Job Description

Parking Enforcement Officer

$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.

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