Parking Enforcement Officer

Salary: $3,032.00 MonthlyLocation : El Centro, CAJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202400106Department: PoliceOpening Date: 06/27/2025Closing Date: 7/11/2025 5:00 PM Pacific Job DescriptionRESUME NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF APPLICATION. FAILURE TO COMPLETE ALL ITEMS ON THIS APPLICATION WILL RESULT IN YOUR ELIMINATION FROM THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.Summary: Under general supervision, patrols assigned areas in vehicle and on foot in order to enforce parking regulations and vehicle codes; impounds vehicles; performs related responsibilities as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: Receives supervision from a Police Sergeant. Essential Job Functions Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The following list is not a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Issues parking citations for vehicles illegally parked in timed and handicapped parking areas, and violating general parking ordinances.
• Marks and monitors vehicles in timed parking area.
• Recognizes suspicious or abandoned vehicles and researches Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) records to identify registered owner and outstanding violations.
• Contacts Police Dispatchers in identifying stolen vehicles.
• Arranges for towing and storage of abandoned or illegally parked vehicles.
• Assists citizens by providing location directions.
• Assists in the transportation of department vehicles to and from repair facilities.
• Reports crimes and emergencies when personally observed or when reported by citizens; may prepare crime reports in the absence of a sworn officer or Community Service Officer.
• Assists with traffic control at parades, civic functions, and in emergency situations.

• California vehicle codes, laws and regulations.
• City parking ordinances.

• Operate two-way radios.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Indicate and maintain patrol and location records and log sheets.

• Enforce appropriate regulations professionally with firmness and tact.
• Communicate effectively with good listening skills both orally and in writing.
• Read and understand city map and distinguish direction.
• Learn geographic location of streets, parks, and major landmarks.
• Identify suspicious vehicles or persons on patrol route.
• Identify body style, make, model, and color of vehicle.
• Site specific code violation and fine using summary sheet.

• One (1) year of public contact or community service work experience.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current California Class C driver\'s license and acceptable driving record must be maintained.

• Work is routinely performed outdoors in various weather conditions, varying temperatures.
• Required to sit, stand or walk for extended periods.
• Required to use hands to finger, handle, grip, grasp or feel objects.
• Repetitive hand and arm movement.
• Hand and foot coordination to operate parking enforcement vehicle.
• Required to hear and speak to exchange information in person and on the telephone.
• Required to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Required to interact with a variety of people.
• Requires occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, crawling and crouching.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Personal computer, copier, fax and other office equipment.
• City vehicles.
• Radios, cell phones and/or other communication devices.

• Health Insurance is available at a shared cost. The City will subsidize a percentage of the medical premium and employee is responsible for the rest. The percentage subsidized by the City depends on coverage plan chosen
• All plans include vision and dental insurance
• Basic life Insurance is fully subsidized by the City. (The coverage amount varies depending on the position classification and resolution with the City)
• Optional Supplemental Life and Dependent Insurance is available at the employee\'s expense.
• Worker\'s Compensation is paid by the City
• Deferred Compensation (457b Plan) is available at the employee\'s expense
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,000 per calendar year subject to pre-approval and availability of funds

• New Year\'s Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• President\'s Day
• ½ Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran\'s Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Friday after Thanksgiving
• ½ December 24th
• Christmas Day
• ½ December 31st
• Birthday Holiday

• Yes
• No