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Parking Enforcement Officer

City Of Berkeley

Job Location:

Berkeley, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 82122 - 86890

Posted: 11 August 2026 (26 days ago)

Application Deadline: 10 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

: Berkeley California is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement scientific exploration free speech and the arts and home to over 50 parks a top-ranked university and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Parking Enforcement Officer in the Berkeley Police Department! In this role you will have the opportunity to help maintain a safe City by patrolling assigned areas to enforce parking regulations ordinances and laws. Youll issue citations for a variety of parking violations place warning tags on vehicles subject to towing and maintain records of work performed.

See the full job class specification here: QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of gaining the knowledge skills and abilities for this position is:
Equivalent to graduation from high school and two (2) years of experience involving considerable public contact including dealing with hostile and irate individuals.

Other requirements include:

Must be able to pass a psychiatric evaluation.
Must possess a valid California drivers license and have a satisfactory driving record and be physically able to operate a motor scooter when required.
Must be willing to work evenings nights weekend shifts holidays and as needed on an emergency basis.
Must be willing to work out of doors in all weather conditions.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be received by August 17 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific and must include a completed application and supplemental questions. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format braille large print electronic text etc.) upon request to. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

EXAM PROCESS

The exam process will include but may not be limited to:

Application review for minimum qualifications
Multiple-Choice Written Exam:October 24 2026

Tests may consist of any combination of written oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include but are not necessarily limited to typing math reading writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency or any other job-related knowledge skill ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may without notice change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to at the time of application.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background check that may include but is not limited to: confirmation of employment history educational credentials and degrees certificates registrations and licenses including drivers license; credit check; criminal history check; and Live Scan fingerprinting.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race color national origin ancestry religion age physical or mental disability or medical condition sex gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation genetic information marital status pregnancy political affiliation veterans status or any other status protected under federal state or local law.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

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