Parking Enforcement Attendant; S

20 hours per week

Midnight shift:
Monday through Sunday — 10 pm to 6 am with flexible work days.

Training will be provided for 2 weeks during day shift (6 am - 2 pm).

• Providing consistent enforcement of parking ordinances.
• Treating and interacting with City staff and customers in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Issuing citations.
• Testifying in court if needed.
• Incorporating safe automobile and pedestrian procedures in the course of daily activities.
• Expeditiously contacting the appropriate person for repairs of parking meters, street signs, light poles, traffic problems, abandoned vehicles, customer vehicle repairs and related concerns and issues.
• Reporting suspicious situations to your supervisor and/or Public Safety Officer.
• Providing customer service when requested.
• Maintaining safe and secure driving practices and completing necessary reports and logs.
• Using the designated electronic hand‑held citation system for all citations.

• High school education or equivalent.
• Customer service experience.
• English comprehension and communication skills.

• Ability to communicate verbally in English.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• High tolerance and extreme patience are essential.

Vehicle, uniforms, and radio will be provided by KDPS.

The City of Kalamazoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization where different perspectives and experiences are welcomed and encouraged. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications listed. The City of Kalamazoo is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background.

If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it. This approach will give each current and potential employee the opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the City of Kalamazoo.