Parking Enforcement Officer

Coatesville PD Careers; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

City-funded defined-benefit pension

Low-premium medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid holidays and vacation

Uniform allowance

Training opportunities

Job summary

A local police department in Coatesville is looking for motivated Parking Enforcement Officers. The role involves patrolling streets to enforce parking ordinances, supporting traffic flow, and providing public assistance. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and a valid Pennsylvania driver's license. The position offers competitive pay, family health coverage, and a city-funded pension. If you're ready to contribute to community safety while advancing your career, apply now.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or GED.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to walk several miles daily in all weather or operate a micro-vehicle safely.
• Basic computer and data-entry skills; comfort with handheld devices and LPR systems.
• Successful background check, drug screen, and medical clearance.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned zones to identify parking violations.
• Issue citations using handheld ticket-writer and document violations.
• Educate motorists about local parking rules.
• Refer hazardous vehicles for towing and assist with traffic control.
• Collect parking data for engineering studies.
• Assist with pedestrian and vehicle traffic control during events and incidents.
• Appear in district court to testify when citations are contested.

Skills

Customer service skills

Conflict resolution

Basic computer skills

Data entry

Ability to walk several miles

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld ticket-writer

License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology

Job description

Coatesville, United States | Posted on 06/07/2025

The City of Coatesville Police Department safeguards a diverse population of 13,000 within 1.8 square miles, combining big-city professionalism with small-town engagement. We practice community-oriented policing—mentoring youth, hosting safety clinics, and partnering with local businesses—while delivering 24/7 patrol and investigative services. To sustain that mission, we continually seek motivated officers who value integrity, proactive problem-solving, and measurable public impact. New hires receive competitive pay, City-funded pensions, family health coverage, and clear advancement tracks into K-9, Investigations, Traffic Safety, and leadership roles. If you’re ready to grow your career while strengthening a community, Coatesville PD is ready to meet you.

Job Description

Parking Enforcement Officers (PEOs) help keep Coatesville’s streets safe and business-friendly by enforcing parking ordinances, supporting traffic flow, and educating motorists about local regulations. The role is primarily field-based—on foot or in a compact city vehicle—and requires consistent public interaction, accurate citation writing, and close coordination with sworn officers during special events or emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

Patrol assigned zones to identify meter expirations, time-limit violations, fire-lane obstruction, and handicapped-space misuse.

Issue citations using handheld ticket-writer and License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology; document violations with time-stamped photos.

Provide courteous explanations of parking rules to motorists and answer basic downtown-navigation questions.

Refer abandoned or hazardous vehicles for towing and coordinate with patrol for traffic hazards.

Collect and log parking data to support traffic-engineering studies and future ordinance updates.

Assist with pedestrian and vehicle traffic control during parades, festivals, construction, and crash scenes.

Appear in district court to testify when citations are contested.

Requirements

High-school diploma or GED.

Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.

Ability to walk several miles daily in all weather or operate a micro-vehicle safely.

Basic computer and data-entry skills; comfort with handheld devices and LPR systems.

Successful background check, drug screen, and medical clearance.

Preferred Attributes

Previous customer-service, security, or municipal-code experience.

Calm, professional demeanor and proven conflict-resolution skills.

Familiarity with Coatesville’s street grid and downtown business district.

Overtime paid after 40 hours.

City-funded defined-benefit pension plus optional 457(b) retirement plan.

Low-premium medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee and family.

Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and uniform allowance.

Training in LPR operations, traffic direction, CPR/first aid, and customer engagement.

Career-progression opportunities to Senior PEO, Traffic Safety Analyst, or Code-Enforcement Officer.