THIS POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Application cut-off dates are 02/28/26, 03/31/26, 04/30/26, 05/31/26, 06/30/26, 07/31/26, 08/31/26, 09/30/26, 10/31/26, 11/30/26, 12/31/26.
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, Parking Services Division, is seeking Parking Enforcement Officers. This position will require reporting to work on weekends, holidays and evening shifts, at times in inclement weather conditions. This position requires proficiency in communication due to regular interactions with other sections and departments within the City of Sacramento.
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The ideal candidate will be adept at writing and issuing parking citations, responding to complaints and inquiries, and performing investigative and field work involving the enforcement of appropriate codes, laws, and regulations. They will have the ability to conduct themselves in a professional manner as a representative of the City of Sacramento. The ideal candidate should have strong customer service skills, experience working with the public, and the ability to work independently while prioritizing public safety.
DEFINITION
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.
SPECIAL NOTE: all parking enforcement vehicles will be outfitted with global positioning devices.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
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.
Knowledge of:
- City policies related to the violation enforcement code.
- City street and address system.
- Basic skills in public contact.
Skill in:
- 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.
- Observe situations; record and recall pertinent details.
- Learn and operate personal computers and applicable software programs.
- Learn the functions of, and operate a two-way radio, on board license plate recognition system, electronic ticket writing system, PDA device.
- Identify and report parking and traffic problems encountered in the course of work.
- Learn technical aspects of the job.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, law enforcement personnel, and other parking enforcement personnel.
- Maintain routine records and logs.
- Perform assigned duties with significant independence.
Experience and Education
High School Diploma or GED.
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One year of experience involving public contact and independent decisions.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Driver License:
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.
Penal Code Course:
Successful completion of a Penal Code (PC) 832 Arrest, Search and Seizure course during the probationary period is required.
Work Conditions:
Must be able to work varied shifts, including weekends, nights and holidays.
Environmental Conditions:
Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
Physical Conditions:
Must be able 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.
Probationary Period:
Must complete six (6) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level to gain permanent status.
