Parking Enforcement Officer

This position is scheduled to receive a 5% salary adjustment in July 2026. To patrol assigned parking area, on foot or by vehicle; enforce parking regulations and issue warnings or citations for illegal parking; to provide general information to the public; and to perform related work as assigned.

Essential Functions:

Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: enforce the municipal code; direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic; provide information on parking laws to the public; issue citations or warnings for violations of California Vehicle Code provisions and parking control ordinances such as parking time limits zones, tow away zones, loading zones, and metered parking areas; use a vehicle to patrol and to enforce parking laws and regulations; make court appearances as required; report damaged or inoperative traffic control equipment and hazards such as broken sidewalks and pavement, etc.; maintain records and prepare legible reports; deliver or pick up police vehicle and equipment for service or repair; operate a compact vehicle in patrolling the streets and public parking lots; place identifying marks on parked vehicles and subsequently check for these marks as a means of identifying vehicles that are parked beyond the legal time limit; identify illegally parked motor vehicles and attach a warning notice, issue a citation or impound the vehicle; report any irregular or hazardous circumstances to the police station by radio; explain parking regulations and provide information to the public; make and keep records and reports of actions taken in the line of duty; testify in court; may direct traffic, place signs, barricades and other equipment used in sobriety checkpoints; file parking tickets; fuel vehicles used by the traffic division; build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service; and perform other duties related to this position. Any combination of education and/or experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: one year of work experience in a field with extensive public contact and training equivalent the completion of the twelfth grade.

Required License or Certificate:

A valid California Driver's License; possession of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certificate are highly desirable and must be obtained within the first six months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

methods, practices, and procedures associated with parking control and enforcement; local and state laws pertaining to parking of vehicles, towing and abatement procedures; public contact protocol; procedures and precautions related to safe operation of vehicles and familiarity with California driving laws.

Ability to:

learn traffic laws and ordinances; learn to operate a compact motorized vehicle; analyze situations and take effective courses of action; work holidays, weekends and split shifts; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; and work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

On a continuous basis walk and stand for varying period of time; sit in a vehicle while patrolling parking areas for long period of time; intermittently bend, crouch and stoop; extend both arms to mark tires with a chalk stick weighing up to 5 pounds; use hands and fingers to grasp and hold various types equipment including a handheld keyboard and in operating the three wheel patrol vehicle; make repetitive hand and body motions; twist and reach below and above shoulder; lift and maneuver equipment which may weigh up to 75 lbs. Communicate over a radio, or telephone; hear communications via radio, telephone or in person; respond to inquiries; use a computer keyboard. See in the normal vision range with or without correction; hear in the normal range with or without correction. Work is performed primarily outdoors with exposure to a variety of weather conditions including wind, rain, sun, heat, cold, dust, etc. Frequent exposure to traffic noise and heavy traffic situations. The selection process may consist of the following: Written Exam & Preliminary Background Questionnaire -

Tentative Dates:

July 13, 2026, July 17, 2026 Candidates must successfully pass the written exam and preliminary background questionnaire to continue in the selection process. Panel Interview -

Tentative Dates:

July 28, 2026, July 29, 2026 All dates indicated above are tentative and subject to change without further notice. Recruitment No. 26515406 To be considered, applicants must submit a City Application and Supplemental Questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date listed. Candidates whose applications indicate education and experience most directly related to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. All notices will be sent via e-mail. Unless otherwise noted, a passing score must be achieved at each step of the selection process in order to have your name placed on the eligibility list for hiring consideration. Note that the examination materials for this recruitment are validated, copyrighted and/or inappropriate for review. The eligibility lists established as a result of this recruitment will be for a duration of six (6) months, unless otherwise extended. Pre-Employment Backgrounds Investigation Successful candidates must undergo a thorough background investigation. There are certain types of conducts which are automatic grounds for disqualification. Please refer to the "Pre-Employment Disqualifying Criteria" below to help you identify some of the common areas of the background investigation process that may cause delay or prevent you from competing in the selection process.

Pre-Employment Disqualifying Criteria:

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