Parking Enforcement Officer (Eligible for up to $5,000 in bonuses)

About the role

This position will require reporting to work on weekends, holidays and evening shifts, at times in inclement weather conditions. This position requires proficiency in communication due to regular interactions with other sections and departments within the City of Sacramento.

Responsibilities

• Patrol an assigned route of city streets and parking lot facilities to identify and cite vehicles in violation of parking codes/utilizing a three-wheel motorized vehicle, automobile, bicycle, or on foot.
• Perform field investigations for parking citation reviews.
• Respond to parking complaints and inquiries regarding enforcement and control activities.
• Investigate, respond to and enforce disabled parking placard provisions and issue misdemeanor citations.
• Immobilize vehicles when authorized by the placement of a device on the wheel of the vehicle.
• Identify and cite vehicles in violation of preferential parking regulations.
• Identify and cite vehicles in violation of parking regulations.
• Report traffic accidents, abandoned vehicles, hazardous vehicles and traffic hazards encountered in the course of work.
• Provide information to the public regarding location of streets, buildings, parking lot facilities and other points of interest.
• Attend neighborhood association community and business meetings.
• Confer and coordinate with other agencies and City Departments on the investigation and disposition of parking code violations.
• Direct traffic as needed.
• Maintain assigned equipment and supplies such as citation books, tire-marking chalk, including arranging for repair and routine maintenance of assigned vehicles.
• Operate an on-board license plate recognition camera system; perform minor maintenance.
• Operate an electronic ticket writing system.
• Operate a department issued personal digital assistant (PDA) device.
• Operate a two-way radio and maintain close communications with dispatching personnel.
• Complete forms and reports as necessary.
• Maintain records and secure confidential documents.
• Produce computer generated reports and other correspondence as necessary.
• Train coworkers in area of responsibility as needed.
• Appear for administrative hearings or court trials; give testimony as necessary.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of experience involving public contact and independent decisions.
• Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment.
• Successful completion of a Penal Code (PC) 832 Arrest, Search and Seizure course during the probationary period is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of: City policies related to the violation enforcement code. City street and address system. Basic skills in public contact.
• Skills In Effective verbal and written communication in the English language. Ability To Learn, understand, interpret and enforce appropriate City and State parking and vehicle codes, laws and regulations. Observe situations; record and recall pertinent details. Learn and operate personal computers and applicable software programs. Learn the functions of, and operate a two-way radio, on board license plate recognition system, electronic ticket writing system, PDA device. Identify and report parking and traffic problems encountered in the course of work. Learn technical aspects of the job.
• Ability To Learn, understand, interpret and enforce appropriate City and State parking and vehicle codes, laws and regulations. Observe situations; record and recall pertinent details. Learn and operate personal computers and applicable software programs. Learn the functions of, and operate a two-way radio, on board license plate recognition system, electronic ticket writing system, PDA device. Identify and report parking and traffic problems encountered in the course of work. Learn technical aspects of the job.

Special Qualifications

• Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment.
• Loss of the Class C License is cause for discipline.
• Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.