DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK

SALARY: $14.00 per hour starting

MINIMUM AGE: 18 years of age

Parking Enforcement works three shifts - day, afternoon & evening; rotating weekends are required. This year-round position works 28 hours per week. Some holidays, snow emergencies and special events required. Three to four week in-house training program will take place M-F 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (for all hires regardless of assigned shift). All shifts work rotating weekends.

General Description

Operates police ordinance enforcement vehicle to patrol public streets, City-owned parking lots, parking meters, structures, commercial parking areas, enforcing parking ordinances, responding to related parking complaints. This position is also responsible for daily enforcement of the public service day parking ordinance, City code/blight ordinances and will be subject to occasional abnormal work hours for snow emergencies, etc. This is limited authority enforcement work under the general supervision of the Ordinance Enforcement Coordinator and the CICSU Sergeant; however this Parking Enforcement Officer is expected to exercise independent judgment and initiative.

Duties And Responsibilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Demonstrate personal character, temperament and judgment to effectively respond to parking complaints.
Ability to operate city vehicle in a safe and prudent manner obeying all traffic laws and general orders.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and to learn assigned tasks, and procedures readily.
Strong verbal skills and the ability to communicate with a diverse public in a respectful and professional manner.
Ability to effectively operate computers both in the ordinance enforcement vehicle and in the station.
Ability to prepare written and computer generated reports and records as well as testify in court.
Ability to make regular rounds on foot or by vehicle, depending on the assignment.
Ability to withstand and endure adverse weather conditions depending on the assignment.
Ability to learn City streets, locations of businesses, and be able to provide directions to the public.
Ability to pick up and deliver crowd control fencing, portable generators, traffic cones, etc.
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

Must have a valid Michigan Driver's License with an excellent driving record.
Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English language to write concise reports.
Must satisfactorily complete a 3-4 week departmental training class and FTO program.
Minimum of a high-school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. (College level course work preferred).
Must be able to make rounds on foot or by vehicle and be able to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Prior law enforcement, inspection or security-related public contact experience.

POST OFFER REQUIREMENTS: Satisfactory completion of criminal history, background and fingerprinting check and a drug screen that tests for illegal drugs as defined by the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act but not those legalized under Michigan law

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