Parking Enforcement Officer - PART TIME

The City of Chehalis Police Department is hiring a part-time Parking Enforcement Officer.

This is a Teamsters Union represented position with a 2022 hourly pay range of $19.68 to $23.92.  This is a 24 hour per week position initially scheduled for four 6-hour shifts per week with some flexibility within the normal work-week.  Medical, dental, and vision insurance available at approximately 60/40 split with the employer. 

Note: Due to Washington State Patrol requirements for user approval of the “A Central Computerized Enforcement Service System (ACCESS), applicants with a history of any level of felony conviction at any time are ineligible and will not be considered for this position.  At the discretion of the employer, certain misdemeanor convictions may also cause an applicant to be considered ineligible for this position.

For a full outline of the position's duties and responsibilities please see the attached job description.  Some of the duties include:

Performs field work in the enforcement of municipal parking ordinances by patrolling, issuing citations and warnings, impounding vehicles, advising citizens of policy regulations and maintaining related records.  Interacts regularly with the general public both in person and by phone.  Requires a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.

Patrols business and residential areas on foot and in city vehicles in all weather conditions for the enforcement of parking regulations in accordance with City ordinances and State statutes.  Issues citations to violators and provides for towing of vehicles when necessary.

Searches databases for information in the enforcement of parking regulations.  Achieves and maintains knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws related to parking regulations.

Receives and responds to parking complaints from the public.

Responds to abandoned vehicle calls, processes required paperwork and impounds or removes violating vehicles.

Delivers citations to the Municipal Court.  Testifies in person or prepares affidavits for court as required.

Advises citizens of parking regulations, parking violation procedures and provides information on resolving and/or avoiding parking violations.

This position will remain open until filled.  Applications will be reviewed as they arrive. 

To apply:  Submit your Resume and Cover Letter to:

Glenn Schaffer / HR Manager
350 N. Market Blvd. 
Chehalis, WA 98532
gschaffer@ci.chehalis.wa.us

The City of Chehalis is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify.