Parking Enforcement Officer

Coatesville PD Careers • Coatesville, PA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Parking Enforcement Officers (PEOs) help keep Coatesville’s streets safe and business -friendly by enforcing parking ordinances, supporting traffic flow, and educating motorists about local regulations. The role is primarily field -based—on foot or in a compact city vehicle—and requires consistent public interaction, accurate citation writing, and close coordination with sworn officers during special events or emergencies.

Requirements

• High -school diploma or GED.
• Minimum age 18; U.S. citizenship.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to walk several miles daily in all weather or operate a micro -vehicle safely.
• Basic computer and data -entry skills; comfort with handheld devices and LPR systems.
• Successful background check, drug screen, and medical clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Previous customer -service, security, or municipal -code experience.
• Calm, professional demeanor and proven conflict -resolution skills.
• Familiarity with Coatesville’s street grid and downtown business district.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned zones to identify meter expirations, time -limit violations, fire -lane obstruction, and handicapped -space misuse.
• Issue citations using handheld ticket -writer and License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology; document violations with time -stamped photos.
• Provide courteous explanations of parking rules to motorists and answer basic downtown -navigation questions.
• Refer abandoned or hazardous vehicles for towing and coordinate with patrol for traffic hazards.
• Collect and log parking data to support traffic -engineering studies and future ordinance updates.
• Assist with pedestrian and vehicle traffic control during parades, festivals, construction, and crash scenes.
• Appear in district court to testify when citations are contested.

Benefits

• Overtime paid after 40 hours.
• City -funded defined -benefit pension plus optional 457(b) retirement plan.
• Low -premium medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee and family.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and uniform allowance.
• Training in LPR operations, traffic direction, CPR/first aid, and customer engagement.
• Career -progression opportunities to Senior PEO, Traffic Safety Analyst, or Code -Enforcement Officer.

What This Job Offers

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