Parking Enforcement Officer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to gain knowledge of applicable Oregon and municipal laws relating to parking and traffic.
• Ability to relate well to a wide variety of individuals and groups, and to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including the ability to communicate effectively, including over the radio.
• Ability to get along well with coworkers, and the public, even in stressful situations, and maintain effective work relationships.
• Ability to efficiently operate a computer to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Ability to respond quickly to prospective hazards.
• Ability to work independently and without direct supervision.
• Ability to meet L.E.D.S Introductory Level certification requirements.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation including criminal history check and obtain an Oregon State Police Criminal Justice Information Systems clearance.
• Ability to obtain C.P.R. and First Aid and OC (pepper) spray training as determined and offered by the Department.
• Ability to pass medical examination that includes vision, peripheral vision and hearing tests as determined by the Department.
• Valid Oregon Driver's License and driving record that meets the standards set by the City of Corvallis.
• Demonstrable commitment to sustainability.
• Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
• The individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others in the workplace.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background and/or criminal history check.

Nice To Haves

• Travel among City worksites.

Responsibilities

• On foot or by vehicle, patrols parking areas and issues citations for violation of a parking law.
• Records license and parking space numbers, returning at the end of the legal parking time allotment to issue citations to violators.
• Issues citations to vehicles parked at expired meters.
• Patrols downtown free parking areas and records all vehicle licenses, noting frequently recorded numbers and investigating to determine place of residence or employment.
• Serves citations personally to violators at their place of residence or employment.
• Operates and drives a parking vehicle safely and legally.
• Cleans and performs some maintenance on parking vehicles.
• Assists with traffic control as needed.
• Performs community service by responding to questions with directions and assistance.
• Completes all required paperwork within established deadlines.
• Reports meter malfunctions and traffic hazards and may remove hazards from traffic.
• Responsible for abandoned vehicle complaints and follow-up as directed.
• Responds to Records or Municipal Court to resolve complaints and answer questions regarding parking enforcement and court dates.
• May include testifying in court.
• May occasionally give public presentations to community groups regarding parking enforcement practices and parking regulations.
• May occasionally perform duties of Records Specialist or other non-sworn department personnel based on the needs of the department.
• Conforms with all safety rules and performs work in a safe manner.
• Adheres to all City and Department policies.
• Delivers excellent customer service to diverse audiences.
• Maintains effective work relationships.
• Arrives to work, meetings, and other work-related functions on time and maintains regular job attendance.