Parking Enforcement Officer I/II
County of Marin - San Rafael, California, United States, 94903
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$65,578.50 - $85,624.50 Annually Location :
San Rafael, CA Job Type:
Full Time, Regular Job Number:
0724-25-05 Department:
Marin County Sheriff's Office Opening Date:
05/22/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous Vacancies:
1 Weekly Schedule:
37.5 hrs. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):
The County of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and adults of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals with Disabilities:
If you are a person with a disability and are unable to complete an online application or require an accommodation to participate in a recruitment, you must contact Human Resources at least five work days in advance of the testing step or interview. Please contact the Human Resources Staffing Division at (415) 473-2126 (CRS DIAL 711) .
ABOUT US
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Read on to find out more about this opportunity. The Marin County Sheriff's Office:
The Marin County Sheriff's Office is committed to partnering with our communities to provide leadership and excellence in public safety. We take pride in our department and work hard to provide a safe environment for our residents. The department is divided into three major bureaus; Administrative and Support Services, Detention Services, and Field Services in addition to operating the countywide Major Crime Task Force. The responsibilities of the Sheriff's Office Bureaus include providing general law enforcement services in the unincorporated communities of Marin County, maintaining the county jail, providing security to the Superior Court, operating a countywide communications division, performing death investigations under the purview of the Coroner, operating a documentary services division consisting of records, warrants, civil units, and more. To learn more about the Sheriff's Office, visit our ABOUT THE POSITION The Parking Enforcement Officer is a uniformed law enforcement support position that assists the public by performing a variety of activities related to the enforcement of appropriate codes, laws and regulations pertaining to on-street and off-street parking within the unincorporated areas of the county and on County property. The incumbent does not perform Peace Officer duties or have legal standing as a sworn law enforcement officer.
There is currently one (1) full-time, regular hire vacancy that will be filled at the Parking Enforcement Officer Level I or II. Candidates will be considered for the level(s) for which they meet minimum qualifications. ABOUT YOU Our Highly Qualified Candidate:
The ideal candidate has knowledge and experience with enforcing parking regulations and issuing citations in accordance with the California Vehicle Code. Additionally, the ideal candidate is familiar with and has experience in utilizing, interpreting, and enforcing local County and/or Municipal vehicle code violations. The ideal candidate has working experience involving heavy public contact and has demonstrated the ability to diffuse tense or potentially volatile situations through effective communications skills. They understand office administrative methods, practices and procedures including data entry, updates, exchange, and retrieval. The ideal candidate has demonstrated proficiency in office record keeping procedures as well as the ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with people of all backgrounds. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Marin County geography and street locations. Record keeping procedures. Basic arithmetic. The function, organization, purpose, and procedures of law enforcement and/or public safety agency. Correct English usage, including punctuation, spelling and grammar. Standard office administrative methods, practices and procedures, including data entry, updates, exchange and retrieval, using information technology and software systems used in the assigned work.
Ability to: Learn, understand, interpret, explain, and enforce appropriate County and State parking and vehicle code, laws, and regulations. Identify and report parking and traffic problems encountered in the course of work. Establish and maintain effective working relations with the public and other law enforcement personnel. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Follow written and oral instructions and make decisions in procedural matters without immediate supervision. Read, understand and interpret standard official legal documents. Maintain accurate and concise records and reports. Independently perform a variety of office administrative tasks, including composing correspondence. Use automated information systems, including word processing and spreadsheet software. Work effectively with upset, very angry and enraged persons. Obtain and record accurate and detailed information by telephone and by personal contact. Learn and apply departmental policies and procedures. Work under stress in emergency situations. Exercise judgment and discretion in analyzing and resolving problems. Operate an enforcement motor vehicle and two-way radio. Willingness to work duty assignments requiring variable assigned schedules including shift work, weekends, and holidays. Ability to comply with Sheriff's Department grooming standards and wear a uniform where required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Parking Enforcement Officer I:
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge and skills listed in the Typically, equivalent to graduation from high school and two (2) years of general clerical or office assistant experience, including significant public contact/customer service.
Parking Enforcement Offi
cer II:
(In addition to above qualifications for Parking Enforcement Officer I) One (1) year of experience in a law enforcement or public safety agency performing parking enforcement and related non-sworn field law enforcement support.
Certificates and Licenses: Must obtain within the probationary period and maintain department-designated certification in First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation. Must possess a California class C driver's license and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County including review of a recent DMV history.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List:
Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active. Open and Continuous:
This recruitment is Open and Continuous. Applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. The filing period for an Open and Continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.
Background Process:
Applicants successful in testing will be subject to a thorough and rigorous background investigation which may include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, interviews with friends, relatives, neighbors and employers; verification of DMV records; and overall employment and education history. An applicant may be disqualified for past criminal convictions, poor driving record, providing false background information, and other reasons.
Drug Use Standards:
No use of illegal drugs within the timelines described in the (Download PDF reader). Applicants successful in testing will be given a polygraph examination and/or computerized voice stress analysis and will be asked about illegal drug use.
Disaster Service Workers:
All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Linda Kline at PLEASE NOTE : The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the
Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. 01
QUALIFYING EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: The minimum qualifications for the position are as follows: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge and skills listed Typically, equivalent to graduation from high school and two years of general clerical or office assistant experience, including significant public contact/customer service. Do you have at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED equivalent? (Please be sure to list your education information in the education section of the application.)
Yes No
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Please select the statement below that best describes your level of general clerical or office assistant experience.
Two (2) or more years of experience Less than two (2) years, but one (1) or more years of experience Less than one (1) year of experience I do not possess this experience
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Please tell us how you meet the minimum requirements for the position. For experience, please provide us with a detailed description of your qualifying experience including duties and responsibilities, the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience, and the dates worked. If you selected "I do not possess this experience", please enter N/A. 04
In addition to the qualifications above, you must possess one (1) year of experience in a law enforcement or public safety agency performing parking enforcement and related non-sworn field law enforcement support to be considered for the Parking Enforcement Officer II level.
Please tell us how you meet the minimum requirements for the Parking Enforcement Officer II level position. For experience, please provide us with a detailed description of your qualifying experience including duties and responsibilities, the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience, and the dates worked. If you do not possess this experience, please indicate N/A in the space provided below. 05
Parking Enforcement Officers interface directly with the public and are required to work shifts supporting public safety operations, including weekends, holidays and overtime. Are you willing to:
Work variable assigned shifts
Work weekends and holidays
Work overtime as required
Comply with grooming standards and wear a uniform Yes No
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Are you able to furnish a valid California Class C driver's license and recent satisfactory DMV driving record at the time of selection interview?
Yes No
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This position requires operating a three or four-wheel Parking Enforcement vehicle, repeatedly climbing in and out of the vehicle, and significant amounts of walking in all weather conditions. Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?
Yes No
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I confirm that I have read the and understand the requirements as outlined.
Yes
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In accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA):I confirm that I have not engaged in any sexual contact or abuse with an inmate in a prison, jail, lockup community, confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997.
Yes
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Describe your computer experience and proficiency level working with Microsoft Office (i.e. MS Outlook, Word, Excel) or a similar software suite. 11
Please describe an experience you've had successfully dealing with an individual who was confrontational or disgruntled. In your response, please describe the methods you used to ensure a successful interaction and effective customer service. Required Question