Parking Enforcement Officer

Parking Enforcement Officer

Salary

$23.75 Hourly

Location

Hickory, NC

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

200-01288

Department

Police

Opening Date

06/04/2026

Salary Depends on Qualifications

No

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Description

This position is responsible for the enforcement of local and state laws and ordinances pertaining to traffic direction and parking enforcement.

Major Duties

• Patrols business and residential areas to detect and deter parking violations; issues parking tickets.
• Assists with traffic control upon request by patrol units at traffic accidents.
• Provides traffic direction and control at special events such as parades, funerals, and ball games.
• Testifies in judicial proceedings as necessary.
• Maintains and inspects assigned patrol vehicle.
• Completes all required reports and forms and parking tickets and citations; mails letters to those receiving parking tickets and civil citations.
• Receives monies paid for parking tickets and civil citations.
• Issues construction parking permits
• Assists the general public with directions and other related matters.
• Attends ongoing training classes as required.
• Performs courier duties for the department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant state laws, traffic codes, city ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the geography and streets of the city.
• Knowledge of the court system and judicial procedures.
• Skill in operating police vehicles and emergency equipment.
• Skill in dealing with the general public
• Skill in the maintenance of department records.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed with the employee sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee must occasionally lift light or heavy objects, use equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and be able to distinguish between shades of color.

SAFETY SENSITIVE: This position has been identified as safety sensitive. The employee in this position will be part of a random drug testing pool. The methodology for choosing the random test subjects is handled by an outside, impartial, third-party vendor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is performed indoors, in a vehicle, and outdoors. The employee may be exposed to inclement weather.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Sergeant assigns work in terms of somewhat general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with instructions and established procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES: Guidelines include state and federal laws, traffic laws, city ordinances, and departmental policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY: The work consists of related technical law enforcement duties. The necessity of dealing with the public contributes to the complexity of the work.

SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to enforce local parking codes. Successful performance helps ensure the safety and well-being of citizens and promotes the efficient and effective operation of the department.

PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, court system personnel, and the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to exchange information, provide services, justify matters, and resolve problems.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.

The City of Hickory provides a generous benefit package, in addition to salary:

• 11 paid holidays
• 12 paid sick leave days per year
• Paid vacation
• City-paid individual health insurance (H.S.A.)
• Low-cost dental and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program - 5 FREE visits
• 14.35% contribution per employee to the NC Local Government Retirement System
• Up to 5% matching contribution to 401k
• Free Life insurance of 1.5 times salary up to ($125,000)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• On-site Wellness Clinic
• A selection of voluntary benefits such as additional life insurance, dependent life, Short-term disability insurance, accident, and critical illness insurance; All at very competitive rates.
• Benefits package valued at over ($15,000) annually.
• Employees working in seasonal/part-time positions are not eligible for benefits.*

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Describe your skills and/or experience as it relates to this advertised position

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Do you understand this is a part-time position?

• Yes
• No

03

I understand this position requires a thorough background investigation conducted by the Hickory Police Department.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Hickory

Address 76 North Center Street

PO Box 398

Hickory, North Carolina, 28603

Phone 828-323-7421

Website http://hickorync.gov/employment