Parking Enforcement & Events Specialist

Old Dominion University; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA seeks a Security Officer II to enforce parking rules, issue citations, and assist at events. The role involves field work, disseminating information, and handling diverse interactions with motorists and visitors.

Required are strong observation skills, knowledge of parking regulations, and the ability to operate various computer programs. Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record are essential.

Qualifications

• Superb observation skills required.
• Ability to learn and interpret parking regulations and procedures.
• Ability to learn and utilize several different computer software programs.
• Ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods in all weather conditions.
• Ability to drive a vehicle safely and get in and out of a vehicle regularly.
• Requires ability to focus and record detailed vehicle information, including vehicle make, model, year, and license plate data.
• Excellent people skills are required, including the demonstrated ability to positively direct customers, disseminate information, and defuse confrontations.
• Demonstrated organization and supervisory skills, and the ability to react positively to dynamic and stressful situations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and to communicate via two-way radio using short and direct commands.
• Ability to read policies and instructions and provide direction to subordinates.
• Ability to work with diverse customer groups.

Responsibilities

• The individual in this position is expected to perform duties within the Transportation and Parking Services Department with the primary responsibility being to write citations on vehicles found in violation of University Transportation and Parking Services regulations.
• The individual will disseminate parking and other directory information while in the field and work special events as needed.

Skills

Observation skills

Parking regs knowledge

Computer software

Walk/stand long

Driving ability

Vehicle data capture

People skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Policy comprehension

Diversity engagement

Job description

Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA seeks a Security Officer II to enforce parking rules, issue citations, and assist at events. The role involves field work, disseminating information, and handling diverse interactions with motorists and visitors.

Required are strong observation skills, knowledge of parking regulations, and the ability to operate various computer programs. Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record are essential.