Parking Enforcement Specialist

University of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 26,863 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Tuition benefit

ECO pass

Job summary

A prestigious university in Denver is seeking a Parking Enforcement Specialist for full-time staff. The role includes enforcing parking regulations, managing traffic flow, and providing customer service. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $19.50 to $21.00 and excellent benefits including medical and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Requires certification in Basic First Aid/CPR.
• Must pass a background check.
• Possess a valid Colorado Driver's License.
• Must pass a Pre-Placement Physical.

Responsibilities

• Enforce parking rules and regulations on University property.
• Respond to customer calls for assistance involving vehicles.
• Investigate reported suspicious activities on campus.

Skills

Customer service

Traffic management

Report writing

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Parking Enforcement Specialist

Job No: 498512

Work Type: Staff Full-Time

Location: Denver, CO

Categories: Facilities Management & Planning

Position Summary

The Parking and Mobility Services Specialist is assigned to Parking and Mobility Services and reports to the Field Operations Manager. This position is the primary parking enforcement personnel for the University. Their duties include, but are not limited to, parking enforcement and management, customer service, vehicle traffic control, office staff augmentation, and augmenting the Campus Safety operations when needed.

Essential Functions

In addition to following the University of Denver's policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

The Specialist has the primary responsibility for enforcement of parking rules and regulations, traffic flow and management on University property, light maintenance of parking equipment and property, event parking management, and bicycle enforcement, immobilization and impound.

• Responds to customer call for assistance and calls for service that involves parking areas or vehicles on University property and completes the appropriate reports as necessary. These may include but are not limited to motorist assists, vehicle accidents, and vehicle immobilizations. Specialists may be called upon to handle other types of reports as necessary.
• May be called upon to assist with the administrative operations of the Parking Services Department, including selling of permits, file and records management, and/or any other duties that may be assigned.
• Investigates reported or discovered suspicious activities, unusual occurrences, and criminal offenses.
• Enforces relevant state statutes, city ordinances, and University regulations.
• Renders assistance to members of the campus community as appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to the client, manager, or customer questions.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and create and interpret graphical charts.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in very fluid situations.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment that requires individual thought and initiative. Capable of facilitating the interactions of diverse needs and complex organizations. Ability to maintain professional standards and conduct during stressful and often emotional situations. Ability to deliver and follow detailed instructions. Possesses strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must have intermediate computer skills, including experience with Windows-based applications, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Ability to complete specialized training. Thorough knowledge of simple set-up, adjustment, and operational procedures of work-related equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree
• Must complete and maintain certification in Basic First Aid/CPR.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License and be insurable under University guidelines.
• Must pass a Pre-Placement Physical.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or bachelor's degree in a technical area and 3-5 years of work experience in a relevant area.

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (paid lunch while on call)

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) January 16, 2026.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number

The salary grade for the position is 5.

Hourly Range

The hourly range for the position is $19.50 – $21.00.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate at the time of posting. The actual salary may vary based on qualifications, departmental budget, internal equity and market information. The selection will not be based on gender or any other protected status.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application

• Resume
• Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights "POWR" Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

To apply, visit https://jobs.du.edu/en-us/job/498512