Applicants must successfully pass a Police Department background check to be considered for this position.
Typical duties may include:
Patrols an assigned area of the City to observe automobiles, motorcycles, commercial vehicles and other vehicles for parking violations; enforces related local regulations and ordinances and State vehicle code laws;
Places warning tags on vehicles subject to towing; arranges for towing of abandoned vehicles, vehicles with expired licenses, or illegally parked vehicles;
Issues citations for expired meters, improper use of specially designated or timed zones or lots, improper parking such as parking in crosswalks or other sidewalks, expired registration, improperly licensed vehicles, improperly parked motorcycles, parking in preferential areas, and related violations;
Operates computer equipment and two-way radio; marks vehicles to detect abuse of timed areas; accesses the California Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (CLETS) data bases to determine vehicle identity;
Completes data required for citations including but not limited to code sections violated, time, date and location of offense, vehicle license plate number and/or vehicle identification number;
Answers a wide variety of questions from the public regarding parking and related traffic laws, location of public buildings, parks, municipal facilities, and other points of interest; interacts with hostile and irate parking violators; responds to complaints from the public;
Maintains records of work performed and surveillance of long-term parking violations;
Completes declarations of citation circumstances to assist in prosecution of parking violations;
Notifies police of incidents involving abusive behavior by the public;
Signs off on correctable citations for registration and equipment violations;
Tags and/or reports malfunctioning parking meters, faded paint on curbs, vandalized signs, and other obstacles that may impede enforcement or hinder the public from understanding and obeying the law;
Checks operational condition of enforcement vehicles and performs routine operator maintenance such as filling gas tank, checking and adding oil, inflating tires, etc.;
Reports malfunctioning enforcement vehicles and takes them to the Corporation Yard for service and repair;
Provides traffic control when assigned or as necessary
Required Qualifications:
Education:
Equivalent to High School graduation
AND
Experience:
Two (2) years of work and experience, which involved a significant amount of public contact that must include dealing with hostile and irate individuals.
Other Requirements:
Possession of a valid California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record; willingness to work evenings, nights, weekends and holidays, out of doors in all weather conditions and on an emergency basis, as needed.
Employment, academic degrees, licenses, certificates, and other credentials are subject to confirmation as part of the appointment process.
Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of: Applicable local and State codes, ordinances and regulations governing parking within the City limits; safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work including driving habits; and basic geographic layout of the City.
Ability to: Operate a motor vehicle safely while observing parking violations and conditions; interact tactfully and effectively with those encountered in the course of the work, including hostile and irate citizens; write clear and concise records, reports, declarations, and citations; understand and follow oral and written instructions; read, interpret and apply parking codes and ordinances; use sound independent judgment within established procedures and regulations; and read and interpret maps.
Application Process:
Applications must be received in our office no later than the closing date (5 p.m.). Postmarks and faxed applications will not be accepted. Your application must be filled out completely. Incomplete and/or inaccurate information on the application may be cause for disqualification from the examination process.
The examination process will consist of: Review of applications for minimum qualifications for the position and to ensure all materials have been submitted. Written Examination – Applicants possessing these requirements will advance to a multiple-choice written examination tentatively scheduled for the week of January 4, 2016 . The examination will cover elements of the knowledge and abilities identified in this announcement. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a written examination and those receiving a passing score will have their names placed on an employment eligible list. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified by the Police Department and final candidates selected for hire must pass a background investigation and medical/psychological examinations prior to appointment.
DISCLAIMER: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content. Components may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any particular assessment component or combination of components as needs dictate.
All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency / disaster.
Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background / reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver’s license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.
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