What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parking Enforcement Officer position at City of Newport?
Serve with Purpose. Support a Safer, More Accessible Newport.
The City of Newport is dedicated to maintaining our City’s reputation as “The Friendliest”, a safe, welcoming, and well-managed community — a place where residents and visitors alike can live, work, play, learn, and explore with confidence.
Our regular, full-time Parking Enforcement Officer position plays an essential role in that mission, ensuring accessibility and fairness in parking throughout the city, supporting local businesses, and helping keep our streets safe and orderly.
If you enjoy working outdoors, engaging with the public, and making a visible difference in your community, we invite you to join our team.
About the Position
As a regular, full-time Parking Enforcement Officer, you’ll play an important role in keeping Newport’s streets safe, accessible, and welcoming for everyone. Your work supports local businesses, helps visitors navigate the City’s parking system, and ensures fair access to parking for residents and guests alike.
You’ll patrol assigned areas on foot or by vehicle, assist community members and visitors with electronic parking kiosks, issue citations when needed, and respond to parking-related concerns—all while serving as a friendly and professional ambassador for the City.
As part of the Newport Police Department team, you’ll work alongside skilled law enforcement and public safety service-oriented professionals that value integrity, accountability, and respect, and are dedicated to maintaining a positive, well-managed community environment.
Why Apply?
The City of Newport is not only a great place to serve — it’s a great place to thrive. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and future:
- Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision coverage for you and your family
- Participation in the City’s self-funded retirement program
- Access to a robust Employee Wellness Program
- Free Recreation and Aquatic Center memberships for you and your family
- Generous paid leave, training, and career development opportunities
For non-local hires, depending on availability, we’ll help you settle in with short-term housing - a furnished apartment with a partial rent subsidy for your first three months. Just bring your clothes!
Join a team that values professionalism, public service, and community connection.
MINIMUM/MANDATORY EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties as, described. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be: High School diploma or equivalent, some higher education/vocational training in employment dealing with the public, or equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the ability to perform the duties as described. Three years’ related experience or Associates Degree plus two years’ experience.
KNOWLEDGE: City ordinances and code enforcement procedures. Civil procedure pertaining to code and ordinance violations. Methods and techniques of proper phone etiquette. Methods and techniques of basic report preparation and writing. Methods and techniques of record keeping and filing. Customer service and public relations methods and techniques.
SKILLS: Skill in the use of personal computers, various related software programs, standard office equipment. Demonstrate knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Have a basic knowledge of e-mail, word processing programs, and spreadsheet applications. Learn and apply operating policies, procedures and methods of the Police Department. Strong time management, analytical, organization, and prioritization skills. Customer service orientation and skills. Effective conflict resolution skills. Exceptional interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communications skills with a variety of audiences. Competence in business English, spelling, and punctuation. Strong reasoning, analysis, and problem-solving skills, combined with excellent judgment and professionalism. Basic math skills.
ABILITIES: Ability to establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with the public, co-workers, other governmental agency representatives, and city officials. Ability to hear and understand communication via the police radio. Ability to prioritize and respond quickly to changing circumstances; work under pressure; meet deadlines; and communicate effectively in writing and orally. Ability to communicate complex material in a simple, understandable manner; Deal successfully with the public, in person and over the telephone. Ability to prepare accurate written reports. Ability to elicit information and cooperation from individuals and groups. Ability to work with little supervision. Ability to honor the confidentiality required of this position. Understand and follow instructions. Type and enter data at a speed necessary for successful job performance. Understand, interpret, and apply general administrative, city, and departmental policies and procedures. Read, understand, and review documents for accuracy and relevant information. Use applicable office terminology, forms, documents, and procedures in the course of the work. Use sound judgment in following and applying appropriate laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Compose correspondence, and compile and arrange data in a readable and comprehensible manner. Proofread and edit draft reports or correspondence for errors in grammar or structure. Maintain regular and constant attendance. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Physical ability to perform the essential job functions. Ability to lawfully operate a motorized vehicle for City business on a regular basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Possess a valid Oregon Driver’s License at time of hire and the ability to maintain throughout employment.
Obtain certification in LEDS at the Inquiry level within 70 days of hire.
The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility, including the ability to frequently lift or move materials up to 40 pounds, and rarely lift or move materials more than 100 pounds. The position requires the ability to operate a motorized vehicle/equipment. Manual dexterity and coordination are required 40% of the time to operate such equipment as computers, keyboards, telephones, standard office equipment, and standard police equipment. Physical exertion may be required to climb stairs, move heavy objects, and kneel in confined areas. The employee may experience long periods of minimal physical activity with sudden or unexpected strenuous physical exertion. Requires the ability to be on foot patrol for extended periods.
All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application system at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofnewport
Only complete applications will be considered and application review will continue until position is filled. Please do not fax, mail or e-mail any documentation. You will receive a confirmation email when your application has been successfully submitted.
The City of Newport is an EEO employer and veteran's preference provider. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.
The City of Newport follows Oregon law regarding Veterans’ Preference in Public Employment. If you are requesting Veterans’ Preference, you must complete the Veteran’s Preference Form and attach a copy of your DD214 / DD215. If you are a disabled veteran, you must also include a copy of your Veteran's Administration benefit summary/award letter with your application.
All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of a background check, reference checking, and in the case of safety sensitive positions, drug and alcohol testing.
Salary : $3,345 - $4,575