Parking Enforcement Officer

Job Summary

Provides dispatch services for assigned department.
Uses a multi-line telephone system to receive and relay information to appropriate units. Creates and logs incident reports.

Responsibilities
Answers incoming telephone calls on a multi-line telephone system. Disseminates all pertinent
information to appropriate persons via telephone or two-way radio to facilitate the transmission of information and/or answer questions.
Contacts external agencies such as paramedic, fire, ambulance, animal control and police services to handle critical incidents. Assists
public via telephone and in-person to assess situations and problems. Determines appropriate response and relays accurate information to
appropriate units for response. Prioritizes incident reports and maintains an accurate log to meet Federal, State and University
requirements. Inputs and retrieves pertinent information from a computerized database to assist University staff and the general public.
Utilizes and complies with proper security and radio procedures. May be required to work closely with other dispatch centers. Patrols
parking lots, which involves checking for proper permits and issuing citations for improper parking. Assists in providing motorist services
to the University community and the public such as starting cars, directing people to available parking and specific buildings on campus.
Assists visitors and registered users of the campus parking system in understanding regulations and the availability of parking in different
areas of the campus. Processes copies of issued citations and completes forms related to work performed during shift. Directs traffic in
parking lots during special events such as football, basketball, entertainment events, theatrical productions, or University wide events
(commencement). Impounds vehicles parked in tow-away zones or that involve excessive citations in accordance with departmental
procedures.

Problem Solving
Dispatchers are responsible for questioning callers to obtain sufficient information to notify
responsible parties in emergency situations and to conduct confidential information searches as requested.
Problems encountered by the
incumbent include the ability to maintain a proper sense of priorities when confronted by multiple calls and the ability to think clearly in
emergency situations. Crisis situations may involve people who are distressed and difficult to understand or who have trouble relating
information. Dispatchers must obtain sufficient information under these stressful circumstances to quickly and effectively evaluate the
situation and then pass along the information to the appropriate parties for resolution.

This job description is not designed to
contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to
the job.

Minimum Qualifications
Six months related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted
for two years of related work experience); the ability to speak concisely and distinctly; demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and
work under stressful conditions; previous computer experience; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills
required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position
description.

Preferences

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN45708B
Full Time or
Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: 7:00am âEUR” 3:30pmOR12:00pm âEUR” 8:30pm
Department: 00450 – Commuter
Services – Operations
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $18.00/h
Close Date: 10/22/2026
Open Until
Filled:

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