Parking Enforcement Officer

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston is seeking a Parking Enforcement Officer to monitor and enforce parking regulations across campus. The role involves patrolling lots and garages, issuing citations, coordinating vehicle immobilization or towing when needed, and assisting students, staff, and visitors.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of one year of related experience; the job involves outdoor work and frequent public interaction, with security checks noted for all

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of related job experience; education may be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and enforces university parking regulations by patrolling campus lots and garages, issuing citations, and coordinating vehicle immobilization or towing for violations.
• Offers general assistance and information to students, staff, faculty, and campus visitors.
• Troubleshoots parking equipment issues and reports maintenance needs to appropriate personnel.
• Provides motorist assistance, including vehicle lockouts, jump starts, and tire inflation support.
• Escorts individuals to nearby areas not served by university shuttle services to ensure safety.
• Identifies and reports emergencies, safety hazards, and unusual incidents occurring on or near university property.

Skills

Communication

Public interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Department:PoliceSalary:$32,995 - $35,882

Job Summary

The Parking Enforcement Officer is responsible for monitoring and enforcing parking regulations within a designated area. This role involves patrolling, issuing citations, interacting with the public, and supporting campus parking operations.

Duties

• Monitors and enforces university parking regulations by patrolling campus lots and garages, issuing citations, and coordinating vehicle immobilization or towing for violations.
• Offers general assistance and information to students, staff, faculty, and campus visitors.
• Troubleshoots parking equipment issues and reports maintenance needs to appropriate personnel.
• Provides motorist assistance, including vehicle lockouts, jump starts, and tire inflation support.
• Escorts individuals to nearby areas not served by university shuttle services to ensure safety.
• Identifies and reports emergencies, safety hazards, and unusual incidents occurring on or near university property.

Marginal Duties

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports:

• None

Delegation of Work:

• N/A

Supervision Given:

• N/A

Qualifications

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or GED (Experience may be substituted in lieu of education)

Required Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year of related job experience(Education may be substituted in lieu of experience)

License/Certification:

• None Required

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, University policies and procedures.

Skills:

• Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively.

Abilities:

• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with members of the public.
• Ability to effectively handle difficult people.
• Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to learn office and university-specific software.

Work Location and Physical Demands

Primary Work Location:

• Work involves considerable exposure to outdoors

Physical Demands:

• Position requires moderate physical activity
• Requires handling of average weight objects up to 25 pounds, or standing and/or walking for long periods of time
• Work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.