Parking Control Officer (Part-time)

THE POLICE DEPARTMENT: The Tustin Police Department is committed to serving the community in meaningful ways and enjoys a reputation for professional excellence. The Department strives to maintain the highest standard of professional ethics and personal integrity and remains dedicated to achieving excellence in performance throughout the organization and in the community. One of the many ways they do so is through the quality of the Department's personnel. It continues to be the Department's mission to have employees who are ethical, dedicated and loyal to the department and the profession. THE POSITION: Under general supervision, a Parking Control Officer enforces local and state vehicle parking ordinances and laws. This position requires contact with the general public and therefore, incumbents should have an aptitude for dealing courteously and effectively with others while representing the City in a positive manner. Incumbents in this position will also perform other collateral law enforcement support duties on an as-needed basis. Incumbents in this position wear a uniform and a badge, but do not carry a firearm and do not have the authority to take violators into custody. Given that this is a part-time, at-will, non-benefitted position, hours will be limited to less than 1,000 hours per fiscal year. Employees may be assigned to work year-round or seasonally and hours worked may vary significantly from week to week. THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS: Each component listed below must be passed in order to continue to the next phase. Applicants will receive written notification of their current status in the selection process. * Written Exam * Panel Interview * Background Investigation and Polygraph Examination * Interview with the Police Chief (or his designee) * Medical Examination (including a drug screen upon conditional offer of employment) Candidates who successfully complete all components of the selection process will be placed on an employment eligibility list from which hires may be made. The eligible list is valid for one (1) year. The duration of the selection process typically lasts 9-12 months. * IMPORTANT* A comprehensive background investigation and polygraph will be conducted on any eligible persons considered for hire. Recent drug usage, theft or other illegal activity may be grounds for disqualification. A pre-employment medical examination AND a drug screen will be conducted upon a conditional offer of employment. This recruitment is conducted on a continuous basis to meet the needs of the City as vacancies occur and may close at any time. As a part-time Parking Control Officer, incumbents will perform a wide variety of duties. Examples of these duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: * Patrols an assigned area of the City to identify vehicles in violation of parking laws and ordinances * Issues parking citations to vehicles parked illegally; follows street sweeping vehicles and takes enforcement action of vehicles in violation; patrols neighborhoods regulated by permit parking regulations and issues citations to vehicles in violation of established guidelines * Arranges for the towing of abandoned vehicles, illegally parked vehicles, or vehicles in violation of other related laws and ordinances; prepares vehicle storage/impound reports * Provides information and answers questions from the public regarding parking and related traffic regulations; tactfully interacts with hostile and irate parking violators; provides court testimony or prepares statements of facts in response to administrative reviews of parking citations and vehicle impound or storage actions in criminal or civil hearings * Reports criminal activity, graffiti, vandalism, and animal control needs * May perform traffic control duties, such as setting up traffic control posts and deploying barricades, cones, flares, and other directional traffic equipment A combination of education, experience, and training that has provided the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities is required for entry into the classification. A typical combination includes: Education and/or Experience: Graduation from high school and six (6) months experience in a position involving public contact, including dealing with hostile and irate individuals. Licenses and/or Certificates: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License and acceptable driving record. Enrollment in the DMV Pull Notice program will be required. A valid California Law Enforcement Teletype Systems (CLETS) certificate is required within three (3) months of employment. Special Requirements: Satisfactory results from a background investigation, polygraph, physical examination and administrative screening. Schedule is limited to less than 1,000 hours per fiscal year. Scheduled work hours and days may vary and may include holidays and/or hours outside of regular business hours. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: To view an extensive list of the knowledge, skills, & abilities expected of the position, please follow the link here. Information on the physical demands, mental demands, and work environment for the position can be found by following the link here. The City of Tustin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.