Parking Enforcement Officer

Overview

A Parking Enforcement Officer is responsible for the enforcement of laws and ordinances pertaining to parking throughout the city. Work consists of routine patrol in all weather conditions on foot or in a vehicle of an assigned district for the purpose of monitoring and enforcing parking meters in metered lots and on metered streets and other prohibited parking, plus court testimony relevant to same as required.

Additionally, Parking Enforcement Officers will use handheld tablets and computers to review a vehicle’s payment history and issue violations for non-payment and other infractions as appropriate. Assignments are received from, and work is performed under the general supervision of the Parking Systems Managers and Police Department Supervisors. Although work is performed in accordance with established rules and procedures, a Parking Enforcement Officer is expected to interact professionally with the public while exercising independent judgment and discretion in the performance of the tasks.

• Enforce the laws and ordinances of the City of Royal Oak pertaining to parking.
• Check automobile parking in metered and otherwise restricted areas; and write violation tickets for vehicles that are illegally parked.
• Testify in court regarding contested tickets.
• Report meters out of order.
• Watch for stolen cars and missing persons.
• Provide information and assistance to the general public.
• Perform related work as required or assigned.

• Graduation from a standard high school, plus experience in public contacts, ordinance enforcement AND court testimony.
• A valid State of Michigan motor vehicle operator’s permit with a clean driving record.