University Parking Enforcement Officer 1 - Parking and Transportation

Nevada System of Higher Education•Reno, NV

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a University Parking Enforcement Officer 1 for the Parking and Transportation Department. This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. This position will be responsible for patrolling all parking areas within the UNR jurisdiction and enforcing the UNR parking rules and regulations. The position provides the opportunity for progression to a University Parking Enforcement Officer 2 after a minimum one-year training period and is proficient in performing Officer in Charge duties during special events.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one (1) year of experience in public contact work which included obtaining, clarifying or giving facts or information.
A valid Class “C” driver’s license or higher operator’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with strong customer service skills and special event experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned campus areas to enforce parking rules and regulations
Issue parking citations or courtesy warnings when a violation is observed
Patrol and provide a safe presence in parking lots and garages
Locate lost, stolen, and counterfeit permits and take necessary action
Work special events, directing the flow of traffic, set up and take down of cones, barricades, and signs
Resolve traffic problems
Diffuse and deescalate situations with customers that have received citations as well as explain the rules and regulations
Perform vehicle assist such as, key retrieval, dead batteries, and flat tires
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave - Classified Benefits
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees. SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate.
SEC Grant-in-aid for Classified Employees
The University encourages employees to pursue training and educational opportunities available to them through the Nevada System of Higher Education institutions. Tuition is paid in full when Classified employees enroll in a course that can apply toward the completion of a degree or is job-related.
Classified Staff Grant-In-Aid Benefit
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program The University offers this program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees (working at least 50%). The Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program may be used for undergraduate and graduate state-supported courses.
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program
Classified Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire.