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Town of Riverhead

Part-Time Code Enforcement Officer

Pay: $54,413/yr

Posted: 07/07/2026

Location: Riverhead, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/27/2026

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An Animal Control Officer works for a police department or public safety agency and responds to calls for help with abandoned or mistreated animals. Assists with capturing wild animals found in city neighborhoods or populated areas.

$50,767 / year median in New York

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

The Code Enforcement Officers in the Town of Riverhead is responsible for ensuring compliance with local and State codes and ordinances, and regulations related to property maintenance, zoning, health, safety, and environmental standards. This role involves inspecting properties, investigating complaints, and working with property owners to achieve compliance.

Job Duties:

Patrols the Town of Riverhead, noting violations of Town codes and ordinances such as litter, open container, noise, peddling, dumping, parking violations, signage, etc. Investigates complaints referred by the public or other agencies regarding the violation of Town codes and ordinances; Investigates reports of violations of Town codes and ordinances and issues summonses to violators when sufficient evidence exists; Testifies in Town Justice Court cases which are contested.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from a standard senior high school, or vocational school in a job-related field, or possession of a high school equivalency diploma. Must have a clean-valid NYS driver license Starting rate is $26.16. Applications should be sent to Town of Riverhead Personnel Department, 4 West 2nd Street, Riverhead, NY 11901, Faxed to (631)727-6152 or sent via email to personnel@townofriverheadny.gov. The Town of Riverhead is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$26.16 per hour

Work Location:

In person