Parking Enforcement Specialist

This position performs responsible work in the enforcement of City Parking regulations, including issuing tickets and citations for parking violations, appearing in court as summoned, and operating a city vehicle. The employee exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment under the general direction of a supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned routes—including parking lots, garages, and city sections—to detect parking violations.
• Issue citations for non‑moving violations such as overtime parking, expired license tags, and improperly parked vehicles.
• Monitor vehicles parked in un‑metered and metered spaces, record time, and return at specified intervals to cite vehicles remaining illegally.
• Inspect businesses providing valet parking services to detect possible violations.
• Discuss violations with valet company operators and issue citations.
• Report suspected abandoned motor vehicles.
• Report missing traffic signals or signs.
• Prepare daily transmittal sheets and maintain records of hourly activities.
• Appear in court as a witness to parking violations, as summoned.
• Provide road information and assistance to motorists.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in public contact or enforcement work.
• Florida State Parking Enforcement Specialist Certification (must be obtained within 6 months of hiring).
• Passing TABE test results with a minimum score of 10 per section (not required if an associate’s degree or higher is presented).
• Valid Florida driver’s license.
• A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.