Parking Enforcement Officer / Police Service Aide Preferred

Salary: See Position Description Location : Police, 345 South County Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480, FL Job Type: Full Time Regular Job Number: 00278 Department: Police Division: Parking Enforcement Unit Opening Date: 10/08/2026 Closing Date: 11/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Starting Salary: Parking Enforcement Officers: $22.91 Hour; Certified Police Service Aides: $25.92 Hour Position Summary This position is responsible for enforcement of the Town's parking ordinances and regulations. This unit is responsible for serviceability of parking control devices, markings and signs. Enforces all traffic and parking regulations by issuing parking citations, checks for vehicles in the Town that have not paid overdue parking fines, and completes written reports. Key Responsibilities Enforces all traffic and parking regulations by issuing parking citations. Enforces and checks for vehicles in the Town that have not paid overdue parking fines. When discovered, Vehicle Immobilization Devices (traffic boots) must be installed. Makes traffic surveys and completes written reports. Operates Town automobiles safely in normal day-to-day driving. Directs traffic at intersections with accidents, and also direct traffic by crossing children for school. Answers any questions about the Town area or ordinances to the public, as well as answering calls to troubleshoot parking meters. Minimum and Preferred Qualifications Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Must successfully complete the Parking Enforcement Field Training Program, which includes passing the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) exam, based on course availability and assignment by the supervisor. Must successfully complete a 16-hour Parking Enforcement Specialist School, based on course availability and assignment by the supervisor. Must possess a valid and unrestricted Florida driver's license. Must have the ability to work all shifts to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. May be mandated to work extended hours and/or days as deemed necessary for operational needs. Must not have any tattoo, body ornamentation, body art piercing (other than small hole ear piercings), or intentional disfigurement on the neck, face, head, or that would be visible when wearing a standard uniform. Skills and Competencies Ability to deal effectively and courteously with other employees, supervisors, and the public. Ability to observe situations and take the proper action. Ability to react quickly and calmly during emergency situations. Ability to enforce Town ordinances with firmness, tact and impartiality. Ability to operate and care for Town vehicles used in the essential functions of this job. Ability to direct traffic at intersections. Ability to operate an Auto-Cite ticket machine. This is a non-exempt position paid on an hourly basis which is eligible for overtime. The Town of Palm Beach offers a compressive benefits package that includes health, prescription, dental and other supplementary benefits. Refer to the page and Retirement Guide for more information on these programs. 01 Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)? Yes No 02 Do you have a valid and unrestricted State of Florida Driver's License? Yes No 03 Are you available to work all shifts, to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays? Yes No 04 Do you have tattoos, body ornamentation, body art piercing (other than small hole ear piercings), or intentional disfigurement on your neck, face, head, or on your arm below the wrist (other than a tattoo in the place of a wedding band)? Yes No 05 If you have tattoos on your forearms, please list the total number, short description, and approximate percentage of each forearm covered by tattoos. 06 Do you have any tattoos commonly associated with gangs, organizations, or groups which advocate hate, intolerance, or discrimination? Yes No 07 Do you have previous Parking Enforcement or Police Service Aide experience? Yes No 08 If yes, how many years of Parking Enforcement or Public Service Aide experience do you have? 09 Do you have previous experience working for a government or municipality? Yes No 10 Have you ever completed a Parking Enforcement Specialist School or Public Service Aide Training? Yes No Required Question Town of Palm Beach, FL