Parking Enforcement Officer

This position is responsible for the enforcement of local and state laws and ordinances pertaining to traffic direction and parking enforcement.

• Patrols business and residential areas to detect and deter parking violations; issues parking tickets.
• Assists with traffic control upon request by patrol units at traffic accidents.
• Provides traffic direction and control at special events such as parades, funerals, and ball games.
• Testifies in judicial proceedings as necessary.
• Maintains and inspects assigned patrol vehicle.
• Completes all required reports and forms and parking tickets and citations; mails letters to those receiving parking tickets and civil citations.
• Receives monies paid for parking tickets and civil citations.
• Issues construction parking permits
• Assists the general public with directions and other related matters.
• Attends ongoing training classes as required.
• Performs courier duties for the department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of relevant state laws, traffic codes, city ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the geography and streets of the city.
• Knowledge of the court system and judicial procedures.
• Skill in operating police vehicles and emergency equipment.
• Skill in dealing with the general public
• Skill in the maintenance of department records.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed with the employee sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee must occasionally lift light or heavy objects, use equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and be able to distinguish between shades of color.

SAFETY SENSITIVE: This position has been identified as safety sensitive. The employee in this position will be part of a random drug testing pool. The methodology for choosing the random test subjects is handled by an outside, impartial, third-party vendor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is performed indoors, in a vehicle, and outdoors. The employee may be exposed to inclement weather.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Sergeant assigns work in terms of somewhat general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with instructions and established procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES: Guidelines include state and federal laws, traffic laws, city ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY: The work consists of related technical law enforcement duties. The necessity of dealing with the public contributes to the complexity of the work.

SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to enforce local parking codes. Successful performance helps ensure the safety and well-being of citizens and promotes the efficient and effective operation of the department.

PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, court system personnel, and the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to exchange information, provide services, justify matters, and resolve problems.