Parking Enforcement Officer

City of Bishop • Bishop, CA

9d • $21 - $23

About The Position

The City of Bishop is accepting applications for the position of Parking Enforcement Officer. The Parking Enforcement Officer patrols assigned areas by vehicle, bicycle, and on foot to enforce City of Bishop Municipal Code and California Vehicle Code parking regulations. Issues citations and warnings, coordinates towing/impound when authorized, responds to citizen inquiries and complaints, testifies in court, and performs related clerical and field duties that support orderly parking, traffic safety, and downtown/business district turnover. This is a civilian, non-sworn position emphasizing education, voluntary compliance, and professional customer service while maintaining consistent, impartial enforcement.

This is a part time position. With a maximum of 20 hours per week. Salary will be based on experience.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Municipal and California Vehicle Code parking regulations and enforcement practices.
• Knowledge of City of Bishop ordinances relevant to parking and traffic safety.
• Knowledge of Principles of exceptional customer service and conflict de-escalation.
• Knowledge of Use of handheld citation devices, body-worn cameras, and related technology.
• Ability to Interpret and apply laws, ordinances, and posted restrictions consistently and impartially.
• Ability to Communicate clearly and respectfully in person and in writing.
• Ability to Exercise sound judgment when handling confrontational situations or working
• Ability to Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, businesses, residents, and visitors.
• Ability to Safely operate a City vehicle and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Skill to Understand and carry out both oral and written directions.
• Skill to On a continuous basis, know and understand operations and observe safety rules.
• Skill to On a continuous basis, sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Skill to Traverse uneven terrain, periodically standing, stooping, bending, climbing, and kneeling to perform site inspections.
• Skill to Working in exposure to various weather conditions.
• Skill to Normal vision to read handwritten and printed material and a computer screen.
• Skill to Learn to interpret and apply rules, regulations, and ordinances relating to police operations.
• Skill to Use a computer, calculator, telephone, photocopy machine and camera.
• Skill to Analyze situations quickly, calmly, and objectively and to determine proper course of action.
• Skill to Safely and effectively perform duties.
• Skill to Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
• Skill to Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Must possess or obtain by appointment date a valid driver’s license issued by the state of California.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation and physical.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Preferred.
• One year of customer service, code/parking enforcement, or related public contact experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrols designated zones (downtown, business corridors, residential permit areas, special events) to identify and address parking violations.
• Issues parking citations and warnings using handheld devices; documents violations with photos and notes.
• Enforces time limits, loading zones, handicap/disabled placards, signed restrictions, curb rules, and temporary restrictions.
• Coordinates authorized tows/impounds; completes and processes related forms.
• Responds to and resolves parking-related complaints and inquiries; provides directions and information to the public.
• Operates department vehicles, radios, body-worn cameras, and handheld citation writers.
• Prepares reports; collects and preserves evidence; appears and testifies in court.
• Conducts parking surveys, signage/curb paint checks; reports hazards or faded markings.
• Supports Police Department with non-enforcement duties as assigned, including traffic control, found property, and public education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED