Parking Control Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Parking Control Officers – Wilkes Barre, PA – 5:30 AM to 1:30 PM - $18.00 per hour

Position Summary

The Parking Control Officer is responsible for maintaining the safe and efficient flow of vehicle and pedestrian traffic on and around campus during student arrival, dismissal, special events, and other high-traffic periods. This position helps ensure the safety of staff, visitors, and community members by directing traffic, monitoring designated crossing areas, and enforcing established parking and traffic procedures. The Parking Control Officer plays a critical role in ensuring a safe and orderly environment for staff and visitors while supporting the mission and operations of the hospital.

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Location: Wilkes Barre, PA

Schedule: Monday to Friday – 5:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures that staff and visitors are safely parked in designated parking lots, not in driveways roadways.
• Monitor entrances, parking lots, and designated traffic/parking zones.
• Enforce traffic patterns, parking regulations, and safety procedures.
• Communicate effectively with visitors, staff, and local law enforcement when necessary.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, accidents, incidents, or security concerns
• Maintain visibility in assigned parking control areas and provide excellent customer service to the public.
• Sets up and remove traffic cones, barriers, signs, and other traffic control devices
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and assist with evacuation or traffic redirection when needed.
• Complete incident reports and maintain accurate records as required.

Qualifications

• Ability to successfully pass required background checks
• Completion of a PA Motor Vehicle Record Check
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in traffic control, security, public safety, law enforcement, crossing guard services, or related fields preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-traffic and stressful situations.
• Knowledge of traffic safety principles and regulations preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods in an outdoor work environment.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• Ability to lift and carry traffic control equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Sufficient vision and hearing to safely monitor traffic and pedestrians while being exposed to moving vehicles.

To ensure Cardinal Point's commitment to a drug-free workplace, employees may be subject to random drug tests

Cardinal Point Security Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Performs basic customer service and security functions under close supervision. Greets and screens guests, issues ID badges, monitors guest traffic, and reports suspicious activity. Coordinates with other team members to ensure a secure and welcoming environment. Patrol site utilizing company vehicle. \nCompany Description

Cardinal Point Security Group provides professional armed and unarmed security services with a clear mission: making people and communities safer. We bring preparation, professionalism, and dependable service to schools, commercial properties, and the communities we protect.

At Cardinal Point, you are part of a team—not left to figure things out on your own. We provide paid, role-specific training, clear expectations, and hands-on support from supervisors. Our recruiting, training, compliance, scheduling, and operations teams work together to help you prepare for your assignment and succeed in the field.

We value integrity, respectful communication, sound judgment, and a commitment to service. Our everyday expectations are straightforward: be on time, look sharp, be engaged, and be consistent. We look for people who take pride in their work, remain professional under pressure, and treat others with respect.

We also believe in developing our people. Employees who demonstrate reliability, initiative, and strong performance can pursue opportunities to expand their skills, take on greater responsibility, and advance into leadership or specialized assignments.

Join Cardinal Point and build a career protecting what matters: people and communities.

Company Description

Cardinal Point Security Group provides professional armed and unarmed security services with a clear mission: making people and communities safer. We bring preparation, professionalism, and dependable service to schools, commercial properties, and the communities we protect.\r\n\r\nAt Cardinal Point, you are part of a team—not left to figure things out on your own. We provide paid, role-specific training, clear expectations, and hands-on support from supervisors. Our recruiting, training, compliance, scheduling, and operations teams work together to help you prepare for your assignment and succeed in the field.\r\n\r\nWe value integrity, respectful communication, sound judgment, and a commitment to service. Our everyday expectations are straightforward: be on time, look sharp, be engaged, and be consistent. We look for people who take pride in their work, remain professional under pressure, and treat others with respect.\r\n\r\nWe also believe in developing our people. Employees who demonstrate reliability, initiative, and strong performance can pursue opportunities to expand their skills, take on greater responsibility, and advance into leadership or specialized assignments.\r\n\r\nJoin Cardinal Point and build a career protecting what matters: people and communities.