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Part-Time Parking Officer

Job No: 550161 · Work Type: Staff · Location: Central California: San Luis Obispo

Categories: Bargaining Unit: Unit 7 - CSUEU - Clerical and Administrative Support Services, Job Search Category/Discipline: Administrative, Appointment Type: Temporary, Time Basis: Part Time, Time Basis: Time Varies, Job Search Category/Discipline: Safety, Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac): On-site (work in-person at business location)

Job Summary

Reporting to the University Police, Lead Parking Supervisor, the Parking Officer will patrol campus on foot, bicycle, and/or by vehicle to provide enforcement of campus parking rules and regulations including issuing citations, immobilizing and impounding vehicles, directing traffic and assisting police with traffic accidents and emergency calls for service, assist with university events, providing parking information and general university information to visitors, guests, students, staff and faculty.

This is a temporary, one year position with possibility of extension. The position works an intermittent hourly schedule that is provided ahead of time.

Department Summary

The Public Safety Unit is responsible for the safety, health and well-being of the university community. The Public Safety Unit consists of four departments; Cal Poly Police, Department of Emergency Management (DEM), Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) and Business Services.

Key Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work independently; ability to observe and accurately recall details and incidents, as well as detect and respond appropriately to potentially hazardous situations; ability to quickly learn and apply a working knowledge of parking rules and regulations and traffic control procedures applicable to the Cal Poly campus.
• Must be honest and ethical.
• Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn how to use applicable parking-related equipment and automated Systems.
• Working knowledge of applicable radio systems. Will train if common knowledge is not known.
• Strong communication and customer services skills. Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with the campus community and the general public, being sensitive to a diverse community.
• Demonstrated ability to deal calmly and effectively with irate individuals while maintaining appropriate demeanor, especially in situations of high visibility.

Education and Experience

• Education and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent and six months related experience.
• Licenses, Certificates, Credentials: Must possess (or have the ability to obtain by date of hire) a valid Class C California Driver's License. Must possess a good driving record.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $22.49 - $27.42 Per Hour

Classification Range: $19.97 - $29.09 Per Hour

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Cal Poly complies with applicable civil rights laws. Cal Poly is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and diverse campus environment.

Supplemental Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check is required for employment. Cal Poly will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information. The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

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