Parking Enforcement Specialist

Job Identification: 43145

Job Category: Campus Operations

Apply Before: 04/30/2026, 09:28 AM

Degree Level: High School Graduate

Locations: 4202 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL, 33620, US

Hiring Salary: 32,240-34,000

Essential Personnel: No
Job Description

This position typically reports to a Parking Supervisor, or other appropriate supervisory or management position. This position requires prior experience in a customer service, security, or parking environment. This job requires physical abilities such as trunk strength, manual dexterity, and wrist-finger movement in order to perform the essential functions of the position. This position receives supervision in the form of parking areas to be patrolled, special events to work, and tasks to be completed, which are assigned by the Supervisor. This position performs the duties of the job within specific guidelines, USF policies, and departmental procedures. Also, this position is responsible for reporting any complex or unusual problems to the Supervisor. This position comes into contact with co-workers, his/her supervisor and may also come into contact with students, visitors, faculty and staff members during the course of his/her shift. This position requires intermediate-level customer service skills in dealing with angry and disgruntled customers and potential emergency situations.

Salary Range: $32,240-$34,000

Responsibilities

• Patrols and monitors all campus roadways and parking facilities, ensures street and parking lot access is clear and no obstructions block the flow of pedestrian and motor vehicle traffic.
• Issues citations for parking violations in accordance with USF Parking rules, regulations and procedures.
• Gives directions and information to visitors, students, faculty and staff members such as parking lot locations, shuttle bus stops and schedule and parking rules.
• Provides motorist assistance to individuals such as jump starting vehicles, assist with keys locked in car and inflating low tires.
• Reports suspicious persons or activities, vehicular accidents, fire hazards, emergency situations, and unsafe conditions observed during his/her shift.
• Communicates with dispatcher/central parking office to answer emergency calls and respond to other traffic situations.
• May assist in traffic control such as putting up barricades, directing traffic at intersections, and managing traffic flow during special events.
• May be required to immobilize a vehicle with a parking boot or request a tow for vehicle when all other means are exhausted.
• Performs other miscellaneous parking related duties as requested or needed.

Qualifications

This position requires a high school diploma and one year of directly related experience in customer service, security, or traffic control. A valid Florida Driver’s License may be required to operate a motorized vehicle such as a golf cart.

About Us

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF’s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.

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