Parking Community Service Officer

Job : 53910

Location: Evanston, Illinois

Department: Safety & Security Parking Ev

Salary/Grade: NEX/11

Expected Pay: The expected pay for this position will be $19.89 per hour, in alignment with the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and market data.

The Parking Community Service Officer (CSO) performs parking enforcement duties on both the Evanston and Chicago campuses and other services as necessary to support Evanston and Chicago campus safety and security, with or without advanced notice.

• When assigned to Parking Enforcement duties, under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Transportation & Parking: issues citations, boots and tows vehicles; maintains PARCs equipment; performs parking office duties when assigned including selling parking permits, enters permit data and violations, and performs related clerical duties; may operate departmental vehicles and is responsible for general condition and cleanliness of assigned vehicle.
  
  Performs vehicle lockouts and jump starts. May assist in traffic direction duties for campus roads and driveways. Performs other duties as assigned.
• When assigned to transportation services, under the general supervision of a Commander: assists with community policing efforts such as crime prevention talks, equipment set-up, distributes literature and schedules events; completes written reports; sorts and compiles statistical records; performs security or fire watch posting as necessary. Performs office and vehicle lockouts. Transports reports, documents, and bond money to circuit court as required.
  
  Provides relief for certain frontline and office administrative staff, as needed. Performs various errands for department or University business. Performs other duties as assigned.
• When assigned to fleet maintenance, under the general direction of a Commander or Shift Supervisor: makes vehicle inspections to ensure proper equipment and operation, performs equipment inventory and minor repairs, and transports department vehicles for service, repair, equipment installation, and cleaning.
• When assigned to the Residential Hall Security Program, under the general supervision of the CSO Supervisor: monitors residents, visitors, employees, and vendors entering and exiting residence halls to ensure only authorized individuals are provided access; ensures residence hall entrances are locked, when required; conducts campus safety checks on foot or in a vehicle; reports to the University Communications Center safety and security issues such as broken doors, locks, and windows, suspicious or prohibited activity, hazards, and other issues affecting the safety and security of the residence halls;
  
  maintains close working relationships with residence hall staff and other campus partners; maintains guest logs and activity reports, provides room lockout assistance, and performs other related clerical duties as necessary; maintains professionalism while enforcing safety and security protocols; provides courteous and respectful information and assistance to students and others.

Performed other duties.

• High school diploma or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly and correctly.
• Knowledge of proper use and care of radio, radio equipment, ticket writers, telephone, and computer and CCTV systems.
• Ability to handle and prioritize events occurring simultaneously.
• Possession of a valid driver's license in state of residency and ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner at all times.
• Ability to successfully complete a field training program and six-month probationary period.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete a written exam to evaluate ability to perform successfully in the position.
• Ability to successfully complete a comprehensive psychological exam administered by a licensed psychologist, and a financial and criminal background investigation completed by University Police, including criminal history/fingerprinting check and driving…