Senior Parking Enforcement Officer (Eligible for up to $5,000 in bonuses)

THE POSITION

New hires in the Senior Parking Enforcement Officer classification may be eligible for one-time recruitment and retention bonuses totaling up to $5,000 during the first year of employment.

This position is responsible for various parking enforcement tasks which include but are not limited to the following: parking citation adjudication, installation of vehicle immobilization (boot) devices, conducting investigations of disabled person placard abuse, supporting officer training, and issuing parking citations. This position will require work shifts during weekends, holidays, nights, and in inclement weather.
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT


The below knowledge and abilities are desired in the ideal candidate:

• Knowledge and application of parking laws and ordinances
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience performing investigations into parking violations
• Ability to effectively train parking enforcement staff
• Ability to de-escalate confrontational situations
• Ability to perform detailed administrative work

The purpose of this position is to perform independent, complex office, investigative, and field work involving the enforcement of appropriate codes, laws, regulations, and validation programs pertaining to on-street and off-street parking within the City of Sacramento and surrounding areas.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Senior Parking Enforcement Officer is an advanced journey-level classification filled with multiple incumbents. Incumbents are responsible for enforcing and citing complex parking-related violations. The Senior Parking Enforcement Officer is a non-peace officer classification that does not carry a firearm or a non-certified weapon. This class is distinguished from the next lower-level classification of Parking Enforcement Officer in that the former is given greater independence for completing regular and special assigned parking enforcement tasks, and acts as a lead worker. Incumbents may perform similar duties as the Parking Enforcement Officer, but also performs work of greater complexity and scope, including special assignments.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Direct supervision is provided by a Parking Services Supervisor, or other higher-level personnel. Lead responsibilities include guidance and coordination of Parking Enforcement Officers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed:

• Assist with planning, scheduling, training, and assigning work to personnel Provide input on Parking Enforcement Officer personnel performance.

• Review, mediate, and respond to disputes, contested citations, parking complaints, malfunctioning parking equipment, and other inquiries.
• Reviews photographic images and videos, or AI generated events, and issues citations.
• Patrol streets and parking facilities to identify and cite vehicles in violation of state, municipal and local parking and vehicle regulations and codes.
• Immobilize vehicles when authorized and release vehicles.
• Prepare and maintain required records and documentation, and produce computer generated reports and other correspondence.
• Respond and assist with traffic control activities. Report traffic accidents, abandoned vehicles, stolen vehicles, and traffic hazards.
• May issue misdemeanor citations for disabled placard abuse.Appear for administrative hearings or court trials and give testimony as necessary.
• Perform related work of a similar nature and level as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and traffic laws and regulations applicable to safe operations of a motor vehicle.
• Research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.
• Applicable state, municipal and local parking and vehicle regulations and codes such as California Vehicle Codes, Sacramento City Codes, and Sacramento County Codes.
• Sacramento City streets, landmarks and address system related to parking spaces.
• Police Department radio codes.

Skill in:

• Understand, interpret, and enforce appropriate codes, laws, and regulations.
• Observe, record, recall, and report pertinent details.
• Use of modern office equipment, including computers, computer applications, and computer software, to accomplish a variety of tasks.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:
None

Experience:
Two (2) years of experience involving public contact in a parking control enforcement or similar environment.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Driver License:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment.

Certification:
None

Penal Code Course:
Successful completion of a Penal Code (PC) 832 Arrest, Search and Seizure course during the probationary period is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Conditions:
Employees typically work daytime hours, but mustbe able to workirregular shifts, including weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed.

Physical Conditions:
Must be able to visually observe details up close, or at a distance; read, sit or walk for an extended period of time, enter/exit vehicles frequently. Must have finger dexterity/grasping ability to operate issued equipment/devices, or a computer.

Environmental Conditions:
Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD
Incumbents must complete six (6) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

P lease note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently , including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
  

• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
  

• If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week ).
  

• If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
  

• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
  

• If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline . Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
  

• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.
  

2. Training and Experience Exam : (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:

• Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
  

• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.
  

3 . Eligibility : Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Senior Parking Enforcement Officer examination.

4. Screening Committee : (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

5 . Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS:
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by- step guide to the application process.
  

• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
  

• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment ;
  

• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ; or
  

• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726
  

Bilingual Pay
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information
Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf

Union Contracts: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html

Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf

Closing Date/Time: 9/17/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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