The City of Laguna Beach is excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the position of Parking Services Officer/Accident Investigator. Under supervision, the Parking Services Officer/Accident Investigator will patrol an assigned area of the City to enforce laws and ordinances related to the parking of motor vehicles; respond to a variety of traffic collisions to assist with investigating and taking accident reports; assists with traffic control; and performs related work as may be required. This position reports to the Neighborhood Enhancement Team Supervisor. 

When you’ll work: This position requires to work a shift schedule which includes weekends, holidays and evening hours based on department need.

What you’ll be great at:

• Courteous and helpful customer service techniques
• Effective communication skills
• Conflict resolution skills and techniques
• Self-management abilities
• Understand of laws and ordinances
• Ability to maintain positive public relations
• Initiative and tact in problem-solving

The normal duties for this position can be found in the job description for Parking Services Officer/Accident Investigator. They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Any combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying. A typical combination is as follows:

Education: Graduation from high school or the equivalent is required. College coursework in criminal justice, administration of justice, or a related field is preferred. Requires the ability to take POST certified technical courses in traffic collision investigations.

Experience:Two years of experience in a law enforcement agency with one year of strong public contact work experience is required. Any direct experience, training or coursework related to the field of parking enforcement and traffic accident investigation is highly desirable.

License/Certificate Requirements:Due to the performance of field duties which require the operation of a City vehicle, a valid California Driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required. A POST PC 832 Certificate will be required prior to the passing of the probationary period. A current POST PC 832 certificate or a POST Basic Academy certificate will satisfy the PC 832 requirement.