Parking Enforcement Officer (Eligible for up to $5,000 in bonuses)

City of Sacramento (CA) • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

The Department of Public Works, Parking Services Division, is seeking Parking Enforcement Officers. This position works independently to issue parking citations, responds to complaints and inquiries, performs investigations and field work involving the enforcement of appropriate codes, laws, and regulations with an attention to public safety. This position will require reporting to work on weekends, holidays and evening shifts, at times in inclement weather conditions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of experience involving public contact and independent decisions.
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment.
• Successful completion of a Penal Code (PC) 832 Arrest, Search and Seizure course during the probationary period.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrate high professional standards as representatives of the City of Sacramento.
• Have strong customer service skills and experience working with the public.
• Be adept in writing and possess the ability to issue parking citations, respond to complaints and inquiries, perform investigative and field work involving the enforcement of codes, laws, and regulations.
• Possess proficiency in communication due to regular interactions with other sections and departments within the City of Sacramento.

Responsibilities

• Patrol an assigned route of city streets and parking lot facilities to identify and cite vehicles in violation of parking codes.
• Perform field investigations for parking citation reviews.
• Respond to parking complaints and inquiries regarding enforcement and control activities.
• Investigate, respond to and enforce disabled parking placard provisions and issue misdemeanor citations.
• Immobilize vehicles when authorized by the placement of a device on the wheel of the vehicle.
• Identify and cite vehicles in violation of preferential parking regulations.
• Identify and cite vehicles in violation of parking regulations.
• Report traffic accidents, abandoned vehicles, hazardous vehicles and traffic hazards encountered in the course of work.
• Provide information to the public regarding location of streets, buildings, parking lot facilities and other points of interest.
• Attend neighborhood association community and business meetings.
• Confer and coordinate with other agencies and City Departments on the investigation and disposition of parking code violations.
• Direct traffic as needed.
• Maintain assigned equipment and supplies such as citation books, tire-marking chalk, including arranging for repair and routine maintenance of assigned vehicles.
• Operate an on-board license plate recognition camera system; perform minor maintenance.
• Operate an electronic ticket writing system.
• Operate a department issued personal digital assistant (PDA) device.
• Operate a two-way radio and maintain close communications with dispatching personnel.
• Complete forms and reports as necessary.
• Maintain records and secure confidential documents.
• Produce computer generated reports and other correspondence as necessary.
• Train coworkers in area of responsibility as needed.
• Appear for administrative hearings or court trials; give testimony as necessary.

Benefits

• One-time recruitment and retention bonuses totaling up to $5,000 during the first year of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees