Parking Enforcement Agent

City of Columbia, MO • Columbia, MO

70d • $17 - $17

About The Position

The purpose of this job is to enforce parking regulations in City parking lots, garages and metered parking spaces.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Less than 1-year or related experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of relevant local and state laws and ordinances.
• Knowledge of common business software applications such as Microsoft Office.
• Skill in typing and/or data entry with minimal errors.
• Skill in communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
• Skill in applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining detailed and accurate reports.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective. interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to provide high levels of effective customer service.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Ability to render credible testimony.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to regularly use a computer, software, phone and related office equipment.
• Ability to focus on tasks.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned routes and issues tickets.
• Conducts security checks in parking garages.
• Immobilizes or impounds towed vehicles.
• Observes and reports out-of-order and stolen meters and vandalized properties.
• Performs data entry, organizes paperwork, and processes reports.
• Testifies in court.
• Provides effective customer service.
• Assists with snow removal.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED