Parking Enforcement & Traffic Control Technician (Part-Time)

City of Albany, CA; San Pablo (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Albany, CA is seeking a part-time Parking Enforcement & Traffic Control Technician to join the Police Department. The civilian, non-sworn role focuses on parking enforcement, traffic control, and community interaction to keep streets safe and accessible.

This position offers part-time hours with shifts typically 8:00 am–6:00 pm, three days per week, and opportunities to assist during traffic or emergency situations while engaging with diverse community members.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid California Driver License with clean driving record.
• At least one year of customer-service or public-contact experience.

Responsibilities

• Patrol streets and issue citations for parking violations.
• Explain regulations and assist during traffic or emergency situations.
• Operate handheld devices for citation issuance.
• Document violations and prepare enforcement reports.
• Coordinate towing and vehicle storage when required.
• Maintain parking enforcement vehicles in good condition.
• Respond to traffic control requests and direct traffic.
• Testify at administrative hearings and court cases.
• Communicate with public safety dispatchers via radio.
• Complete related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Public interaction

Traffic control

Driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Albany's Police Department is seeking a Part-timeParking Enforcement & Traffic Control Technician to join our team!

Help keep Albany's streets safe, accessible, and moving.

Make a visible difference in the community every day. The City of Albany is seeking a dependable, service-minded professional to join the Police Department as a part-time Parking Enforcement & Traffic Control Technician. This civilian, non-sworn role combines independent field work, community interaction, and practical problem-solving to help keep streets, driveways, fire zones, and public spaces safe and accessible.

The Opportunity

Under general supervision, you will perform the full range of routine parking enforcement and traffic-control duties. You will spend much of your day in the community—patrolling City streets, responding to concerns, explaining parking regulations, andassistingduring traffic or emergency situations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who works well independently, communicates confidently with people from all backgrounds, and can balance sound judgment with fairness, tact, and professionalism.

• Patrol City streets (both walking and motorized patrol) and issue citations for parking violations such as illegal parking in restricted zones and parking in front of driveways or fire hydrants.
• Chalktiresand returntoverifyviolation,and issueovertime citations.
• Issuecitationsusinghand-heldcomputers andissuehandwritten citations.
• Document violations and prepare reports related to enforcement of 72-hour parking restrictions; facilitate towing and storage of vehicles for violations of parking regulations, ordinances, and laws.
• Maintain specialized parking enforcement vehicles in clean, serviceable condition.
• Report and respond to traffic and emergency situations; respond to requests for assistance with traffic control problems; direct traffic; maintain a traffic control post.
• Inform the public of regulations and procedures related to parking enforcement.
• Testify in administrative hearings and court cases related to parking violations andcitations.
• Use a two-way radio to communicate with public safety dispatchers to arrange for towing and call for emergency assistance.
• Operate a department vehicle and respond to service calls as required.
• Report unusual occurrences or problems of an urgent nature to supervisor and act in accordance with instructions received.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Any combination of education, training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED
• Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver License with a clean driving record.
• At least one year of work experience performing customer-service or public-contact duties.

Other Requirements:

• Previous parking enforcement experience (highly desirable).
• Typical work shifts occur 3 days per week (Monday-Saturday) with shifts occurring between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm. Schedule can be modified for operational needs for occasional evenings, nights, holidays and Sundays.
• Criminal records review, DMV history assessment, psychological interview, and medical examination.

The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the selection process which is tentatively scheduled as follows:

1. Submit application by: Friday, September 25, 2026, at 11:59 pm
2. Panel Interview for passing candidates: Week of September 28, 2026
3. Place on Eligibility List
4. Background Investigation*
5. Conditional Job Offer**

Background Investigation*

A thorough investigation of personal history, including but not limited to work history, education, military, arrest record, etc., will be conducted on candidates certified to the Police Department.

Conditional Job Offer**

Candidates may be provided with a conditional job offer. After receiving a conditional offer of employment, candidates must successfully complete a required DMV history assessment, psychological examination and medical examination prior to appointment.

The information listed above is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The City of Albany is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].