Parking Enforcement Officer I

Salary: $19.98 - $23.99 Hourly
Location : Parking Administration - City of Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: Classified - Full Time
Job Number: 18453
Division: Public Works
Department: Parking Enforcement
Opening Date: 10/20/2026
Closing Date: 10/27/2026 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Description / Position Overview
Parking Enforcement Officer I

About the Job: The City of Colorado Springs is ready to welcome a Parking Enforcement Officer I to their Public Works team! This position will perform a wide variety of duties and activities to enforce the City's parking ordinances with keen attention to detail while supporting community relations.
Work Schedule: Friday - Tuesday, 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM
We're an accredited pay equity employer! Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. See the full potential of growth for this position here: 2026 Salary Schedule

As a Parking Enforcement Officer I, you will:

• Enforce the City's parking ordinances by issuing citations to offenders
• Monitor driveways, fire hydrant areas, crosswalks, school zones, and other areas to ensure parking ordinance compliance
• Maintain effective working relationships with merchants and residence of assigned patrol areas, answering questions, interpreting and explaining city policies
• Testify in court as required
• Maintain assigned vehicle and specialized equipment
• Respond to abandoned vehicle complaints and initiate impoundment of vehicles in the City's lots and on-street locations
• Assist with Special Events as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the

A successful candidate will demonstrate:
Knowledge of:

• Parking enforcement or parking and mobility field
• Using software programs to support operations
• Interpersonal and customer service skills to ensure positive interactions with the community

Ability to:

• Work independently with minimal direct supervision
• Portray dedication to pass effective judgments
• Have keen attention to detail

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED)
• One year of full-time, professional experience in a related field
• Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary driver's license not subject to restrictions

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

Preferred Qualifications


The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Experience working in parking enforcement or parking and mobility field
• Experience with the use of hand-held enforcement software programs

Additional Information
Please reach out to City Recruiting at View email address on click.appcast.io for any questions regarding this position.

Physical Demands: Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.


Environmental Conditions/Frequency
Primary Work Environment - Vehicle
Extreme Temperature - Continuously
Wetness and Humidity - Occasionally
Respiratory Hazards - Frequently
Noise and Vibrations - Frequently
Physical Hazards - Frequently
Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards - Never
Exposure to Communicable Diseases - Never
Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.


NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.


The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.


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What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
• High School diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or above

02


How many years of relevant professional experience do you possess?

• Less than one year
• One or more years
• Two or more years
• Three or more years
• Four or more years
• Five or more years
• Six or more years
• Seven or more years
• Eight or more years
• Nine or more years
• Ten or more years

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Please explain, in written detail, your experience including your role and where you gained your experience.
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Do you possess a valid, non-probationary driver's license not subject to restrictions?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have prior work experience using hand-held enforcement software programs?

• Yes
• No

Required Question