Parking Enforcement Officer I

Montana State University; Bozeman, Northern (MT, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University seeks a Parking Enforcement Officer to patrol university parking lots, deter violations, and assist motorists. Under supervision, you will issue citations, manage towing and impound processes, and use the T2 software and ticketing equipment to maintain order on campus.

This full‑time, non‑sponsorship role requires good customer service skills and the ability to work overtime for events. FLSA non‑exempt, 1.0 FTE, salary $25.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be able to patrol campus parking areas on foot and by vehicle.
• Capable of writing citations and warnings as required.
• Provide information and assist motorists and campus visitors.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus parking areas and enforce parking regulations.
• Issue citations and warnings and assist in towing/impound processes.
• Operate parking management software and related equipment.
• Assist CatTracks Shuttle program and provide motorist assistance.

Skills

Patrol procedures

Citation writing

Customer service

T2 enforcement software

Tools

T2 enforcement software

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is not eligible for new sponsorship.

Position Information

Announcement Number

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 27105

Under the supervision of the Parking Enforcement Supervisor, Parking Enforcement Officers conduct foot and vehicle patrols of University parking lots in order to enforce campus parking regulations. Some of the duties will include: patrolling campus parking areas; issuing citations; use the T2 enforcement and parking management software; selling vehicle parking permits; providing information about the University to visitors; routinely work overtime assignments to assist with parking for special and athletic events; and assisting motorists in distress.

Position Number

Position Number 4M1699

Department

Department Parking Facility

Division

Division Administration

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Classified

Contract Term

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

If other, specify From date

If other, specify End date

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation

Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE

FTE

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible

Salary $25.00 per hour

Contract Type

If other, please specify

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type Open

General Statement

Under the supervision of the Parking Enforcement Supervisor, Parking Enforcement Officers conduct patrols of University parking lots to ensure a safe parking experience on campus, deter parking violations, and provide motorist assistance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Parking enforcement:

• Officer will perform foot and vehicle patrols of campus parking areas; write parking citations; issue written and verbal warnings; identify vehicles to tow and initiate and assist in the towing/booting process; release vehicles and bicycles from impound; assist in parking and traffic control for special and athletic events; use ticket-writing equipment and parking management software; enforce bicycle regulations.

Equipment operation and maintenance:

• Safely and legally operate departmental vehicles; maintain garage pay stations; garage cleaning; operate fixed and handheld devices to issue and print citations; operate computer hardware and Windows-based software; operate vehicle jump packs, tow straps, jacks, and lockout tools to provide motorist assistance.

Campus Shuttle:

• Officer will periodically assist the CatTracks Shuttle program, by operating a shuttle van along designated shuttle routes, transporting patrons to and from destinations when needed.

Customer Service: