Parking Services Officer

The City of Laguna Beach is excited to announce that we are accepting applications for the position of Parking Services Officer (Part-Time). This position reports to a professional services administrator. As a Parking Services Officer, you will patrol an assigned area of the City to enforce laws and ordinances related to the parking of motor vehicles, issue parking citations, and tow vehicles in accordance with the relevant state and city codes. You will also assist with traffic control and perform related work as may be required. This position requires shift work, which includes weekends, holidays, and evening hours. 

Schedule: The position is also subject to being on-call for traffic-related incidents, road closures, and other emergency needs.

What you’ll be great at:

• Customer service

• Effective communication

• Conflict Resolution Skills

• Independent and team player

• Knowledgeable about relevant laws and regulations

The normal duties for this position can be found in the job description for Parking Services Officer (Part-Time). They are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.  

• Enforces all state laws, city ordinances, and regulations pertaining to the parking of vehicles on public and private property

• Issues parking citations and warnings to violators

• Stores and impounds vehicles when necessary for parking in violation of state laws and city ordinances Immobilizes vehicles for unpaid parking citations

• Directs traffic at collisions, special events, malfunctioning traffic signals, or wherever necessary Deploys radar trailers and electronic message boards

• Assists the public and tourists with general inquiries and requests Performs other duties as assigned

Any combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying. A typical combination is as follows:

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent is required

Experience: One (1) year of strong public contact work experience in a law enforcement agency is required. Any direct experience, training or coursework related to the field of parking enforcement is highly desirable.

License/Certificate Requirements: Due to the performance of field duties which requires the operation of a City vehicle, a valid California Driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required.

Application / Selection Process: Application/Selection Process: Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, with the next review date to be determined, if needed.  Applications will be screened carefully and selected candidates will be invited to undergo a department interview. The appointed hiring authority will further review the job-related qualifications of those deemed eligible for hire before making selection decisions.

Preplacement Process: Candidates selected for this position must successfully complete a thorough background security investigation, polygraph examination, and pre-employment physical examination including a drug test.

Physical, Mental and Environmental Working Conditions: This position requires intermittent to frequent walking and operating an assigned vehicle on city streets, including, sitting in and getting out of assigned vehicle for several hours during a shift. Walking is performed on moderate to steep hills, uneven terrain, hard surfaces, and up and down curbs. At times, the position will require standing in a stationary location for long periods of time to direct traffic. An incumbent must be able to see and hear in normal range with or without corrective devices, must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and safely stoop, twist, reach, bend and lift up to 25 pounds in weight. The operation of a hand-held computerized citation device requires finger, wrist, and hand strength and dexterity.

Work is performed in a variety of environmental conditions with exposure to outdoor temperature variations noise and vehicle exhaust. Tasks may be performed in inclement weather and at times will include working late evening hours.

City of Laguna Beach: With seven miles of City beaches and towering hills with captivating Pacific views, Laguna Beach residents enjoy some of the most stunning landscapes in Southern California. The City of Laguna Beach hosts millions of visitors to its world-famous arts festivals and beautiful beaches. Services provided to its resident population of approximately 23,000 include police, fire, marine safety, recreation, parks, public works, community development, parking, transit and animal control.

The Department: The Police Department is organized into two divisions (Support Services, and Field Services), and provides general law enforcement services, including animal control.

Salary : $27 - $33