Police Parking Enforcement

City of Wilson•Wilson, NC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wilson is a city of around 50,000 people located in the heart of eastern North Carolina. We are about an hour from the Research Triangle and the buzz of the Raleigh area, and you can also quickly reach the North Carolina beaches. The City of Wilson is known for innovation and outstanding service. We have top-rated, nationally accredited police, fire and recreation departments. Our parks and sports facilities are among the best in the nation, and our Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park is a unique and beautiful attraction that hosts concerts, farmers markets and the N.C. Whirligig Festival among other events. Our downtown ballpark proudly serves as the home of the Milwaukee Brewers minor league affiliate. The team celebrated its inaugural Opening Night on April 14, 2026, marking an exciting new chapter for our community and downtown district. Wilson has the strongest manufacturing base in our part of the state, including tire manufacturing, pharmaceutical and other industries. The Greenlight citywide broadband services help technology-based companies flourish. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a best-in-class benefits package that brings additional value to your total compensation. The purpose of this position is to maintain and enforce parking ordinances. Successful performance assists in the provision of parking for citizens and visitors. The work consists of related duties. Inclement weather and heavy traffic contribute to the complexity of the work.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
Knowledge of city geography and related parking ordinances.
Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures.
Skill in the operation of a computer and other modern office equipment.
Skill in operating, inspecting, and maintaining a 4 wheel GEM electric vehicle, golf cart, or ATV.
Skill in preparing reports and entering data.
Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains an Electric Gem Vehicle to mark vehicles and issues citations to vehicles in timed parking zones and metered spaces; reports faulty meters to meter technician.
Enters citations into computer.
Enters license plate numbers into DMV computer for ownership information; prints late notices and prepares for mailing.
Prints daily wheel-lock list for five time violators; places wheel locks upon appropriate automobiles.
Collects money from meters; counts and bags coins; deposits funds.
Process criminal history reports as requests by officers.
Attends Parking Board meetings.
Provide customer service for citizens in and around Wilson Police headquarters.
Performs other related duties as needed by the department.