• Parking Enforcement Officer

    Western Kentucky University (Bowling Green, KY)


     

    + Serve as an ambassador for campus when interacting and assisting customers and the general public.

    + Issue citations to vehicles parked in violation of parking regulations.

    + Immobilize and/or tow vehicles as warranted.

    + Direct traffic and assist with special events as needed.

    + Evaluate condition of parking lots. Report maintenance needs.

    + Recommend improvements to parking regulations and operations as related to their area of responsibility in the department.

    + Provide support in the field to the Special Events Manager in implementing large special event parking operations. This may include equipment management, data collection, traffic management and cash handling.

    + Report aging, unreadable or missing signs.

    + Conduct periodic space inventory surveys.

    + Perform maintenance on parking equipment as needed.

    + Support Logistics units (Procurement, Surplus, Post Office) as needed per request of management

    Job Requirements:

    + A high school diploma or GED

    + Must have a valid drivers license and be approved to operate University vehicles.

    + Demonstrate technical aptitude and the ability to learn how to work with and troubleshoot simple mechanical and electronic equipment.

    + Prior work experience should include two years of customer service and/or working directly with the public.

    Additional Information:

    Hourly Rate: $14.00

     

    Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

     

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