Parking Enforcement Officer

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Parking Services at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is looking for a great colleague to join our team. The Parking Enforcement Officer plays a crucial role by patrolling University parking lots/ramps enforcing parking regulations and issuing citations. We utilize License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology equipped vehicles for patrolling our lots/ramps. Excellent customer service skills are required as this position interacts with a wide range of students employees and visitors. The normal work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm.

If you are good with technology have excellent customer service skills enjoy working independently and can exercise good judgment we want you to apply to become a member of the UWL Parking Services team.

For full consideration complete the online application form including a cover letter and resume by the first review date 01/05/2026.

This position serves as the primary parking enforcement officer forUWLParking Services. The priority responsibilities are to patrol assigned parking areas enforce compliance withUWLparking rules and regulations and issue citations. The officer identifies maintenance issues and performs regular upkeep on parking equipment and parking lots/ramps. The officer also educates students faculty staff and visitors on rules and regulations. The ability to communicate with a diverse population and use effective customer service skills is required. The primary work hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Evenings weekends holidays and coverage of special events may be required.

Physical demands:

• Mental and physical demands are consistent with a moderate degree of decision-making stress when exercising authority or rendering services.
• Officer will be expected to patrol up to eight hours each day which involves driving walking and standing for long periods of time.
• Officer will be required to move barricades signs or parking space bumper blocks and should be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Extra hours may be required for nights weekends or holidays due to special events emergencies or staff shortages.

Working conditions and environment:

• The work demands expose the officer to all types of weather conditions including ice sleet rain fog snow etc.
• Travel may be required for training or events.

The Division of Administration and Finance is committed to providing quality campus services to faculty staff students and external constituencies in support of the universitys mission of teaching research and public service. The division includes Facilities Planning &Management Budget Human Resources Information Technology Services and Police & Parking Services.

The review of applications starts onJanuary 5 2026 .Applications received on or beforeJanuary 5thareprioritizedand review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually with shortlisted candidates invited to campus.

UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this please contact Human Resources at .

Key Job Responsibilities:

Parking Lot/Ramp/Sign/Equipment Maintenance

• Inspect the condition of parking lots/ramps during daily patrols and report to the supervisor any conditions that require maintenance or repair.

• Maintain campus parking lots/ramps/equipment. Examples of tasks include: checking lots for damage and missing/damaged signs disposing of trash troubleshooting and maintaining parking meter meter collection and other cleaning and maintenance duties as required.

• Maintain and inspect required equipment on a daily basis including vehicles assigned to Parking Services. Arrange for service and repairs as required.

Parking Enforcement and Patrol

• PatrolUWL parkinglots/ramps in a License Plate Recognition (LPR) equipped vehicle and issue citations to vehicles in violation ofUWLpolicies.

• Demonstrate effective public relations by courteously providing information direction and assistance to visitors students faculty and staff.

• Respond to parking problems inUWLlots/ramps and take appropriate action.

• Maintain accurate records. May be required to attend and provide testimony in parking appeal meetings or court hearings.

• Set up barricades cones and temporary signs.

• Maintain an orderly flow of vehicle and pedestrian traffic as required.

• Train student employees on field operations and equipment usage.

• Read all departmental correspondence on a daily basis.

• Adhere to all state laws university and departmental rules policies and procedures.

• Participate in and successfully complete all training required.

• Maintain an accurate daily log of activities.

Other duties

• Assist with front office tasks including customer interaction answering phones processing payments opening and closing the office as needed.

• Maintain knowledge of departmental policies and procedures rules and regulations and other issued directives.

• Provide input to improve Parking Services operations policies and procedures.

• Actively communicate with Parking Services staff.

• Assist with and provide support for special event parking.

• Report problems disturbances suspicious persons or activities to police.

Department:

Parking Services

Compensation:

$18.00 / hour

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of high school diploma.

• Excellent customer service experience and skills.

• Strong interpersonal oral and written communications skills and the ability to interact with a broad range of people are essential for the position.

• Excellent computer/technology skills.

• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks.

• Make appropriate quick decisions and exercise good judgment.

• Strong organizational skills attention to detail and accuracy.

• Possess a valid drivers license. Authorization to drive aUWLvehicle is required.

• A criminal background check is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of parking technology (T2 Patroller and Security Center).

• Experience directing traffic and providing directions.

• Knowledge of maintenance and repairs typically required for parking lots/ramps (sign repair/replacement lot painting asphalt and concrete repair pressure washing and meter operation).

How to Apply:

Required application documents:

Cover letter (that addresses the required and preferred qualification)

Resume

Contact Information:

Troy Richter

Special Notes:

Application deadlines
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed First Review Date. Applications received after that date may be considered at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsins Open Records Law. UWL will not however reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsins Open Records certain circumstances the identities of final candidates and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check work authorization and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e. Clery Report) which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies see or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000.

INFORMATIONABOUTYOURBENEFITS
Your benefits add an additional 40% to the overall financial package from the university.
Highlights include:

• Paid vacation for 12-month positions.

• Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.

• Paid holidays and paid sick days.

• After 5 years of employment you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.

• Benefits atUWLare highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.