What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parking/Ordinance Enforcement Officer position at County of Riverside?
The work schedule is Monday to Friday, from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with the potential for schedule adjustments based on departmental operational needs.
Competitive candidates will possess a strong understanding of ordinances and vehicle codes, along with excellent customer service and computer skills, ideally gained within the parking enforcement industry. Preference will be given to candidates holding a current Basic P.O.S.T. P.C. 832 certificate.
• Regulates the uses of County parking facilities which includes directing traffic and monitoring the spaces needed for County and visiting officials.
• Assists motorists by locating parking spaces or referring drivers to additional parking areas as parking lots fill to capacity; advises the general public of County parking regulations and parking violation procedures; determines the validity of various types of parking permits and monitors the use of temporary permits.
• Patrols assigned areas and issues citations to unauthorized or illegally parked vehicles; reports any irregular or suspicious circumstances to the police department.
• Patrols assigned areas and issues citations for violations of County ordinances on County property; may detain and cite violators to appear in court.
• Provides general and directional information to the public; assists motorists with minor emergency repairs including general problems with batteries and tires.
• Completes survey forms used to develop parking lot statistics; prepares periodic reports on parking control related activities including number of citations issued and unusual problems, incidents or occurrences.
• Will issue and record temporary parking permits; may operate a radio equipped vehicle in the performance of assigned duties; may appear in court to give testimony relative to citations issued.Knowledge of: California driving laws and the safe operation of passenger vehicles.
Ability to: Learn, understand, interpret, and apply County parking rules and regulations; courteously and tactfully explain rules, regulations, and procedures to the public; think decisively and act tactfully in stressful and tense situations; establish rapport and maintain cooperative working relationships with employees and the public; exercise sound judgment within established guidelines; analyze situations and determine appropriate course of action; communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing; follow oral and written instructions; learn the physical location of various County departments and parking facilities; obtain and record accurate information; keep accurate records; stand and walk for long periods of time in an outdoor setting.
License: Possession of a valid California driver’s license at the time of application is required to operate a county vehicle for patrolling parking facilities and structures.
Certificate: Possession of a valid Basic P.O.S.T. P.C. 832 certificate prior to completion of the probationary period. The Parking/Ordinance Enforcement Officer must obtain this certification within three months of hire, with time provided by the department to complete it.
Physical Requirements: Working outdoors in various weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold.
Salary : $36,938 - $54,979