Parking Enforcement Officer

Parking Enforcement Officer

We're looking for someone with energy, integrity, and a strong sense of civic pride to help keep Butte-Silver Bow parking safe, accessible, and welcoming. As a Parking Enforcement Officer, you'll be the friendly face and steady presence that ensures our shared spaces work for everyone. This isn't just about writing ticketsit's about being out in the community, helping people navigate public spaces, and upholding fairness with professionalism and respect. You'll patrol by foot and motorized scooter, engaging with the public, enforcing parking laws, and supporting the flow of daily life in our vibrant city-county. You'll work independently outdoors, staying active and connected to your surroundings, be part of a team that values service, accountability, and community care, gain experience in public service and civic operations, and help make Butte-Silver Bow a better place for residents, workers, and visitors alike. If you're someone who takes pride in doing things the right way, enjoys being on the move, and wants to contribute to a more organized communitythis role is calling your name.

This is responsible clerical and technical work involving patrolling for parking violations, writing tickets and receiving fines. The work is performed under the general direction and supervision of the Parking Director, but some leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain close cooperative working relationships with employees, Parking Commission, police and the general public.

Examples of essential work (illustrative only) :

• Observes and marks vehicles parked for compliance with parking time limits and special parking.
• Issues tickets to violators according to established procedures.
• Patrols off street lots to ensure vehicles have proper permits displayed.
• Prepares and submits lists of damaged parking equipment and signs in need of repair.
• Answers inquiries regarding parking restrictions and provides directions and general information.
• Dockets parking tickets and other moving and non-moving violations.
• Completes reports as required.
• Attends meetings, conferences and workshops as requested and authorized.
• Performs related work as required, including foot patrol, scooter patrol, and office clerical work on a rotating basis.

Required experience, training, knowledge, skills, and abilities :

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Acceptable experience and training :

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The City / County of Butte-Silver Bow offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to include :

Benefit eligibility may be determined by length of service and / or employment status.