Parking Enforcement Officer I

City of Colorado Springs; Colorado Springs (CO); In loco; USD 42.000 - 61.000; Tempo pieno

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City of Colorado Springs is seeking a Parking Enforcement Officer I to enforce parking ordinances and support community relations within the Public Works team. The role involves patrolling, issuing citations, and liaising with merchants and residents to explain city policies.

The successful candidate will work a Friday–Tuesday schedule, possess a high school diploma or GED, have at least one year of related professional experience, and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Competenze

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED).
• One year of full-time, professional experience in a related field.
• Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary driver’s license not subject to restrictions.

Mansioni

• Issue citations to offenders.
• Monitor areas to ensure parking ordinance compliance.
• Maintain relationships with merchants and residents in patrol areas.
• Testify in court as required.
• Respond to abandoned vehicle complaints and initiate impoundment.
• Assist with special events as needed.

Conoscenze

Parking enforcement

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Formazione

HS diploma or GED

Strumenti

Enforcement software

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Parking Enforcement Officer I

Description / Position Overview

About the Job: The City of Colorado Springs is ready to welcome a Parking Enforcement Officer I to their Public Works team! This position will perform a wide variety of duties and activities to enforce the City’s parking ordinances with keen attention to detail while supporting community relations.

Work Schedule

Friday - Tuesday, 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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As a Parking Enforcement Officer I, You Will

• Enforce the City’s parking ordinances by issuing citations to offenders
• Monitor driveways, fire hydrant areas, crosswalks, school zones, and other areas to ensure parking ordinance compliance
• Maintain effective working relationships with merchants and residence of assigned patrol areas, answering questions, interpreting and explaining city policies
• Testify in court as required
• Maintain assigned vehicle and specialized equipment
• Respond to abandoned vehicle complaints and initiate impoundment of vehicles in the City’s lots and on-street locations
• Assist with Special Events as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

Knowledge Of

A successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Parking enforcement or parking and mobility field
• Using software programs to support operations
• Interpersonal and customer service skills to ensure positive interactions with the community

Ability to

• Work independently with minimal direct supervision
• Portray dedication to pass effective judgments
• Have keen attention to detail

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
• One year of full-time, professional experience in a related field
• Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary driver’s license not subject to restrictions

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Experience working in parking enforcement or parking and mobility field
• Experience with the use of hand-held enforcement software programs

Additional Information

Please reach out to City Recruiting at [e-mail] for any questions regarding this position.

Physical Demands

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Environmental Conditions/Frequency

Primary Work Environment - Vehicle
Extreme Temperature - Continuously
Wetness and Humidity - Occasionally
Respiratory Hazards - Frequently
Noise and Vibrations - Frequently
Physical Hazards - Frequently
Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards - Never
Exposure to Communicable Diseases - Never

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families.