Parking Control Assistant

Serves in the areas of parking control and enforcement information dissemination dispatch and/or related parking similar tasks requiring some organizational skill and decision making abilities in regards to the application of prescribed procedures and established standards.

Duties:

• Enforces parking regulations through contact with public and issues parking citations and impounding of vehicles as necessary.
• Monitors established traffic control points to control pedestrian and vehicular traffic. May perform traffic control and/or security function for special events.
• Responds to complaints or summons a supervisor or a police officer as appropriate.
• Responds to include calling for medical assistance or assisting police officers in controlling an emergency situation.
• Assists with emptying parking meters and pay stations.
• May take statements from the public for purposes of police investigation.
• Operates communications equipment including telephone and two-way radio. Regular contact by telephone or in person with other departments or the public.
• May serve as dispatcher operating radio system and gate access control systems.
• May perform clerical functions as assigned to include but not limited to maintaining records indexes and files and computer data entry.
• Assists other departmental work units during slack periods.
• Uses established safety practices to protect health and safety of personnel and property.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Required Education: High School diploma or GED AND:

• 12 months customer service/contact experience.

Skills:

• Excellent driving record
• Basic computer and math skills
• Customer service skills

Certifications:

• Valid Oklahoma Drivers licenseto drive university vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days of the hire date

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Physical:
  • Good physical condition.
  • Standing and walking all day.
  • Ability to navigate uneven terrain stepping onto and off of curbs.
  • Stooping climbing bending and lifting up to 50 lbs. to 100 lbs.
• Environmental:
  • Exposure to extreme temperatures and outdoor work in all seasons.
  • Will wear and maintain uniforms and work shift work

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