Parking Enforcement Officer University of Utah Health
1 Salt Lake City, UT Job Details Full-time $18 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Retirement plan Qualifications Incident reporting compliance Special event law enforcement Database systems Incident management Phone communication Incident report management Two-way radios for driver communication Emergency call-taking protocols Compliance with security regulations Parking lot monitoring Public safety procedures Traffic enforcement Telephone systems Multi-line phone systems Phone triage Crisis management Dispatching for law enforcement incidents Communication skills Physical security incident reporting Entry level Office phone management Under 1 year Full Job Description Details Open Date 07/22/2026 Requisition Number
PRN45708B
Job Title Dispatcher Working Title Parking Enforcement Officer Career Progression Track C Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Evening Work Schedule Summary 7:00am
- 3:30pm OR 12:00pm
- 8:30pm VP Area President Department 00450
- Commuter Services
- Operations Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $18.00/h Close Date 10/22/2026 Priority Review Date (Note
- Posting may close at any time) Job Summary Provides dispatch services for assigned department.
Uses a multi-line telephone system to receive and relay information to appropriate units. Creates and logs incident reports. Responsibilities Answers incoming telephone calls on a multi-line telephone system. Disseminates all pertinent information to appropriate persons via telephone or two-way radio to facilitate the transmission of information and/or answer questions. Contacts external agencies such as paramedic, fire, ambulance, animal control and police services to handle critical incidents. Assists public via telephone and in-person to assess situations and problems. Determines appropriate response and relays accurate information to appropriate units for response. Prioritizes incident reports and maintains an accurate log to meet Federal, State and University requirements. Inputs and retrieves pertinent information from a computerized database to assist University staff and the general public. Utilizes and complies with proper security and radio procedures. May be required to work closely with other dispatch centers. Patrols parking lots, which involves checking for proper permits and issuing citations for improper parking. Assists in providing motorist services to the University community and the public such as starting cars, directing people to available parking and specific buildings on campus. Assists visitors and registered users of the campus parking system in understanding regulations and the availability of parking in different areas of the campus. Processes copies of issued citations and completes forms related to work performed during shift. Directs traffic in parking lots during special events such as football, basketball, entertainment events, theatrical productions, or University wide events (commencement). Impounds vehicles parked in tow-away zones or that involve excessive citations in accordance with departmental procedures. Problem Solving Dispatchers are responsible for questioning callers to obtain sufficient information to notify responsible parties in emergency situations and to conduct confidential information searches as requested. Problems encountered by the incumbent include the ability to maintain a proper sense of priorities when confronted by multiple calls and the ability to think clearly in emergency situations. Crisis situations may involve people who are distressed and difficult to understand or who have trouble relating information. Dispatchers must obtain sufficient information under these stressful circumstances to quickly and effectively evaluate the situation and then pass along the information to the appropriate parties for resolution. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Minimum Qualifications Six months related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); the ability to speak concisely and distinctly; demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and work under stressful conditions; previous computer experience; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills required. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. Preferences Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. 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To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page . Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu
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