohibited

Code enforcement officers are agents of the state or a political subdivision that practice the inspection, improvement and rehabilitation of environmental hazards in public and private premises. They do this by determining the presence of fire or health hazards, nuisance violations, unsafe building conditions and violations of any fire, health or building regulation, statute or ordinance.

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Stand-alone license
Exam
State exam required
Education
Specific course required
Continuing education
Continuing education required
Experience
Experience
Background check
Specific type of conviction prohibited
Physical requirement
No physical requirements

Issuing body

Department
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
Address
PO Box 12157 Austin, TX 78711
Last updated
August 10, 2023

Occupations (O*NET)

Source and verification

This record is Texas's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.

Before you apply, confirm every detail with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation — see the issuing body section above.

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