Parking & Traffic Enforcement Officer

Division: Special Asst. to Pres. for IT

Department: Parking Services

Number of
hours per week: 40

Months per year: Fiscal (12 months)

Campus: Avon Williams / Main
Campus

Position Number: 104960

Advertised Salary: $31,200 – $37,440

Pay
Basis: Semi-Monthly

Job Description

Tennessee State University Department of Parking
Services invites applications for the position of Parking & Traffic Enforcement Officer.

This role writes
and issues citations or warnings to owners or drivers of vehicles that are in violation of university parking traffic regulations. Issue
visitor parking permits, check visitors permits to determine access to the campus. Direct visitors/motorists to appropriate parking lots or
spaces. Uses a handheld citation writer or other authorized equipment to complete enforcement related duties. Patrols parking zones either
on foot or in vehicle; observes vehicles and determines conformity with parking regulations. Investigates vehicles with multiple unpaid
citations to determine responsible customer using computer parking software program. Locates abandoned vehicles by reviewing reports,
complaints and through patrol activities; establishes through inspection and inquiry that vehicles are indeed abandoned; arranges for
vehicle to be towed as necessary. Checks assigned areas for adequate signage, damaged or missing property, malfunctioning equipment or
safety hazards and reports any problems to parking services office via two-way radio. Provides traffic enforcement and control, reserving
parking lots and managing traffic flow during special events. Directs drivers of vehicles to proper parking areas and enforces special
parking restrictions. Actively patrols parking lots on campus to provide a visible safety presence. Observes and report activities of a
questionable/suspicious nature or unusual activity including traffic, parking conditions and incidents to the office. Works flexible hours
and days for special events and official university events/services as needed.

Minimum
Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent. Must be at least 18 years of age. Experience in security work.
Possession of a valid Tennessee operator license as issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety. Applicant must not have been convicted of
or pleaded guilty to or entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge or to any violation of any federal or state laws or city
ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor or controlled substances and not have been released or
discharged under any other than honorable discharge from any of the armed forces of the United States. Be of good moral character as
determined by a thorough investigation conducted by the employing agency.

Special Instructions to
Applicants

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee
State University.

Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced
degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.

An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript”
section.

You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to
the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for
these letters using contact information you provided.

Close Date: 03/16/2026

Benefits

Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes
annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and
more.

Quick Link: https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/10366

Minimum References Required: 2