Parking Enforcement Officer

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

Job summary

Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Parking Enforcement Officer to enforce Transportation and Parking Services regulations on campus. The role involves writing citations, disseminating information to motorists in the field, and supporting special events.

The position requires vigilance, the ability to learn regulations, and strong communication with customers. A valid driver’s license and insurable driving record are required; some customer-relations experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Superb observation skills required.
• Requires 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 throughout the work shift.
• 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

• Write citations on vehicles found in violation of University Transportation and Parking Services regulations.
• Disseminate parking and directory information while in the field.
• Support special events as needed.

Skills

Observation skills

Regulation interpretation

Computer literacy

Vehicle operation

Customer communication

Written communication

De-escalation

Organization

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Role Title

Security Officer II

Role Code

69112

Pay Band

02

Working Title

Parking Enforcement Officer

Position Number

01490A

Department

PARKING FACILITIES

Location

Norfolk, VA

Type of Position

Classified

Type of Job

Full Time

EEO Category

D Protective Service Workers

Job Description

The individual in this position is expected to perform dutieswithin the Transportation and Parking Services Department with theprimary responsibility being to write citations on vehicles foundin violation of University Transportation and Parking Servicesregulations. The individual will disseminate parking and otherdirectory information while in the field and work special events asneeded.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Superb observation skills required.
• Requires 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 throughout the work shift.
• 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.

Special licenses, registration or certification

Valid Driver’s License & Insurable Driving Record

Education or training

None

Level and type of experience

Some experience in a customer relations type position.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

None

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Driver’s License
• Insurable Driving Record

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate

Salary is commensurate with education and experience and begins at$ - 31579

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number

S03440

Job Open To

General Public

Open Date

10/28/2026

Close Date

11/11/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions Summary

Must bring valid Driver’s License & Copy of DMV Driver’s Report

Criminal Background Check

The final candidate is required to complete a criminal historycheck.

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equalemployment, educational and social opportunities for all persons,without regard to race (or traits historically associated with raceincluding hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles suchas braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender(including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions),national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteranstatus, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation orgenetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities,women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged toapply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonableaccommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management andCulture at [phone].

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we areencouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through theCommonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need toprovide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate ofDisability) provided by the Department for Aging &Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind& Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may alsoapply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other mannerdiscriminate against employees or applicants because they haveinquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay ofanother employee or applicant. However, employees who have accessto the compensation information of other employees or applicants asa part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay ofother employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwisehave access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is(a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtheranceof an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including aninvestigation conducted by the employer, or consistent withcontractor’s legal duty to furnish information.