Part-Time Parking Officer
About The Position
Reporting to the University Police, Lead Parking Supervisor, the Parking Officer will patrol campus on foot, bicycle, and/or by vehicle to provide enforcement of campus parking rules and regulations including issuing citations, immobilizing and impounding vehicles, directing traffic and assisting police with traffic accidents and emergency calls for service, assist with university events, providing parking information and general university information to visitors, guests, students, staff and faculty. This is a temporary, one year position with possibility of extension. The position works an intermittent hourly schedule that is provided ahead of time. The Public Safety Unit is responsible for the safety, health and well-being of the university community. The Public Safety Unit consists of four departments; Cal Poly Police, Department of Emergency Management (DEM), Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) and Business Services.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Ability to observe and accurately recall details and incidents, as well as detect and respond appropriately to potentially hazardous situations
- Ability to quickly learn and apply a working knowledge of parking rules and regulations and traffic control procedures applicable to the Cal Poly campus
- Must be honest and ethical
- Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn how to use applicable parking-related equipment and automated Systems
- Working knowledge of applicable radio systems
- Strong communication and customer services skills
- Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with the campus community and the general public, being sensitive to a diverse community
- Demonstrated ability to deal calmly and effectively with irate individuals while maintaining appropriate demeanor, especially in situations of high visibility
- High School diploma or equivalent and six months related experience
- Must possess (or have the ability to obtain by date of hire) a valid Class C California Driver's License
- Must possess a good driving record
Responsibilities
- Patrol campus on foot, bicycle, and/or by vehicle to provide enforcement of campus parking rules and regulations
- Issuing citations, immobilizing and impounding vehicles
- Directing traffic and assisting police with traffic accidents and emergency calls for service
- Assist with university events
- Providing parking information and general university information to visitors, guests, students, staff and faculty.
Benefits
- Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
