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Parking Enforcement Officer (Eligible for up to $5,000 in bonuses)
Government Jobs, Sacramento, California, United States, 95894
Job Posting
The City of Sacramento is seeking Parking Enforcement Officers for the Parking Service Division within the Department of Public Works. The salary range for this position is $46,423.78 - $65,322.92 annually. This posting will be open until filled. Application cut-off dates are the second and fourth Thursday of each month. New hires in the Parking Enforcement Officer classification may be eligible for one-time recruitment and retention bonuses totaling up to $5,000 during the first year of employment. The Department of Public Works is looking for individuals to work independently to issue parking citations, respond to complaints and inquiries, perform investigations and field work involving the enforcement of appropriate codes, laws, and regulations with an attention to public safety. This position will require reporting to work on weekends, holidays, and evening shifts, at times in inclement weather conditions. Ideal candidates will: Demonstrate high professional standards as representatives of the City of Sacramento. Have strong customer service skills and experience working with the public. Be adept in writing and possess the ability to issue parking citations, respond to complaints and inquiries, perform investigative and field work involving the enforcement of codes, laws, and regulations. Possess proficiency in communication due to regular interactions with other sections and departments within the City of Sacramento. To perform office, investigative, and field work involving the enforcement of appropriate codes, laws, regulations, and validation programs pertaining to on-street and off-street parking within the City of Sacramento. Writes and issues parking citations, responds to complaints and inquiries. This is a non peace-officer classification that does not carry a firearm or weapon. All parking enforcement vehicles will be outfitted with global positioning devices. General supervision is provided by a Parking Enforcement Supervisor or higher level supervisory/management staff in the Department of Transportation. This classification does not directly supervise, but may train other staff if necessary. Essential duties and responsibilities include: Patrol an assigned route of city streets and parking lot facilities to identify and cite vehicles in violation of parking codes. Perform field investigations for parking citation reviews. Respond to parking complaints and inquiries regarding enforcement and control activities. Investigate, respond to and enforce disabled parking placard provisions and issue misdemeanor citations. Immobilize vehicles when authorized by the placement of a device on the wheel of the vehicle. Identify and cite vehicles in violation of preferential parking regulations. Identify and cite vehicles in violation of parking regulations. Report traffic accidents, abandoned vehicles, hazardous vehicles, and traffic hazards encountered in the course of work. Provide information to the public regarding location of streets, buildings, parking lot facilities, and other points of interest. Attend neighborhood association community and business meetings. Confer and coordinate with other agencies and City Departments on the investigation and disposition of parking code violations. Direct traffic as needed. Maintain assigned equipment and supplies such as citation books, tire-marking chalk, including arranging for repair and routine maintenance of assigned vehicles. Operate an on-board license plate recognition camera system; perform minor maintenance. Operate an electronic ticket writing system. Operate a department issued personal digital assistant (PDA) device. Operate a two-way radio and maintain close communications with dispatching personnel. Complete forms and reports as necessary. Maintain records and secure confidential documents. Produce computer generated reports and other correspondence as necessary. Train coworkers in area of responsibility as needed. Appear for administrative hearings or court trials; give testimony as necessary. Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification. Qualifications include knowledge of City policies related to the violation enforcement code, City street and address system, and basic skills in public contact. Skills include effective verbal and written communication in the English language. Ability to learn, understand, interpret, and enforce appropriate City and State parking and vehicle codes, laws, and regulations. Ability to observe situations, record and recall pertinent details. Experience and education requirements include a high school diploma or GED, and at least one year of experience involving public contact and independent decisions. Special qualifications include possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C License is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Successful completion of a Penal Code (PC) 832 Arrest, Search and Seizure course during the probationary period is required. Work conditions include the ability to work varied shifts, including weekends, nights, and holidays. Environmental conditions include work performed outdoors in all weather conditions. Physical conditions include the ability to visually observe details up close, or at a distance; read, sit or walk for an extended period of time, enter/exit vehicles frequently. Must have finger dexterity/grasping ability to operate issued equipment/devices, or a computer. The probationary period is six (6) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level to gain permanent status. The selection procedure includes an application, a training and experience exam, and a screening committee review. For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process, please visit
https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide
for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process. For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627. Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at
https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment ; or send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org; or call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726.
The City of Sacramento is seeking Parking Enforcement Officers for the Parking Service Division within the Department of Public Works. The salary range for this position is $46,423.78 - $65,322.92 annually. This posting will be open until filled. Application cut-off dates are the second and fourth Thursday of each month. New hires in the Parking Enforcement Officer classification may be eligible for one-time recruitment and retention bonuses totaling up to $5,000 during the first year of employment. The Department of Public Works is looking for individuals to work independently to issue parking citations, respond to complaints and inquiries, perform investigations and field work involving the enforcement of appropriate codes, laws, and regulations with an attention to public safety. This position will require reporting to work on weekends, holidays, and evening shifts, at times in inclement weather conditions. Ideal candidates will: Demonstrate high professional standards as representatives of the City of Sacramento. Have strong customer service skills and experience working with the public. Be adept in writing and possess the ability to issue parking citations, respond to complaints and inquiries, perform investigative and field work involving the enforcement of codes, laws, and regulations. Possess proficiency in communication due to regular interactions with other sections and departments within the City of Sacramento. To perform office, investigative, and field work involving the enforcement of appropriate codes, laws, regulations, and validation programs pertaining to on-street and off-street parking within the City of Sacramento. Writes and issues parking citations, responds to complaints and inquiries. This is a non peace-officer classification that does not carry a firearm or weapon. All parking enforcement vehicles will be outfitted with global positioning devices. General supervision is provided by a Parking Enforcement Supervisor or higher level supervisory/management staff in the Department of Transportation. This classification does not directly supervise, but may train other staff if necessary. Essential duties and responsibilities include: Patrol an assigned route of city streets and parking lot facilities to identify and cite vehicles in violation of parking codes. Perform field investigations for parking citation reviews. Respond to parking complaints and inquiries regarding enforcement and control activities. Investigate, respond to and enforce disabled parking placard provisions and issue misdemeanor citations. Immobilize vehicles when authorized by the placement of a device on the wheel of the vehicle. Identify and cite vehicles in violation of preferential parking regulations. Identify and cite vehicles in violation of parking regulations. Report traffic accidents, abandoned vehicles, hazardous vehicles, and traffic hazards encountered in the course of work. Provide information to the public regarding location of streets, buildings, parking lot facilities, and other points of interest. Attend neighborhood association community and business meetings. Confer and coordinate with other agencies and City Departments on the investigation and disposition of parking code violations. Direct traffic as needed. Maintain assigned equipment and supplies such as citation books, tire-marking chalk, including arranging for repair and routine maintenance of assigned vehicles. Operate an on-board license plate recognition camera system; perform minor maintenance. Operate an electronic ticket writing system. Operate a department issued personal digital assistant (PDA) device. Operate a two-way radio and maintain close communications with dispatching personnel. Complete forms and reports as necessary. Maintain records and secure confidential documents. Produce computer generated reports and other correspondence as necessary. Train coworkers in area of responsibility as needed. Appear for administrative hearings or court trials; give testimony as necessary. Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification. Qualifications include knowledge of City policies related to the violation enforcement code, City street and address system, and basic skills in public contact. Skills include effective verbal and written communication in the English language. Ability to learn, understand, interpret, and enforce appropriate City and State parking and vehicle codes, laws, and regulations. Ability to observe situations, record and recall pertinent details. Experience and education requirements include a high school diploma or GED, and at least one year of experience involving public contact and independent decisions. Special qualifications include possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C License is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Successful completion of a Penal Code (PC) 832 Arrest, Search and Seizure course during the probationary period is required. Work conditions include the ability to work varied shifts, including weekends, nights, and holidays. Environmental conditions include work performed outdoors in all weather conditions. Physical conditions include the ability to visually observe details up close, or at a distance; read, sit or walk for an extended period of time, enter/exit vehicles frequently. Must have finger dexterity/grasping ability to operate issued equipment/devices, or a computer. The probationary period is six (6) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level to gain permanent status. The selection procedure includes an application, a training and experience exam, and a screening committee review. For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process, please visit
https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide
for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process. For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627. Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at
https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment ; or send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org; or call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726.