DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
An incumbent in this class patrols an assigned district during a specified period for the enforcement of all standing traffic laws and ordinances and parking violations, and issues summonses for such violations. Incumbents are also responsible for furnishing information regarding standing traffic laws, parking, and parking violations to the general public. Incumbents in this class are required to wear a prescribed
uniform type of clothing (not a police uniform), but do not perform general police duties and are not members of the uniformed police department. Supervision is not a function of this position. Does related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative Only)
Patrols an assigned route of parking meters and restricted parking areas on foot;
Observes parking meter violations and other standing traffic violations, and issues tickets for all
such violations;
Observes and issues tickets for any obvious parking violations, such as unauthorized parking at
a bus stop or at a loading zone;
Tactfully advises car operators as to the reason for issuance of tickets;
Observes and report’s locations of meters out of order or in need of repair;
Informs the public as to the location of private and public parking facilities and furnishes public information;
May control traffic during peak hours;
May collect coins from the parking meters in a prescribed area by use of a locked coin collection cart;
May use computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word
processing, calendar, e-mail, and database software in performing work assignments.
May perform other responsibilities as directed by the Executive Director.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND ATTRIBUTES:
Familiarity with the geography of the municipality and the location of private and public parking facilities; ability to use and trouble shoot a smart phone device(s) and other electronic device(s): ability to deescalate confrontational situations; ability to engage patrons with high level of maturity and understanding; ability to enforce the ordinances and regulations with firmness and tact; ability to keep simple practical records; ability to orally communicate clearly and concisely; ability to learn the procedures and regulations involved in the enforcement of the parking ordinances and other standing violations;
ability to use computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software; ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position; tact; courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Hartsdale, NY 10530 (Required)
Work Location: In person
