Parking Control Lead Officer

About the role

Serves as a lead to patrol assigned areas of the City, enforcing parking regulations and issuing citations; to assist in the removal of abandoned vehicles from City streets; to maintain a variety of records; and to perform related work as required.

Responsibilities

• Responds to field issues as requested by Community Improvement Services Director.
• Ensures officers have proper equipment to complete their daily duties and responsibilities.
• Affords training, guidance, and assistance to Parking Control Officers.
• Patrols the City in a motor vehicle.
• Enforces parking regulations and issues citations as appropriate.
• Answers questions and provides information concerning parking regulations.
• Provides helpful information for visitors to the area.
• Notes and reports problems with parking meters.
• Maintains activity and citation logs.
• Identifies and assists in the removal of abandoned vehicles on City streets.
• Affords training to school crossing guards and acts in their absence.
• Conducts and directs traffic in emergency situations.
• Operates a computer terminal to prepare and maintain records, files and reports.
• Appears in court and presents evidence for disputed citations.
• Responds to requests for assistance with traffic control problems.
• Keeps vehicles supplied for work shift.
• Performs routine maintenance on parking control vehicles.
• Notifies other City staff of major repairs which are required.

Requirements

Education and Experience: Possession of a High School diploma or G.E.D equivalent; AND at least five (5) years of responsible work experience at the level of Parking Control Officer for the City of Compton is required.

Qualifications

• Basic laws, rules, ordinances and regulations governing parking enforcement functions.
• Basic vehicle maintenance and upkeep.
• Office methods and procedures.
• Read, interpret, apply and enforce parking regulations, laws and ordinances.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Operate a two-way radio.
• Work without direct supervision.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance and upkeep.
• Operate a computer terminal to input and retrieve data.
• Read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
• Memorize details and incidents accurately.
• Maintain good public relations with people contacted during work assignments.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Meet physical and health status requirements for this classification and work category as described in the City’s Medical Standards for Applicants and Employees.

Skills

• Read, interpret, apply and enforce parking regulations, laws and ordinances.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Operate a two-way radio.
• Work without direct supervision.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance and upkeep.
• Operate a computer terminal to input and retrieve data.
• Read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
• Memorize details and incidents accurately.
• Maintain good public relations with people contacted during work assignments.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Meet physical and health status requirements for this classification and work category as described in the City’s Medical Standards for Applicants and Employees.

Benefits

Includes: retirement (Public Employees' Retirement System), medical, dental, life and vision insurances, deferred compensation, sick and vacation leaves, after-hours education reimbursement, ride share program, uniform allowance and other provisions.

Pay

Salary range: $3,500 - $4,500 per month.

Schedule

Shifts may vary depending on departmental needs.