DEFINITION
Under general supervision, patrols assigned areas to enforce appropriate codes, laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to on-street and public parking; provides support during routine and emergency situations, and performs related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from Chief of Police or Police Sergeant. Exercises no supervision of staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a specialized non-sworn classification, performing a variety of technical support duties in the Police Department. Assignments are performed in support of the Police Department.
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Patrols an assigned route on foot or in a parking enforcement vehicle to observe automobiles, motorcycles, commercial vehicles and other vehicles for parking violations; enforces related local regulations and ordinances and State vehicle code laws.
Inspects and operates vehicles used to patrol regulated parking areas.
Issues citations for improper use of specially designated or timed zones or lots, improper parking such as parking in crosswalks or other sidewalks, expired registration, improperly licensed vehicles, improperly parked motorcycles, parking in preferential areas, and related violations.
Reports traffic accidents, abandoned vehicles and traffic hazards encountered in the course of work.
Acts as a liaison to the public and representatives of other agencies for the department; provides initial non-emergency contact with the public and representatives of other agencies for the requesting of police records or related services; determines the nature of the contact; provides factual information regarding services, policies, and procedures, which requires a knowledge of legal guidelines, departmental policies and procedures, and the use of tact and discretion, or directs the caller to the proper individual or agency.
Maintains accurate departmental and law enforcement records and files; researches and compiles information from such files; responds to and completes record requests; maintains business owner information for emergency contact.
Answers a wide variety of questions from the public regarding parking and related traffic laws, location of public buildings, parks, municipal facilities, and other points of interest; interacts with hostile and irate parking violators; responds to complaints from the public.
Reports malfunctioning parking meters, faded paint on curbs, vandalized signs, and other obstacles that may impede enforcement or hinder the public from understanding and obeying the law.
Maintains logs, data systems and other record management systems.
Provides assistance to special events including traffic control, pedestrian control and event
management functions. May include the set-up and removal of barricades and temporary signs.
Testifies in court cases related to parking violations and citations as required.
Identifies and tags abandoned vehicles on public property; and tows vehicles when necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Pay: $17.00 - $20.54 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
