Parking Control Officer

City of Compton•Compton, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, to patrol assigned areas of the City, enforcing parking regulations and issuing citations; to assist in the removal of abandoned vehicles from City streets; to maintain a variety of records; and to do related work as required. The primary duties and responsibilities are critical, integral, necessary, crucial, primary and fundamental to the job. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Requirements

Equivalent to graduation from high school.
One (1) year of responsible work experience in a position requiring extensive public contact.
Possession of an appropriate California driver’s license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
Ability to read, interpret, apply and enforce parking regulations, laws and ordinances.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to operate a two-way radio.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Ability to perform basic vehicle maintenance and upkeep.
Ability to operate a computer terminal to input and retrieve data.
Ability to read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
Ability to memorize details and incidents accurately.
Ability to maintain good public relations with people contacted during work assignments.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Ability to meet physical and health status requirements for this classification and work category as described in the City’s Medical Standards for Applicants and Employees.

Responsibilities

Patrols the City in a motor vehicle.
Enforces parking regulations and issues citations as appropriate.
Answers questions and provides information concerning parking regulations; provides helpful information for visitors to the area.
Notes and reports problems with parking meters.
Maintains activity and citation logs.
Identifies and assists in the removal of abandoned vehicles on City streets.
Assists in the training of school crossing guards and acts in their absence.
Conducts and directs traffic in emergency situations.
Operates a computer terminal to prepare and maintain records, files and reports; appears in court and presents evidence for disputed citations.
Responds to requests for assistance with traffic control problems.
Keeps vehicles supplied for work shift.
Performs routine maintenance on parking control vehicles.
Notifies other City staff of major repairs which are required.