Parking Control Officer

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University (ECU) in Greenville, NC is seeking a Parking Control Officer to enforce parking and traffic regulations and maintain campus parking facilities. The role supports campus safety and mobility with rotating shifts, including a 10:30am–7:30pm schedule.

The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and a valid NC driver's license. Salary ranges from the ECU posting and offers a stable full-time opportunity with benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency and demonstrated competencies to perform the work.
• Valid NC Driver's License may be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Enforce ECU Parking and Traffic Regulations on campus.
• Maintain parking lots and equipment to ensure safety and order.
• Issue parking violations and assist with traffic control as needed.
• Support Department goals for campus safety and mobility.

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Valid NC Driver's License

Job description

Position Details

• Job Title: Parking Control Officer
• Position Number: 000573
• Vacancy Open to: All Candidates
• Time-Limited: No
• Department Homepage: https://parking.ecu.edu/
• Advertising Department: PARKING & TRAFFIC SERVICES
• Division: Administration & Finance
• Classification Title: 15828 Property Security Officer
• Competency Level: 2 - Journey
• Working Title: Parking Control Officer
• Number of Vacancies: 3
• Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
• Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
• Recruitment Range: $33,540 - $45,832
• Anticipated Hiring Range: $37,585 - $41,761
• Salary Grade Equivalency: NC01
• Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts
• Work Hours: 10:30am-7:30pm
• Position Location (City): Greenville
• Job Category: Staff

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East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work‑life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Department of Parking and Transportation Services is an auxiliary service of East Carolina University. The department is within the Division of Administration and Finance and reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Campus Safety and Auxiliary Services. The department is responsible for the registration and identification of all vehicles operated by staff, faculty, students and visitors who utilize University Parking facilities. The department is also responsible for enforcement of the ECU Parking and Traffic Ordinance, and for collection of parking fines incurred when violations of the regulations occur. This represents the issuance of approximately 50,000 parking violations per year, registration and identification of 30,000 vehicles, and a collection of over $2.5 million in fees and fines. The department is responsible for the maintenance of all campus parking facilities, equipment and vehicles under their jurisdiction. This includes over 13,000 parking spaces, 200 individual and multiple spaces meters. The department coordinates and directs all parking and traffic associated with special events.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Parking Control Officer (PCO) serves as the enforcement arm of the Department of Parking and Transportation Services. The purpose of this position is to legally enforce the ECU Parking and Traffic Regulations and maintain parking lots and equipment. Work involves enforcement of state laws and university regulations related to parking and traffic.

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

High School diploma or equivalency and demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require valid N.C. driver's license.

License or Certification required by statute or regulation

None

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

None

License or Certification required by the Department

Valid NC Drivers License

Job Open Date

09/02/2026

Job Close Date

09/17/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/96859

Alternate option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

Nondiscrimination Statement

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone] (Voice/TTY) or [e-mail].

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

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