Parking Enforcement Officer

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Department: Office of Administration
Work type: Staff Full-time Non-Exempt
Location: Alabama
Categories: Public Safety

The Parking Enforcement Officer provides routine work in the enforcement of university parking ordinances. Work involves responsibility for patrolling university property and obtaining compliance with parking ordinances through the issuance of tickets and citations for violations. Work also involves routine safety patrols and surveillance at special events. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed through inspections, reports, and observations of work in progress.

This position also involves office work as necessary, with extensive customer interaction.

• Comply with oral and written rules, regulations, guidelines, and procedures of the UAH Parking Services Department and the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
• Interpret and explain parking regulations to the public and ensure consistent management.
• Patrol parking lots, garages and streets, on foot or in a vehicle, enforcing the UAH parking rules and regulations.
• Issue citations for parking violations.
• Operating knowledge of body camera, two-way radio, portable tablet and printer.
• Provide parking management in designated campus areas and inspect for matching decals and hang tags in those areas.
• Regular communication with Parking Services concerning daily logs, paperwork or supporting information regarding citations.
• Respond promptly and professionally to parking-related requests for assistance and maintenance.
• Engage with drivers to provide information and guidance.
• Utilize positive and professional communication techniques when interacting with the public.
• Articulate directional information to visitors, campus community and general public.
• Uphold Parking Services Calendar of Events Parking Schedule.
• Collaborate with the Parking Services Office during peak operating times.
• Provide customer service, administrative and clerical support when needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to walk great distances in sometimes extreme weather and climate conditions.
• Must have and maintain a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a drug screen.
• Ability to pass a fingerprint background check and investigation.
• Ability to pass a medical physical exam.
• Ability to de-escalate conflict.
• Ability to provide quality customer service.
• Experience with data entry, Microsoft Office, Word, Spreadsheet, and Excel.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

• Previous experience in parking enforcement is desired.
• Previous experience in a university or higher education setting is preferred.

$29,000 - $31,854

Jun 19 2026 Central Daylight Time

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.