Parking Enforcement Officer (Part-time, Hourly)

Description

The Parking Enforcement Officer patrols campus including College-owned parking areas to issue parking citations for vehicles in violation of College parking regulations.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

● Issues citations or warnings to owners of vehicles and other implements of transportation and submits them to the supervisor at the end of the shift.

● Locates lost, stolen and counterfeit permits and takes necessary enforcement action.

● Checks assigned areas for damaged or missing property and reports any problems to the immediate supervisor via a two-way radio.

● Works closely with the Parking and Transportation Specialist regarding vehicles to be towed for violations of college policy.

● Completes necessary reports and forms related to the duties and responsibilities.

● Assists motorists periodically with vehicle lock-outs and battery jumps.

● Assists police and security officers with traffic and parking details in addition to safety related requests.

● Provides directions or other information upon request of faculty, staff, students or visitors.

● Assists Public Safety Director, Chief and Sergeants as needed.

 

Qualifications

● High School diploma or GED required; experience in parking and traffic enforcement preferred; De-escalation training is a plus.

● Ability to deal with the public in a fair, polite and tactful manner.

● Ability in carrying out clear, concise, written and verbal direction.

● Must possess a valid PA driver’s license to operate a college motor vehicle.

● Must possess skill in carrying out verbal and written instructions.

● Knowledge of general parking practices and procedures.

● Proficient with Google Workspace, Excel, Word, Power Point, Microsoft Access, Banner and other institutional equipment or software systems.

● Superior organization and multitasking skills; strong attention to detail and exceptional follow-up and follow-through; good written and verbal communication skills.

● Must possess independent judgment and initiative within the processes and procedures required by the Public Safety Department.

● Ability to accept flexible work hours, weekend or other atypical schedules is preferred.

 

Application Instructions

Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest indicating the exact position, resume, and a list of at least three references via the online link. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Lafayette College does not discriminate, or permit discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, religion, age, military or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law in any educational programs and activities it operates, including admissions or employment, as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of sex); the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (which require that the College not discriminate on the basis of disability); Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin); Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin); the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of age); and other applicable laws and College policies.  Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Director of Educational Equity/Title IX Coordinator.  Copies of relevant policies and procedures can be found at https://sash.lafayette.edu/policies-laws/.