City of Des Moines, IA
Salary:
$23.33 - $27.63 Hourly Location :
Des Moines, IA Job Type:
Regular Full-Time Job Number:
9715-9-2025 Department:
Police Division:
PD220358 - PD Parking Meter Enforcement Opening Date:
09/22/2025 Closing Date:
10/3/2025 5:00 PM Central FLSA:
Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit:
MEA Occupational Group:
Civil Service Location of Vacancy:
Des Moines Police Department Recruitment:
Entrance Selection Method:
DRIVING RECORD CHECK: Driving records of applicants will be checked. Applicants not meeting City driving standards will be eliminated from employment consideration. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: An education and experience rating will be completed on all qualified applications. Those applicants deemed most qualified based on education and experience may be scheduled for an oral examination. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 by the application deadline date.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
Join the Parking Meter Team that patrols over 4,000 meters in downtown Des Moines! This position is key to the success of many special events held in the heart of Des Moines and to assist in the management of traffic flow during peak hours.
Under general supervision, to enforce laws and regulations governing the parking of motor vehicles on public streets. Performs related work as required. This position will require working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions including the heat, cold, rain, snow, ect.
Will require working some nights and weekends as assigned.
NOTE: The starting pay for this position is 23.33 Acceptable Experience and Training
Graduation from high school and two years of experience in a position involving considerable public contact; including some experience in general clerical work and using a personal computer, or Any equivalent combination in which each year of additional education may be substituted for one year of experience. Required Special Qualifications
Possession of a valid Iowa Driver's License, or evidence of equivalent mobility. Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen. Ability to pass a background check. Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)
Patrols an assigned area on foot or by motor vehicle issuing citations to and/or impounding vehicles parked overtime or illegally on streets and/or private property. Answers questions from the public concerning travel directions, parking regulations and general information about the City. Completes written reports of vehicle impoundments, stolen vehicles, and found property. Generates overtime parking tickets by entering numerical and narrative data into a hand-held computerized ticket writer or by handwriting tickets for other types of violations. Enters, maintains, and retrieves statistical data on impoundments, citations, and habitual violators using a personal computer; reports data to supervisor. Reports accidents, staged cars, and criminal activity to Police Dispatch. Assists the public by directing traffic and by making calls for towing improperly parked vehicles and/or for rescue/emergency service. Responds to illegal parking complaints. Processes Scofflaw violators. Appears and testifies in municipal court and at city impound hearings regarding disputed parking violations. Conducts parking surveys related to parking compliance and usage. Performs special assignments such as hooding meters and receiving and delivering office supplies, department documents, and fine monies. Performs related work as required.
01
Describe any customer service or public interaction experience you may have including where this experience was obtained and duration of experience. If no experience, indicate "none". 02
Describe any clerical or office work experience you may have including where this experience was obtained and duration of experience. If no experience, indicate "none". 03
Describe any work experience using computers you may have including where this experience was obtained and duration of experience. If no experience, please indicate "none". 04
Describe any law or regulation enforcement experience you may have including where this experience was obtained and duration of experience. If no experience, indicate "none". 05
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?
Yes No
06
Do you currently possess an out-of state driver's license? If yes, submittal of driving records is required. If you have an out-of-state driver's license and fail to submit your driving record or contact the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department about submitting your driving record by the application deadline, your application will be disqualified.
Yes No
07
If substituting years of experience for education, submittal of college transcripts verifying coursework taken and academic degree received is required by the application deadline. FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MAY CAUSE APPLICATION DISQUALIFICATION.
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$23.33 - $27.63 Hourly Location :
Des Moines, IA Job Type:
Regular Full-Time Job Number:
9715-9-2025 Department:
Police Division:
PD220358 - PD Parking Meter Enforcement Opening Date:
09/22/2025 Closing Date:
10/3/2025 5:00 PM Central FLSA:
Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit:
MEA Occupational Group:
Civil Service Location of Vacancy:
Des Moines Police Department Recruitment:
Entrance Selection Method:
DRIVING RECORD CHECK: Driving records of applicants will be checked. Applicants not meeting City driving standards will be eliminated from employment consideration. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: An education and experience rating will be completed on all qualified applications. Those applicants deemed most qualified based on education and experience may be scheduled for an oral examination. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 by the application deadline date.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
Join the Parking Meter Team that patrols over 4,000 meters in downtown Des Moines! This position is key to the success of many special events held in the heart of Des Moines and to assist in the management of traffic flow during peak hours.
Under general supervision, to enforce laws and regulations governing the parking of motor vehicles on public streets. Performs related work as required. This position will require working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions including the heat, cold, rain, snow, ect.
Will require working some nights and weekends as assigned.
NOTE: The starting pay for this position is 23.33 Acceptable Experience and Training
Graduation from high school and two years of experience in a position involving considerable public contact; including some experience in general clerical work and using a personal computer, or Any equivalent combination in which each year of additional education may be substituted for one year of experience. Required Special Qualifications
Possession of a valid Iowa Driver's License, or evidence of equivalent mobility. Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen. Ability to pass a background check. Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)
Patrols an assigned area on foot or by motor vehicle issuing citations to and/or impounding vehicles parked overtime or illegally on streets and/or private property. Answers questions from the public concerning travel directions, parking regulations and general information about the City. Completes written reports of vehicle impoundments, stolen vehicles, and found property. Generates overtime parking tickets by entering numerical and narrative data into a hand-held computerized ticket writer or by handwriting tickets for other types of violations. Enters, maintains, and retrieves statistical data on impoundments, citations, and habitual violators using a personal computer; reports data to supervisor. Reports accidents, staged cars, and criminal activity to Police Dispatch. Assists the public by directing traffic and by making calls for towing improperly parked vehicles and/or for rescue/emergency service. Responds to illegal parking complaints. Processes Scofflaw violators. Appears and testifies in municipal court and at city impound hearings regarding disputed parking violations. Conducts parking surveys related to parking compliance and usage. Performs special assignments such as hooding meters and receiving and delivering office supplies, department documents, and fine monies. Performs related work as required.
01
Describe any customer service or public interaction experience you may have including where this experience was obtained and duration of experience. If no experience, indicate "none". 02
Describe any clerical or office work experience you may have including where this experience was obtained and duration of experience. If no experience, indicate "none". 03
Describe any work experience using computers you may have including where this experience was obtained and duration of experience. If no experience, please indicate "none". 04
Describe any law or regulation enforcement experience you may have including where this experience was obtained and duration of experience. If no experience, indicate "none". 05
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?
Yes No
06
Do you currently possess an out-of state driver's license? If yes, submittal of driving records is required. If you have an out-of-state driver's license and fail to submit your driving record or contact the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department about submitting your driving record by the application deadline, your application will be disqualified.
Yes No
07
If substituting years of experience for education, submittal of college transcripts verifying coursework taken and academic degree received is required by the application deadline. FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MAY CAUSE APPLICATION DISQUALIFICATION.
I acknowledge
Required Question