Part-time Parking Services Officer

Description

Introduction

This position is in the Department of Parking and is supervised by the Director of Parking.

All duties are performed in accordance with Borough policies and guidelines. Any problems or questions that may arise are directed to the Director of Parking.

The function of the Parking Enforcement Officer is to perform the described duties:

Duties

1. Enforce parking ordinances and laws within the assigned work area.

2. Issue parking tickets to any offenders of Borough parking ordinances or state violations where appropriate.

3. Sign citations after tickets have been processed to citation status.

4. Assist in any traffic control as needed.

5. Assist the public in any way possible while completing the assigned duties.

6. Relay any vital information to dispatcher (emergencies, automobile accidents, etc.)

7. Testify in court as needed.

8. Be professional, courteous, and tactful with the public.

9. Perform any department related duty as assigned.

For these routine duties, the incumbent will be made aware of all the deadlines and the normal order they should be completed.

Requirements

The incumbent must become familiar with all parking ordinances of the Borough of West Chester. 

2. Must be in good physical condition to be able to perform assigned duties which entail walking for most of their work shift. 

3. Must have strong communicative skills. 

4. Must be a high school graduate.

5. This position is a part-time, hourly, FLSA non-exempt position.

Essential Functions

1. The incumbent must be physically fit and able to walk for most a work shifts outside in various weather conditions.

2. The incumbent must be able to issue clear and concise tickets manually and by using a handheld ticket machine.

3. Must be available for the following schedule: 11:00am-7:00pm Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and 5:00pm-12:00am (midnight) Saturdays. Schedule will also require routine court appearances that may be outside of this regular schedule.