Parking Enforcement Officer

PARKING ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST CERTIFICATION

Applicants MUST have this certification at the time of application. This minimum requirement cannot be waived.

It will be 8 hour shifts, 4 days a week (Total of 32 hours a week).

Flexibility is a MUST since shifts can range from anywhere between 7:00AM and 3:30PM to 2:00PM and 2:00AM.

Exact shift will be provided after training is completed.

Come to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, the City of Hollywood provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees.

• We offer low cost health insurance giving you the best value – Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans.
• We have got you covered with a 4-Day Work Week.
• We have an Award Winning Wellness Program.
• The City of Hollywood provides a generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave.
• Employees at the City with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

For more information about this position and our competitive pay, benefits package and pension plan, refer to this job posting or our City website at

This is routine work in the enforcement of parking regulations. Employees in this class are responsible for the patrol of assigned geographical areas on foot or by of motor vehicle to inspect vehicle parking and issue citations as necessary. Work may be performed during adverse weather conditions. General supervision is provided through observation of work in progress and review of citations issued.

Employees in this class are responsible for safe guarding property and patrons at City owned parking facilities. Incumbent will write parking citations for all parking violations stated within Chapter 72 of the Code.

• Patrols assigned areas to inspect for adherence to motor vehicle parking regulations.
• Writes citations and affixes to vehicles; explains procedures for disposition of citations.
• Explains parking regulations to public, provides directions; informs public of available parking facilities.
• Reports damage to parking meters and signage.
• Completes reports of incidents occurring in assigned areas.
• Utilizes mobilization restriction device or contacts towing company for vehicles with unpaid parking violations.
• Operates hand held computer device for issuance of citations.
• Provides supervisor with daily reports as required.
• Relays directives and provides information to pedestrians and motorists.
• Provides testimony in court regarding parking violations.
• Assists supervisor in reviewing city-wide enforcement zones for increased coverage.
• Monitors and issues parking violations to Valet parking.
• Assists and explains usage of master meters to the public.
• Informs supervisor of maintenance issues such as shrubbery and potholes and responds to calls for assistance.
• Patrols municipal parking facilities on foot or motorized vehicles for parking violations, vandalism, theft, graffiti, and reports to proper supervisor.
• Assists with traffic control in and around public parking garage.
• Informs supervisor of accidents, emergencies, potentially hazardous traffic conditions, report broken meters and master meters, missing or damaged signs and malfunctioning traffic lights, on the street, in the lots and in all municipal facilities.
• Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
• Performs related work as required for this position description only.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; plus two (2) years of experience in an occupation requiring public contact.
• Certification as a Parking Enforcement Specialist. Applicants must have this certification at the time of application. This minimum requirement cannot be waived. Applicants are encouraged to attach a copy of their Parking Enforcement Specialist certification to their employment application.

• Associate's Degree; plus four (4) years of experience in an occupation requiring public contact.
• Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

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