Vehicle Boot Investigator

denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

457B Retirement Plan

PTO and holidays

Job summary

The City and County of Denver is seeking a Vehicle Boot Investigator within the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI). The role focuses on enforcing parking regulations, immobilizing vehicles for violations, and facilitating towing when necessary.

You will use on-vehicle computers and various databases to identify offenders and delinquent citations, issue notices, explain boot procedures, and ensure compliance with city rules.

Responsibilities

• Enforces payment of parking fines and immobilizes vehicles as needed
• Investigates vehicles and non-compliant citations using on-vehicle computer and databases
• Issues notices and explains parking rules and boot removal processes
• Issues citations for right-of-way violations to maintain safety and mobility
• Operates radios and vehicles; maintains daily activity reports
• Coordinates with Parking Control Enforcement Teams and supports related duties

Job description

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $23.89-$35.84 . New hires are typically brought into the organization between $25.00-$30.00/hour based on experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service


• 457B Retirement Plan


• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year


• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

In this position you can expect to report to the Central Platte Campus, Gary Price Building (Building 2), located at, 1271 W Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO 80223. Parking is provided. Scheduling assignments are determined bi-annually (using a shift bidding system), where you may bid on the shifts listed below. Hours/schedules can change.

Shifts consist of five (5) 8-hour days.

The primary shift will be discussed in interview and can be any of the shifts listed below.

• 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.


• 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.


• 11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

Shifts are bi-annual commitments and are subject to change based on business needs.

Shifts are not guaranteed and are subject to change . 7% pay differential depending on shift assigned .

Who We Are & What You'll Do

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. For more information, please visit the DOTI website .

DOTI's Commitment to Equity:

DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development.

DOTI's culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results.

Right of Way Enforcement (ROWE) is a division within DOTI that provides enforcement services primarily within the public right-of-way, with a strong focus on parking and mobility. ROWE's services include parking enforcement, street sweeping support, vehicle booting, ADA and bike lane safety enforcement, permitted special event enforcement, encroachment enforcement, and customer request management.

In 2026, ROWE also launched a new Parking Citation Administrative Review Program. The division coordinates closely with other DOTI teams, City departments with enforcement authority, and Denver County Courts to support parking-related actions and ensure consistent, effective enforcement. Through this work, ROWE helps promote mobility, safety, accessibility, and economic vitality throughout the City and County of Denver.

The Boot Team has an opening for a Vehicle Boot Investigator . Job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Enforces the payment of parking fines, fees, or penalties by identifying, immobilizing, and releasing vehicles based on violations of city and state ordinances and facilitates the towing of vehicles when needed.


• Investigates vehicles parked in various locations, identifies non-compliance vehicles using an on-vehicle computer, and searches for delinquent citations and/or offenders using a variety of databases/files.


• Immobilizes and/or impounds vehicles based on court magistrates' orders for misuse of license plates, failure to appear in court, and/or other failure to comply court orders and serves legal notices when applicable.


• Issues written notices to vehicle owner, provides information explaining how to have a boot apparatus removed, and explains codes and state and city parking rules and regulations.


• Issues citations for violations in the right-of-way to maintain a safe environment for citizens.


• Stays alert to dangers such as working alone in secluded areas and/or dealing with potentially hostile and emotional contacts with the public.


• Operates vehicle and two-way radio in performance of duties.


• Maintains daily activity reports.


• Assists administration in coordinating the activities of the Parking Control Enforcement Teams.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team