Parking Enforcement Officer - Part-Time

Performs a variety of duties in support of the City's parking enforcement program; patrols an assigned area for the purposes of enforcing motor vehicle parking regulations; completes administrative duties related to parking enforcement; and performs related work as required. Receives general supervision from higher level supervisory and management staff. The position is limited to 1,000 hours per fiscal year, at-will and non-benefited.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs a variety of duties in support of the City's parking enforcement program. Patrols the streets in an assigned area to cite illegally parked vehicles and to enforce motor vehicle parking regulations; places identifying marks on parked vehicles or records identifying information into a hand-held computer. Arranges for removal of unlawfully parked vehicles as authorized by various state and local codes. Assists with traffic control at events, accidents other situations; directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic by using appropriate hand signals and whistles. Operates and monitors a radio transmitter to keep in contact with supervisors and to inform dispatch of any circumstances requiring police or emergency assistance. Makes notes of actions taken and prepares detailed reports describing unusual problems encountered or observed. Explains parking and traffic regulations; provides information in response to questions and gives directions. Lifts and attaches vehicle immobilization unit in order to immobilize vehicles. Performs administrative duties related to parking enforcement including logs and reports. Assists other police employees as needed. Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

To qualify for this position, an individual must possess a combination of experience, education, and/or training that would likely produce the knowledge and abilities required to perform the work. A desirable combination of qualifications is described as follows:

Education:

Equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED. Ability to obtain a 40-hour

P.O.S.T. PC832

Module A certification within six months of hire and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Operations, services and activities of a parking enforcement program. Contents of the City of Bell Employee Safety Handbook. Operational characteristics of materials and equipment used in parking enforcement. Provisions of the California Vehicle Code as it relates to parking enforcement. City policies and procedures with respect to parking enforcement. Processes for impounding and storing vehicles. Levels of authority within the City for the enforcement of parking violations. Safe and efficient work practices as they relate to parking enforcement. Common word processing, spreadsheet, and database software. Methods and techniques of providing quality customer service to City staff and members of the public. English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation. Federal, State, and County and City laws, codes, ordinances and regulations related to parking enforcement.

Ability to:

Impartially interpret and apply parking enforcement provisions within prescribed codes and laws, and City policy. Conduct pertinent enforcement activities in a safe and effective manner. Prepare logs and records. Operate equipment and machines used in parking enforcement. Respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service in a fair, tactful, and firm manner. Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. Use sound, independent judgment within established policy and procedural guidelines Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work may require frequent walking, talking, hearing, using hands and fingers, and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. Work is primarily performed in outdoor environments with considerable time spent in moderate temperatures (above 80 degrees), with exposure to the elements including heavy rain. Good near vision, far vision and color perception are required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The essential duties of this position are performed mainly outdoors and at times in a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be exposed to wet surfaces and occasional loud noises. Work may involve exposure to moving traffic. Must be able to work during weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any assigned shift.