Parking Enforcement Officer

Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Parking Manager, the Parking Enforcement Officer performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties and supports other members of the Winthrop University Police Department as requested.

• Maintains parking areas on campus and enforces the parking rules and regulations, issuing warnings or citations as required.
• Maintains, assembles, installs and repairs parking signs and posts.
• Covers activities with campus departments to ensure parking resources are available.
• Blocks off parking areas and roads and controls general traffic direction for events and activities by setting up and/or removing traffic control devices.
• Maintains supply and equipment inventory.
• Answers questions from the public regarding parking rules and regulations and provides directions.
• Reviews records and contacts the contracted tow service to remove vehicles.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of citizen complaints, disabled vehicles, accidents, traffic issues, possible criminal activity and suspicious persons.
• Completes required reports and documentation accurately and on time.
• Assists police officers in directing traffic.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Experience in parking enforcement or public contact work.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of Winthrop University, City of Rock Hill, and State of South Carolina traffic codes and regulations related to parking enforcement preferred.
• Knowledge of Winthrop campus buildings and surrounding area preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Certification.
• The ability to operate standard office equipment, handheld devices and computers.
• The ability to read, interpret and explain university, City of Rock Hill and State of South Carolina parking policies and procedures.
• The ability to maintain accurate records, reports and documentation.
• The ability to work independently and complete assignments as directed.
• The ability to enforce traffic codes and regulations tactfully, firmly and impartially.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Winthrop employees, other agencies and the public.
• The ability to interact tactfully and professionally with a diverse population.
• The ability to act quickly, calmly and effectively in emergency situations and adapt to changing or fluctuating conditions.
• The ability to tolerate repetitive short-cycle work.
• The ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and environmental extremes.
• The ability to perform physical tasks, lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally move objects weighing up to 150 pounds.
• The ability and willingness to use protective devices, such as masks, safety glasses, earplugs, and gloves.
• The 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.

Benefits for State Employees

• Health and dental insurance;
• Retirement and savings plan options;
• Paid vacation and sick leave;
• Work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules.

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits.
• Dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

• Defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• The South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

• Tuition assistance;
• Holiday, annual and sick leave;
• Discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.