Parking Enforcement Officer/Ticket Writer

Upper Darby Township is seeking to hire a part-time Parking Enforcement Officers/Ticket Writers in the Parking Enforcement Department to work under the general supervision of the Lieutenant. The Parking Enforcement Officers/Ticket Writers will patrol assigned areas by Township vehicle or on foot to ensure safety and public compliance with existing parking ordinances.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Identifying vehicles in violation of parking ordinances, checking with the Parking Enforcement Department when necessary to confirm identities or to determining whether vehicles need to be booted or towed
• Issuing violations for illegally parked vehicles
• Performing simple vehicle maintenance procedures limited to checking oil and gas, and reporting possible mechanical problems to the Lieutenant
• Documenting and retrieve information pertaining to vehicle registration, identification, and status
• Providing information to the public regarding parking regulations and facilities, and the location of streets, buildings and points of interest. Informing the public about policies, services, or procedures related to Parking Enforcement Department
• Appearing in court at hearings regarding contested parking violations
• Maintaining a professional and courteous demeanor with the public at all times
• Understanding and complying with safety, personnel, and other policies and procedures
• Regular and reliable attendance