Part-Time Parking Officer

Job Summary

Reporting to the University Police, Lead Parking Supervisor, the Parking Officer will patrol campus on foot, bicycle, and/or by vehicle to provide enforcement of campus parking rules and regulations including issuing citations, immobilizing and impounding vehicles, directing traffic and assisting police with traffic accidents and emergency calls for service, assist with university events, providing parking information and general university information to visitors, guests, students, staff and faculty.

This is a temporary, one year position with possibility of extension. The position works an intermittent hourly schedule that is provided ahead of time.

Department Summary

The Public Safety Unit is responsible for the safety, health and well-being of the university community. The Public Safety Unit consists of four departments; Cal Poly Police, Department of Emergency Management (DEM), Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) and Business Services.

Key Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work independently; ability to observe and accurately recall details and incidents, as well as detect and respond appropriately to potentially hazardous situations; ability to quickly learn and apply a working knowledge of parking rules and regulations and traffic control procedures applicable to the Cal Poly campus.
• Must be honest and ethical.
• Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn how to use applicable parking-related equipment and automated Systems.
• Working knowledge of applicable radio systems. Will train if common knowledge is not known.
• Strong communication and customer services skills. Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with the campus community and the general public, being sensitive to a diverse community.
• Demonstrated ability to deal calmly and effectively with irate individuals while maintaining appropriate demeanor, especially in situations of high visibility.

Education and Experience

• Education and Experience:
  • High School diploma or equivalent and six months related experience.
• Licenses, Certificates, Credentials:
  • Must possess (or have the ability to obtain by date of hire) a valid Class C California Driver's License. Must possess a good driving record.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $22.36 - $27.23 Per Hour

Classification Range: $21.23 - $30.63 Per Hour

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information. 

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights l