Parking Enforcement Workers
Parking enforcement workers patrol city streets and parking lots to make sure vehicles follow parking rules and regulations. They use modern technology like two-way radios, cell phones, and computer databases to communicate with dispatchers and check vehicle information. These workers write tickets and warnings for illegally parked cars, report safety hazards like broken traffic signs, and sometimes appear in court to explain their citations. This job requires strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to work independently while serving the community.
Did you know?
The role requires extensive walking and working outdoors in all weather conditions, which can be physically demanding and uncomfortable.
At a glance
Typical average pay
$45,700 Avg/yr
Growth
Stable
Top skill
Monitoring
Things to consider
Public Confrontation Management
Officers frequently face angry or confrontational citizens when issuing tickets, requiring strong conflict resolution and communication skills.
Government Employment Benefits
Positions typically offer stable employment with government benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and job security.
Key responsibilities
Locate lost, stolen, and counterfeit parking permits, and take necessary enforcement action.
Provide assistance to motorists needing help with problems, such as flat tires, keys locked in cars, or dead batteries.
Enter and retrieve information pertaining to vehicle registration, identification, and status, using hand-held computers.
Provide information to the public regarding parking regulations and facilities, and the location of streets, buildings and points of interest.
Prepare and maintain required records, including logs of parking enforcement activities, and records of contested citations.