PARKING CONTROL OFFICER

City of Montebello; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS retirement

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

The City of Montebello is seeking a Parking Enforcement Officer to patrol the city and enforce parking regulations, issue citations, and assist the public with information on parking rules. The role includes maintaining logs, appearing in court, and supporting traffic control efforts as needed.

Desirable candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of public-facing work experience, plus a California driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities.
• Graduation from high school or G.E.D. is desirable.
• One year of responsible work experience in a position requiring extensive public contact.
• Possession of an appropriate California driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Patrols the City in a vehicle; enforces parking regulations and issues citations as appropriate; answers questions and provides information concerning parking regulations; provides helpful information for visitors to the area; notes and reports parking problems; maintains activity and citation logs; appears in court and presents evidence for disputed citations; responds to requests for assistance with traffic control problems; keeps vehicles supplied for work shift; notifies other City staff of major repairs which are required; may assist in recruitment, assignment, and supervision of school crossing guards.

Job description

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD

This recruitment is set to close on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. All applicants are encouraged to apply promptly as this recruitment may close at any time without notice.

Required Application Materials

Along with your completed online City application, the following materials are required:

• Resume


• Copy of your valid California Driver's License

Job Description

Under supervision to patrol the City, enforcing parking regulations and issuing citations; to maintain records; oversee school crossing guard program; and to perform related work as required.

Essential Duties

Patrols the City in a vehicle; enforces parking regulations and issues citations as appropriate; answers questions and provides information concerning parking regulations; provides helpful information for visitors to the area; notes and reports parking problems; maintains activity and citation logs; appears in court and presents evidence for disputed citations; responds to requests for assistance with traffic control problems; keeps vehicles supplied for work shift; notifies other City staff of major repairs which are required; may assist in recruitment, assignment, and supervision of school crossing guards.

Typical Qualifications

Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:

Education

Graduation from high school or G.E.D. is desirable.

Work Background

One year of responsible work experience in a position requiring extensive public contact.

Special Requirement

Possession of an appropriate California driver's license.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge Of

• Laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations governing parking enforcement functions.


• Principles of supervision and training.


• Office methods and procedures.

Ability To

• Interpret, explain, apply, and enforce parking laws, rules, and regulations.


• Provide supervision, training, and work evaluation for staff.


• Operate a two-way radio.


• Work without direct supervision.


• Memorize details and incidents accurately.


• Maintain good public relations with people contacted during work assignments.


• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.


• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.


• The City of Montebello is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.

Benefit Guide

• CalPERS 2.7% @ 55 or 2% @ 62, depending on member status


• Classic members pay 8% toward their employee contribution to CalPERS


• New CalPERS members pay 7.5% toward their CalPERS retirement


• 11 medical plans available, including dental & vision coverage, maximum paid by City is $1,650.00/mo. (3+-party coverage)


• Or in lieu of coverage, $350 per month medical incentive plan


• 12 paid Holidays


• up to 80 Vacation leave hours


• up to 96 Sick leave hours


• $30,000 term life insurance, $30,000 AD&D


• 30 hours bereavement leave per eligible incident


• Up to $1,500 per year tuition reimbursement (ANNUAL BUDGET PERMITTING)


• Deferred compensation plan available


• Bilingual pay available upon testing up to $225/month


• Education Incentive Pay


• Certificate Pay


• Long Term Disability Program


• Longevity Incentive Pay

01

What is your highest level of formal education completed?

• High School Diploma/GED


• Some College


• Associate's Degree


• Bachelor's Degree


• Master's Degree

02

Do you possess a valid unexpired Class \"C\" California Driver's License?

• Yes


• No

03

Please describe in detail your work experience in a position requiring extensive public contact.

04

How many years of work experience do you have in a position requiring extensive public contact?

• 6 months or less


• 1 year of experience


• 2 or more years of experience

05

Do you possess P.C. 832 certification?

• Yes


• No


• Required Question