Parking Enforcement Officer (Part-Time)

City of Hollywood, Florida • Hollywood, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This is routine work in the enforcement of parking regulations. Employees in this class are responsible for the patrol of assigned geographical areas on foot or by motor vehicle to inspect vehicle parking and issue citations as necessary. Work may be performed during adverse weather conditions. General supervision is provided through observation of work in progress and review of citations issued. Employees in this class are responsible for safe guarding property and patrons at City owned parking facilities. Incumbent will write parking citations for all parking violations stated within Chapter 72 of the Code.

Requirements

• Applicants MUST have Parking Enforcement Specialist certification at the time of application.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in an occupation requiring public contact.
• Certification as a Parking Enforcement Specialist.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree.
• Four (4) years of experience in an occupation requiring public contact.
• Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas to inspect for adherence to motor vehicle parking regulations.
• Writes citations and affixes to vehicles; explains procedures for disposition of citations.
• Explains parking regulations to public, provides directions; informs public of available parking facilities.
• Reports damage to parking meters and signage.
• Completes reports of incidents occurring in assigned areas.
• Utilizes mobilization restriction device or contacts towing company for vehicles with unpaid parking violations.
• Operates hand held computer device for issuance of citations.
• Provides supervisor with daily reports as required.
• Relays directives and provides information to pedestrians and motorists.
• Provides testimony in court regarding parking violations.
• Assists supervisor in reviewing city-wide enforcement zones for increased coverage.
• Monitors and issues parking violations to Valet parking.
• Assists and explains usage of master meters to the public.
• Informs supervisor of maintenance issues such as shrubbery and potholes and responds to calls for assistance.
• Patrols municipal parking facilities on foot or motorized vehicles for parking violations, vandalism, theft, graffiti, and reports to proper supervisor.
• Assists with traffic control in and around public parking garage.
• Informs supervisor of accidents, emergencies, potentially hazardous traffic conditions, report broken meters and master meters, missing or damaged signs and malfunctioning traffic lights, on the street, in the lots and in all municipal facilities.
• Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Performs related work as required for this position description only.

Benefits

• Low cost health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Flexible Spending Plans
• 4-Day Work Week
• Award Winning Wellness Program
• Generous Paid Time Off Program
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Leave
• Personal Leave
• Sick Leave
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (for employees with 10 years of public service and on-time payments)
• Competitive pay
• Pension plan

What This Job Offers

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