What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Parking Enforcement Officer position at City of Sacramento?
: New hires in the Senior Parking Enforcement Officer
classification may be eligible for one-time recruitment and retention bonuses totaling up to $5,000 during the first year of employment.
This position is responsible for various parking enforcement tasks which include but are not limited to the following: parking citation adjudication, installation of vehicle immobilization (boot) devices, conducting investigations of disabled person placard abuse, supporting officer training, and issuing parking citations. This position will require work shifts during weekends, holidays, nights, and in inclement weather.
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The below knowledge and abilities are desired in the ideal candidate:
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Senior Parking Enforcement Officer is an advanced journey-level classification filled with multiple incumbents. Incumbents are responsible for enforcing and citing complex parking-related violations. The Senior Parking Enforcement Officer is a non-peace officer classification that does not carry a firearm or a non-certified weapon. This class is distinguished from the next lower-level classification of Parking Enforcement Officer in that the former is given greater independence for completing regular and special assigned parking enforcement tasks, and acts as a lead worker. Incumbents may perform similar duties as the Parking Enforcement Officer, but also performs work of greater complexity and scope, including special assignments.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Direct supervision is provided by a Parking Services Supervisor, or other higher-level personnel. Lead responsibilities include guidance and coordination of Parking Enforcement Officers.
: *The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed:*
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
None
Experience
Two (2) years of experience involving public contact in a parking control enforcement or similar environment.
Special Qualifications
Driver License:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment.
Certification
None
Penal Code Course
Successful completion of a Penal Code (PC) 832 Arrest, Search and Seizure course during the probationary period is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work Conditions
Employees typically work daytime hours, but mustbe able to workirregular shifts, including weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed.
Physical Conditions
Must be able to visually observe details up close, or at a distance; read, sit or walk for an extended period of time, enter/exit vehicles frequently. Must have finger dexterity/grasping ability to operate issued equipment/devices, or a computer.
Environmental Conditions
Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
Incumbents must complete six (6) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.
classification may be eligible for one-time recruitment and retention bonuses totaling up to $5,000 during the first year of employment.
This position is responsible for various parking enforcement tasks which include but are not limited to the following: parking citation adjudication, installation of vehicle immobilization (boot) devices, conducting investigations of disabled person placard abuse, supporting officer training, and issuing parking citations. This position will require work shifts during weekends, holidays, nights, and in inclement weather.
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The below knowledge and abilities are desired in the ideal candidate:
- Knowledge and application of parking laws and ordinances
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience performing investigations into parking violations
- Ability to effectively train parking enforcement staff
- Ability to de-escalate confrontational situations
- Ability to perform detailed administrative work
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Senior Parking Enforcement Officer is an advanced journey-level classification filled with multiple incumbents. Incumbents are responsible for enforcing and citing complex parking-related violations. The Senior Parking Enforcement Officer is a non-peace officer classification that does not carry a firearm or a non-certified weapon. This class is distinguished from the next lower-level classification of Parking Enforcement Officer in that the former is given greater independence for completing regular and special assigned parking enforcement tasks, and acts as a lead worker. Incumbents may perform similar duties as the Parking Enforcement Officer, but also performs work of greater complexity and scope, including special assignments.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Direct supervision is provided by a Parking Services Supervisor, or other higher-level personnel. Lead responsibilities include guidance and coordination of Parking Enforcement Officers.
: *The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed:*
- Assist with planning, scheduling, training, and assigning work to personnel Provide input on Parking Enforcement Officer personnel performance.
- Review, mediate, and respond to disputes, contested citations, parking complaints, malfunctioning parking equipment, and other inquiries.
- Reviews photographic images and videos, or AI generated events, and issues citations.
- Patrol streets and parking facilities to identify and cite vehicles in violation of state, municipal and local parking and vehicle regulations and codes.
- Immobilize vehicles when authorized and release vehicles.
- Prepare and maintain required records and documentation, and produce computer generated reports and other correspondence.
- Respond and assist with traffic control activities. Report traffic accidents, abandoned vehicles, stolen vehicles, and traffic hazards.
- May issue misdemeanor citations for disabled placard abuse.Appear for administrative hearings or court trials and give testimony as necessary.
- Perform related work of a similar nature and level as assigned.
- Principles, practices, and traffic laws and regulations applicable to safe operations of a motor vehicle.
- Research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.
- Applicabl state, municipal and local parking and vehicle regulations and codes such as California Vehicle Codes, Sacramento City Codes, and Sacramento County Codes.
- Sacramento City streets, landmarks and address system related to parking spaces.
- Police Department radio codes.
- Understand, interpret, and enforce appropriate codes, laws, and regulations.
- Observe, record, recall, and report pertinent details.
- Use of modern office equipment, including computers, computer applications, and computer software, to accomplish a variety of tasks.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
None
Experience
Two (2) years of experience involving public contact in a parking control enforcement or similar environment.
Special Qualifications
Driver License:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment.
Certification
None
Penal Code Course
Successful completion of a Penal Code (PC) 832 Arrest, Search and Seizure course during the probationary period is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work Conditions
Employees typically work daytime hours, but mustbe able to workirregular shifts, including weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed.
Physical Conditions
Must be able to visually observe details up close, or at a distance; read, sit or walk for an extended period of time, enter/exit vehicles frequently. Must have finger dexterity/grasping ability to operate issued equipment/devices, or a computer.
Environmental Conditions
Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
Incumbents must complete six (6) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.
Salary : $5,000
