What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parking Enforcement Officer position at University of Houston-Downtown?
Parking Enforcement Officer
- 497032
- Full-Time
- Closing on: Oct 19 2026
- Police
Description:
Job Summary
The Parking Enforcement Officer is responsible for monitoring and enforcing parking regulations within a designated area. This role involves patrolling, issuing citations, interacting with the public, and supporting campus parking operations.
Duties
- Monitors and enforces university parking regulations by patrolling campus lots and garages, issuing citations, and coordinating vehicle immobilization or towing for violations.
- Offers general assistance and information to students, staff, faculty, and campus visitors.
- Troubleshoots parking equipment issues and reports maintenance needs to appropriate personnel.
- Provides motorist assistance, including vehicle lockouts, jump starts, and tire inflation support.
- Escorts individuals to nearby areas not served by university shuttle services to ensure safety.
- Identifies and reports emergencies, safety hazards, and unusual incidents occurring on or near university property.
Marginal Duties
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports:
- None
Delegation of Work:
- N/A
Supervision Given:
- N/A
Qualifications
Required Education:
- High School Diploma or GED (Experience may be substituted in lieu of education)
Required Experience:
- Minimum of one (1) year of related job experience (Education may be substituted in lieu of experience)
License/Certification:
- None Required
Preferred Qualifications
- N/A
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, University policies and procedures.
Skills:
- Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively.
Abilities:
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively with members of the public.
- Ability to effectively handle difficult people.
- Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Ability to learn office and university-specific software.
Work Location and Physical Demands
Primary Work Location:
- Work involves considerable exposure to outdoors
Physical Demands:
- Position requires moderate physical activity
- Requires handling of average weight objects up to 25 pounds, or standing and/or walking for long periods of time
- Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Job TrainingSalary : $32,995 - $35,882