Parking Enforcement Officer

City of Charleston

194d•$37,440 - $40,073•Onsite

About The Position

$500 BONUS $250 ON FIRST CHECK AND $250 AFTER 120-DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT In this role, you will patrol assigned areas of the City by foot and enforce ordinances regulating the orderly parking of motor vehicles.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to use a two-way radio, iPad, and carry a hand held ticketing system.
Valid state issued driver’s license.
SLED Security Awareness Training Certification within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

Maintains a regular patrol of a parking district as assigned, issuing tickets for violations of the City's parking codes.
Operates ticket-writing computer to record violations and assess penalties.
Gives ticket book/computer at end of shift to supervisor to facilitate preparation of violation records.
Reports missing traffic signals or signs, or broken parking meters.
Disseminates vehicle information to Parking Services Dispatch Center.
Chalks tires of vehicles parked in unmetered spaces, records time, and returns at specified intervals to ticket vehicles remaining in spaces illegally.
Tags abandoned vehicles for removal from public roadways.
Coordinates towing of illegally parked vehicles and assists with booting vehicles due to unpaid parking tickets.
Assists with parking at public gatherings, parades, and similar events.
Works in extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, rainy, etc.) in provided uniforms, walking shoes and proper weather gear provided.
Performs other duties as assigned.