Civilian Parking Attendant (Part-Time)
Job Description:
Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Crime Prevention Sergeant, the Civilian Parking Attendant (CPA) is responsible for ensuring that parking laws and ordinances are observed throughout the Town of Christiansburg. The CPA conducts parking enforcement efforts by issuing notices of parking violations to vehicles observed to be in violation of local or state parking laws.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Issuing notices of parking violations to vehicles observed to be in violation
• Monitoring vehicles parked in time limit zones to ensure vehicles are in compliance with law. This may require direct physical observation, marking tires with chalk or other methods as needed to ensure compliance
• Generating notification letters to be sent to registered owners of vehicles that have outstanding or delinquent parking notices (tickets)
• Obtaining summonses and/or warrants for delinquent violators
• Offering court testimony in delinquent parking ticket cases and other cases as required
• Maintaining accurate, up-to-date records of notices issued, letters sent, summonses/warrants obtained and prosecuted
• Entering records into a computer database
• Operating a motor vehicle and two-way radio
• Performing foot and vehicle patrols of Town streets and parking lots
• Performing traffic direction and disabled motorist services as required
• Facilitating towing of violating vehicles and equipment as required and authorized by the law
• Providing lock-out service as needed
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education and experience
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Licenses and Certification
• Valid, Virginia driver’s license with the ability to meet/maintain Town insurability requirements