Parking Officer

33064BR

Transportation Services

Position Overview
KU Transportation Services is responsible for
managing and enforcing parking regulations on the University campus. This role involves monitoring parking areas, issuing citations,
providing assistance to community members and visitors, and ensuring the smooth flow of traffic within the campus parking system.

If
you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no farther than the University of Kansas. In addition to a competitive salary, KU
offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, 10 paid holidays
plus one discretionary day, a great retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan
options and state of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational opportunities for employees. KU is a
great place to work!

Job Description
60% – Parking Enforcement/Field
Operations:

• Patrol university parking lots and structures to enforce parking regulations.
• Issue citations for
  parking violations and record relevant information.
• Assist university community members with parking-related inquiries and
  concerns.
• Maintain effective communication with dispatch using a two-way radio.
• Relieve Information Booth staff for breaks
  and possibly cover booth duties if short-staffed.
• Train new student employee officers
• Utilize parking management software
  and technology for citation issuance, permit management, and record-keeping.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of
  parking-related technology solutions.

20% – Events:

• Prepare for and work all special events, including
  football games, basketball games, commencement ceremonies, and dorm move-ins.
• Install temporary signage and barricades as directed
  to facilitate event coordination.
• Collaborate with campus security, facilities management, and other relevant departments to address
  parking-related issues.

15% – Asset Protection and Maintenance Support:

• Report all instances of stolen or
  damaged signage to the supervisor and ensure prompt replacement.
• Maintain handheld ticket writers, printers, and radios to prevent
  damage.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in departmental vehicles; promptly report damage or mechanical issues.
• Assist with
  maintenance and repair of gate and pay-on-foot equipment as needed.
• Collect funds from pay-on-foot machines upon
  request.

5% – Additional Duties:

• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the
  supervisor.

Position Requirements

1. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without
   accommodation.
2. Must report to work in declared periods of inclement and extreme weather conditions to help with snow
   removal.
3. Must work some nights, holidays, and weekends with special events.

Required
Qualifications

1. High School diploma or GED equivalent.
2. One (1) year of experience in basic computer skills with a
   demonstrated knowledge of software programs, as evidenced in application materials.
3. Must have a valid driver’s license by the time
   of hire and maintain that license throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Demonstrated experience
   in an environment requiring limited direct supervision as evidenced by application materials.
2. Proven excellent public relations
   skills, showcasing frequent interaction with both internal and external customers as seen from work experience.
3. Experience using a
   two-way radio as evidenced by application materials.
4. Experience or familiarity with the KU Campus and Lawrence area as evidenced by
   application materials.
5. Experience with multitasking and collaborative work with others as evidenced by application
   materials.

Contact Information to Applicants
Shima McCurdy
smccurdy@ku.edu

Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application
will include the following:

1. Current contact information including email and phone number
2. Previous work experience including
   dates of employment
3. Name and contact information to three references

Resume/Cover letter is
optional.

Application review begins Monday, June 29th and will continue until a qualified pool of candidates is
identified.

Advertised Salary Range: Starting at $37,440

Application Review
Begins: 29-Jun-2026

Anticipated Start Date: 20-Jul-2026

Primary Campus
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

FTE: 1.0

Reg/Temp: Regular

FLSA Status
Nonexempt

Employee Class: B-University Support Staff

Work
Schedule
8:00 am- 5:00 pm, M-F Schedule may vary with campus events including nights and weekends

Union
055

Job Family
Public Safety-KUL

Work Location
Assignment
On-Site

Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis
of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital
status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university’s programs and activities.
Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the
nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil
Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside
Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.

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