Parking Enforcement Officer - Hourly

Highline Community College; Des Moines (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Highline College is seeking a part-time Parking Enforcement Officer to help maintain a safe and welcoming campus environment for students, staff and visitors. The position offers two shifts (Day and Afternoon), 16 hours per week, temporary for up to 12 months or 1050 hours.

Responsibilities include issuing citations, applying boots, assisting with parking programs, and basic office tasks while ensuring adherence to college rules and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of customer service experience.
• Proficiency in English reading, writing, and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Issue citations within parking enforcement software for violations related to College regulations.
• Apply vehicle immobilizers (“boots”) for repeat offenders.
• Answer questions, provide directions, and explain parking rules or citation appeal processes.
• Provide surveillance for criminal activity.
• Support data entry and distribution for ORCA subsidy program.
• Assists students by explaining parking and transportation programs.
• Basic office duties, including answering the phone and radio.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Communication

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

De-escalation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Parking enforcement software

Two-way radio

Job description

Posting will remain open until filled. Priority consideration for applications received by September 7, 2026.

As a professional member of the Department of Public Safety, the Parking Enforcement Officer ensures a safe and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors which is consistent with Highline College's mission and values.

This position is part time at 16 hours a week.

We are hiring for two vacancies, with opportunities available on both the Day Shift and Afternoon Shift.

This is a temporary hourly position that is limited to 12 months or 1050 hours.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management, Parking Enforcement Officer will

• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the college community as well as fellow employees, reflecting positively on the College and Public Safety Department;
• Ability to read, understand, interpret and appropriately apply laws, college policies and safety regulations;
• Issue citations within parking enforcement software for violations related to College regulations;
• Apply vehicle immobilizers (“boots”) for repeat offenders;
• Answer questions, provide directions, and explain parking rules or citation appeal processes;
• Provide surveillance for criminal activity;
• Support data entry and distribution for ORCA subsidy program;
• Assists students by explaining parking and transportation programs;
• Basic office duties, including answering the phone and radio;
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Ability to:

• Learn, interpret and enforce rules;
• Follow written and oral instructions;
• Perform strenuous physical tasks, such as; running, walking, standing for a long period of time, lifting barricades, cones, and other traffic control devices, and responding to emergency situations in a timely manner;
• Ability to work outdoors in any weather conditions;
• Address emergencies and follow appropriate course of action;
• Communicate effectively, in both oral and written form, including use of two‑way radio, telephone, and in face‑to‑face contacts;
• Maintain proficiency of patrol standards, industry security standards and familiarization with department Standard Operating Procedures;
• Must be able to give or take direction in stressful or emergency situations;
• Operate security equipment, including a radio.

Knowledge of:

• Rules governing access to campus buildings and grounds;
• Safety precautions and fire hazards;
• Law enforcement basics.

Work Schedule

The schedule for this position may vary due to class and campus schedules.

MINIMUM QUALIIFACTIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Minimum 1 year of customer service experience;
• Proficiency in English reading, writing, and verbal communication.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

THE COLLEGE

Founded in 1961, Highline College was the first community college to be established in King County and is one of 34 community and technical colleges. More than 350,000 alumni have graduated from Highline over the years. Nestled between Seattle and Tacoma, we are located on the traditional village sites of the Muckleshoot, Puyallup and many other Coast Salish tribes.

Highline prioritizes access for all students, staff, and faculty, which is evident in our Mission, Vision, and Values. We are proud Highline strives to improve access to Education for our student community. Those who come to our college bring unique personal experiences, beliefs, and perspectives and make us better. We strive to provide and highlight resources to support our students, staff, and faculty by fostering a equal opportunity focused workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

HIGHLINE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Highline College is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects all cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We strongly encourage applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legal protected status.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• National Criminal Background Check may be required.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

The College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants needing accommodations in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at [phone]. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service.

TITLE IX POLICY

Highline College complies with Title IX regulations. For details on our policies, see our website https://humanresources.highline.edu/faculty-and-staff/policies/title-ix/

The College appointing authorities reserve the right and may exercise the option to make an employment decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process.