Parking Enforcement Officer

City of San Antonio • Tx 78205, TX

3d • Onsite

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.
• Ability to interpret City ordinances, codes, and state laws related to parking of vehicles on public streets and properties.
• Ability to walk or ride a bicycle for an extended period of time.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and tact in tenuous situations.
• Ability to maintain a keen awareness of chronic violations.
• Ability to address Right of Way issues and situations to include vehicles and other modes of transportation to include electrical vehicles and include scooters.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.

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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

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.

Benefits

• Pre-employment drug testing
• Background checks
• Physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted if required for the position.

What This Job Offers

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