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Job Title:	PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
Salary:	$29,066.54 - $48,095.68 Annually
Job Type:	Full-Time
Location:	Alexandria, Virginia
Department:	Police
Job Number:	2009-00082
FLSA:	Non-exempt position

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To patrol an assigned designated area of the City looking for various parking violations. Such violations include residential permit parking, meters, official sign, loading and timed zone violations of commuter ordinance. The Parking Enforcement Office issues parking citations for all violations noted and testifies in court whenever necessary. The parking officer may render incidental assistance to the general public by giving directions and/or assisting with other general municipal information. This position requires shift work to include: days, evenings, midnights, and weekends. Parking Enforcement Officers are required to work for prolonged periods of time in all types of inclement weather conditions. Enforces City parking ordinances by patrolling metered, time-zoned, and/or restricted parking areas with a motorized vehicle or on foot, and issues Notices of Parking Violation to violators; Marks tires of vehicles in time-zoned areas, issues citations and/or arranges for towing of vehicles for a variety of violations including blocked sidewalks, driveways, loading zones, fire lanes and fire hydrants, double parking, and obstructing traffic; Checks vehicle license plate numbers against outstanding parking citation lists; Reports citizens' complaints to supervisor; Inspects parking meters and completes work orders requesting repairs for those found to be malfunctioning; Inspects vehicle tags and inspection stickers for proper licensing and currency and cites violators; Prepares daily report after each tour of duty, listing work activities and reads daily bulletin; Applies boot apparatus to vehicles with outstanding parking citations; Answers questions from and provides information to the public; Responds to complaints regarding vehicles without current personal property stickers; Utilizes mobile data terminals, hand-held computers, and personal computers in issuing citations, retrieving information, and downloading/uploading data; Follows up on field inspections by conducting records checks, sending letters, telephoning and making personal visits; Performs minor vehicle maintenance checks including fluid levels and tire pressures, and maintains in clean condition; Assists with traffic and crowd control, parades, foot races, and other special events;
Minimum & Additional Requirements:
One year experience public contact work experience involving record keeping duties, and completion of high school level courses in Arithmetic and English; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Employees must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state of their residence.
Preferred Qualifications:
Basic computer skills. The ability to get along well with others, good powers of observation and the ability to work outdoors for prolonged periods of time during inclement weather. Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Good driving history.
Notes:
THIS POSITION REQUIRES THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PRE EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND CHECKS. THIS INCLUDES A POLYGRAPH, PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION, DRUG SCREEN, AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS (LOCAL AND FEDERAL). A poor driving record is disqualifying.