Parking Enforcement Officer

City of Charleston

  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Chalks tires of vehicles parked in unmetered spaces, records time, and returns at specified intervals to ticket vehicles remaining in spaces illegally. Basic Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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    Description

    This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.

    Annual Salary:

    $43,621.50 - $45,786.00

    Hourly:

    $22.37 - $23.48

    Department:

    Enterprise, Traffic & Transportation

    Division:

    Parking Enforcement

    FLSA:

    Non-Exempt

    Job Description:

    $500 BONUS 

    $250 ON FIRST CHECK AND $250 AFTER 120-DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT

    In this role, you will patrol assigned areas of the City by foot and enforce ordinances regulating the orderly parking of motor vehicles. 

     Examples of Duties:

    • Maintains a regular patrol of a parking district as assigned, issuing tickets for violations of the City's parking codes.
    • Operates ticket-writing computer to record violations and assess penalties.
    • Gives ticket book/computer at end of shift to supervisor to facilitate preparation of violation records.
    • Reports missing traffic signals or signs, or broken parking meters.
    • Disseminates vehicle information to Parking Services Dispatch Center.
    • Chalks tires of vehicles parked in unmetered spaces, records time, and returns at specified intervals to ticket vehicles remaining in spaces illegally.
    • Tags abandoned vehicles for removal from public roadways.
    • Coordinates towing of illegally parked vehicles and assists with booting vehicles due to unpaid parking tickets.
    • Assists with parking at public gatherings, parades, and similar events.
    • Works in extreme weather conditions (hot, cold, rainy, etc.) in provided uniforms, walking shoes and proper weather gear provided.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

     Basic Qualifications:

    • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
    • Ability to use a two-way radio, iPad, and carry a hand held ticketing system.
    • Valid state issued driver’s license.

     Other Necessary Requirements:

    • SLED Security Awareness Training Certification within 6 months of employment.

    The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation.  Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov]

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