Parking Enforcement Officer

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains parking areas and enforces rules and regulations.
• Issues warnings or citations as necessary.
• Maintains and repairs parking signs and posts.
• Coordinates with campus departments for parking resource management.
• Controls traffic during events and activities.
• Maintains supply and equipment inventory.
• Answers questions about parking rules and provides directions.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of various issues.
• Completes required reports and documentation accurately and promptly.
• Assists police officers in directing traffic.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Experience in parking enforcement or public contact work.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of Winthrop University, City of Rock Hill, and State of South Carolina traffic codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of Winthrop campus buildings and surrounding area.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CJIS Certification.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, handheld devices, and computers.
• Ability to read, interpret, and explain university, City of Rock Hill, and State of South Carolina parking policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments as directed.
• Ability to enforce traffic codes and regulations tactfully, firmly, and impartially.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Winthrop employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Ability to interact tactfully and professionally with a diverse population.
• Ability to act quickly, calmly, and effectively in emergency situations and adapt to changing or fluctuating conditions.
• Ability to tolerate repetitive short-cycle work.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and environmental extremes.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds, and occasionally move objects weighing up to 150 pounds.
• Ability and willingness to use protective devices, such as masks, safety glasses, earplugs, and gloves.
• Ability to work variable hours between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and willingness to work occasional Saturdays and Sundays for special events.