Parking Enforcement Officer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of City parking ordinances.
• Enforces time-limit parking regulations on streets and City-operated facilities.
• Interprets and explains parking rules and regulations.
• May need to participate in court appearances and/or hearings.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education, Training, and Experience: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a 40-hour P.O.S.T. PC832 Module A certification within six months of hire.
• Experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.

Knowledge

• Proper English usage;
• Basic arithmetic;
• Basic public relations;
• Alpha and numerical order;
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures;
• Report writing techniques;
• Modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software;
• Proper storage, inventory, and safety procedures;
• Simple record keeping methods.

Ability

• To write legibly;
• To read a watch accurately;
• To read and follow maps;
• To speak clearly and distinctly;
• To enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact;
• To read, understand, and apply the California Vehicle Code and municipal codes related to parking control;
• To maintain schedules and carry out assigned duties without close supervision;
• To understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
• To communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• To establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Supplemental Information

• Background Check Process: In-depth background investigation conducted by the Rialto Police Department.
• Disqualifying Reasons: Excessive number of traffic citations and/or collisions; arrests and/or convictions; a history of illegal substance abuse; poor credit history (factors include bankruptcy, foreclosures, liens and repossessions); thefts from a previous employer.

Application Procedure

A City application form and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) MUST be submitted and received by the closing date. Please apply online at www.yourrialto.com. All other employment inquiries can be directed to The City of Rialto, Human Resources Department. 246 S. Willow, Rialto, CA 92376. Telephone: (909) 820-2540.

Selection Process

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the employment standards outlined above. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position. Successful applicants will be placed on an eligibility list. The City may also merge lists. The selected candidate(s) must successfully complete pre-employment clearances which may include a physical, drug screen, and fingerprinting.

Veterans Preference Credit Eligibility

Veterans of the armed forces, who have been discharged or released from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable (Government Code: 18540.4), shall receive an additional five (5) points to their final examination score for ranking purposes only. This preference will apply only to the first appointment to any regular full-time City appointment. A copy of your valid DD214 must be submitted on or before the final filing date in order to be eligible for Veterans Preference Credit.

E-Verify

The City of Rialto is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees in the United States.

Additional Information

• 30 hours of paid sick leave to be accrued and used in accordance to the City's Sick Leave Policy dated 7/1/15.