Parking Officer

Essential Functions

• Patrol parking lots, provide traffic direction and control, and enforce parking regulations
• Provide customer service, issue parking citations, and provide direction to the campus for visiting community, including from the Welcome Center and Information Kiosk or while performing field enforcement and traffic duties
• Assist customers with the use of parking pay stations, with the use of the campus parking mobile app, and answer questions related to the license plate recognition (LPR) system
• Follow beat/post assignments; issue parking citations to vehicles violating parking regulations and for any parking violations under the California Vehicle Code
• Appear in court as an expert witness for third level appeals in representation of the university
• Perform vehicle unlocks; assist with collection and deposit of meter stations' funds as per policy; perform vehicle battery-jumps
• Enforce parking for disabled placard misuse; process impounds for tow-eligible vehicles with delinquent citations
• Report suspicious or malicious activity to police dispatcher; escort emergency vehicles during campus emergencies
• Assist with campus events parking needs; attend court when subpoenaed to defend university in parking citation matters
• Attend training and maintain current on training standards; cover breaks at the Information Centers as needed
• Perform vacant lot counts each semester; perform campus light and emergency phone malfunction surveys as directed
• Assist with the coordination of campus parking functions, including parking for special events
• Follow policies and procedures set forth by the Department
• Follow work schedules as assigned by management, as per CSUEU collective bargaining agreement

Required Qualifications & Experience

• High school level reading, writing and mathematical abilities
• High school diploma or equivalent plus three to six months related experience
• Knowledge of University parking regulations, California Vehicle Code parking sections and all department policies as well as a working knowledge of applicable radio codes and equipment
• Preparation of records for Municipal Court in support to serve as an expert witness, which includes good writing and communication skills
• Experience using Word and Excel software programs
• Must possess a California Drivers' License
• Strong interpersonal skills; be clear, concise and detail-oriented
• Ability to relate to faculty, staff, students and the general public in a tactful and cooperative manner
• Demonstrated interest and/or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment
• Successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check)
• Ability to reside in the State of California upon date of hire as required by CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum of one-year experience working in a parking or enforcement-related program
• Ability to interface and communicate effectively with diverse community
• Ability to work independently and make reasonable decisions with limited to no supervision

Pay & Schedule

Salary Range: $3,747 - $5,043/Monthly (Budgeted Hiring Salary Range: $3,747 - $3,822/Monthly). Full-Time, Monday – Friday, variable work schedule; non-exempt classification.

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