Parking Enforcement Officer

City Of San Antonio, TX•San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Under general supervision, is responsible for work involving enforcement of parking regulations in designated areas. Operates a bicycle on downtown streets and City vehicles within the City of San Antonio area. May be required to work on weekends. May exercise functional supervision over assigned staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
Six (6) months of experience in a position requiring public contact.
Must successfully complete a Parking Enforcement training program conducted by the department.
Valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work in a stressful environment.
Ability to de-escalate difficult conversations and situations.
Previous experience in parking, military, police, or enforcement positions.

Responsibilities

Enforces the various City ordinances and laws pertaining to parking and issues citations to vehicles in violation.
Immobilizes vehicles that have outstanding parking tickets. Installs wheel-locking devices, which involves lifting up to 50 pounds.
Impounds vehicles parked illegally and/or creating a traffic hazard.
Prepares seizure notices that accompany the booting of vehicles.
Restricts parking in metered and signed areas as required by Police Department Traffic Division.
Prepares reports regarding boots, tows, and citations issued.
Communicates information to the public, including private and professional citizens, concerning the legal parking of vehicles.
Communicates with the supervisor, parking dispatcher, and Municipal Courts, using a two-way radio system and issued City phones.
Clears vehicles in traffic lanes that congest or slow the flow of traffic.
Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.