Parking & Traffic Enforcement Specialist

Calexico, City of (CA); Calexico (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Calexico, City of (CA) is seeking a Parking Enforcement Officer to enforce parking regulations, direct city-wide traffic, and perform clerical duties related to citations and logs. The role requires interaction with the public and compliance with applicable laws and codes.

You will respond to emergencies, operate basic tools and office equipment, and coordinate with authorities. A high school diploma and public contact experience are required, with strong communication and organizational skills

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and one year of experience involving public contact.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Legal and defensive driving practices.

Responsibilities

• Enforce a wide variety of parking regulations including double parking and illegal parking in red zones, metered areas, handicapped spaces, bus zones, loading zones and other restricted parking areas; mark vehicle tires; check for abandoned vehicles; issue citations as appropriate; assure compliance with applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Respond to emergency calls; drive a vehicle to perform assigned functions; utilize a two-way radio.
• Collect and account for various fees including collected meter monies; prepare and make bank deposits.
• Enforce various City and State ordinances and vehicle codes as necessary including expired vehicle registration.
• Direct and control automobile traffic; assure traffic moves smoothly; notify proper authorities of accidents; arrange for vehicles to be towed as needed; block streets during emergency situations including placing caution tape and cones as appropriate.
• Perform general clerical duties related to assigned activities including sorting and recording citations and maintaining related logs and files; prepare routine reports as directed.
• Communicate with the public, outside agencies and City officials to exchange and provide information, coordinate activities and resolve issues.
• Serve as an escort for funeral processions; control other special events.
• Perform minor repairs to parking meters as necessary; utilize a variety of hand tools.

Skills

Public interaction

Clerical skills

Communication

Defensive driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Calexico, City of (CA) is seeking a Parking Enforcement Officer to enforce parking regulations, direct city-wide traffic, and perform clerical duties related to citations and logs. The role requires interaction with the public and compliance with applicable laws and codes.

You will respond to emergencies, operate basic tools and office equipment, and coordinate with authorities. A high school diploma and public contact experience are required, with strong communication and organizational skills