Parking Enforcement Officer

General Duty Statement

Join our team! The Saint Paul Police Department is hiring for the role of Parking Enforcement Officer. The Parking Enforcement Officer position serves as a pathway to becoming a Saint Paul Police Officer once qualifying employees meet City promotional rights after two years of service. More information on City promotional rights may be found here.

Parking Enforcement Officers are assigned day or afternoon shifts, and must be available for weekends and evenings for special events.

Here’s what you can expect to do in this role:

Patrol all areas within City of Saint Paul limits and enforces all parking regulations and parking violations on City and/or private property.
Perform non-sworn entry level parking enforcement work, enforcing vehicle registration laws and parking regulation violations.
Tow and impound vehicles in violation of these parking regulations. Write, issue, and record summonses related to parking violations.
Monitor parking meters and parking regulation signage, reporting any inoperative meters or sign damage observed.
Testify in court. Provide information to the public concerning parking regulations, building locations, directions, and other requested information.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Essential Functions are the functions that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The Essential Functions for this position are identified in the Supplemental Information section of the Parking Enforcement Officer Job Description.

Benefits
The City of Saint Paul offers an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

Equity and Inclusion

The City of Saint Paul’s mission is to integrate equity and inclusion into how we approach all our work. Our vision is to be committed to building an equitable and inclusive city that will shift culture in city processes and policies, eliminate structural inequities, and ensure timely and relevant access to services, resources, support, and opportunity to every person in Saint Paul.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in or have completed a Peace Officers Standards and Training Board approved law enforcement or criminal justice program by date of appointment. This enrollment must be maintained throughout employment until the date of graduation from the program.

The Parking Enforcement Officer position is a transition position into Police Officer for the City of Saint Paul. A Parking Enforcement Officer must qualify and be appointed as a Police Officer within the anniversary date of four years of service in this class. If at any point it is determined by the department that a Parking Enforcement Officer does not meet the qualifications or physical requirements for Police Officer, the Parking Enforcement Officer may be separated at any time. If no examination is held for Police Officer during those four years, appointment as a Parking Enforcement Officer may be extended until such examination is held and completed.

Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver’s License or equivalent out of state driver’s license.

Must have no felony convictions; including pardons and/or expungements, no criminal convictions of gross misdemeanor or equivalent level, no physical assault, domestic assault, or eluding the police convictions.

By Closing Date, you MUST

Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire.
Upload or submit the following document via the online application system, mail, in person, email, or fax. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
- A legible copy of your proof of enrollment in, or completion of, a Peace Officers Standards and Training Board approved law enforcement or criminal justice degree or certification program; unofficial transcript, completion certificate, or enrollment letter is acceptable.

First time applying online? Read our How To Apply Online Guide. Selection Process Information

Assessment: Qualifications Rating

The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Eligible Lists: Eligible lists typically are created from a pass/fail assessment. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.

Final Selection Process: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.

Condition of Employment: This position will require a medical examination, driver’s license check, and a thorough Saint Paul Police Department background check to include criminal history, employment history, and proof of education as a condition of employment.

Human Resources Contact Information:
Michelle LeBow at 651-266-6519
200 City Hall Annex
25 West Fourth Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Fax: 651-266-6490
E-mail: [email protected]

To refer to this information, we recommend you print this job posting before you apply. For technical assistance regarding the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627during regular business hours. Additionally, City of Saint Paul staff are available for application assistance between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 651-266-6500.

Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.

The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.