About this role
This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled. Annual Salary: $43,621.50 - $45,786.00 Hourly: $22.37 - $23.48 Department: Enterprise, Traffic & Transportation Division: Parking Enforcement FLSA: Non-Exempt Job Description: $500 BONUS $250 ON FIRST CHECK AND $250 AFTER 120-DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT
In this role, you will patrol assigned areas of the City by foot and enforce ordinances regulating the orderly parking of motor vehicles.
Examples of Duties:
• Maintains a regular patrol of a parking district as assigned, issuing tickets for violations of the City's parking codes. • Operates ticket-writing computer to record violations and assess penalties. • Gives ticket book/computer at end of shift to supervisor to facilitate preparation of violation records. • Reports missing traffic signals or signs, or broken parking meters. • Disseminates vehicle information to Parking Services Dispatch Center. • Chalks tires of vehicles parked in unmetered spaces, records time, and returns at specified intervals to ticket vehicles remaining in spaces illegally. • Tags abandoned vehicles for removal from public roadways. • Coordinates towing of illegally parked vehicles and assists with booting vehicles due to unpaid parking tickets. • Assists with parking at public gatherings, parades, and similar events. • Works in extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, rainy, etc.) in provided uniforms, walking shoes and proper weather gear provided. • Performs other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Ability to use a two-way radio, iPad, and carry a hand held ticketing system. • Valid state issued driver’s license.
Other Necessary Requirements:
• SLED Security Awareness Training Certification within 6 months of employment.
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