Parking / Traffic Control Officer

Description

THE HUNTINGTON BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT is seeking qualified candidates to assist with parking and traffic control, including issuing parking tickets and assisting sworn officers in directing traffic during traffic collisions and other City events. The IDEAL candidiatewill have experience performing public contact or customer service work related to enforcement.

DUTIES SUMMARY

With general supervision of the Parking/Traffic Control Supervisor, ensures the steady flow of traffic by enforcing all parking regulations set forth by the California Vehicle Code and City Municipal ordinances; provides clear communications with the general public regarding parking regulations; and, performs other duties as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Reports to: Parking/Traffic Control Supervisor

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Parking Traffic Control Officer initially works under close supervision while learning City geography, laws pertinent to vehicle codes and local ordinances, and the Police Department parking and traffic practices and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments are performed with greater independence.

Examples of Essential Duties

Patrols assigned routes in a City vehicle to enforce parking and related traffic ordinances. Enforces parking control ordinances with regards to meter parking and restricted parking zones for a defined region of the city on a rotational basis. Issues citations using a hand-held computer for illegally parked vehicles and abandoned vehicle; writes citations in the beach recreational zone. Identifies abandoned vehicles, vehicles with multiple citations, vehicles with expired registration or other violations and coordinates towing of same.

Answers public inquiries; advises on ordinance infractions; responds to complaints about citations. Follows street sweepers in a vehicle and when needed, issues citations to vehicles parked in path of street sweeper. Assists in controlling traffic at collisions, fires, crime scenes, special events or other locations as necessary.

Lifts, carries, and places traffic safety cones and traffic signs in appropriate areas when assigned to assist in traffic control incidents. May assist sworn and non-sworn personnel with street closures and checkpoints.

Maintains daily records of activities, including number of citations issued, radio calls, activity and patrol time. Operates and maintains equipment used in the course of duty, including hand-held computers and police radios. Maintains records, log sheets and files of citations issued and other pertinent information.

Reports to work as scheduled; maintains a regular and consistent attendance record. Responds to emergency calls for service on a call-out basis; works outside of normal business hours, as needed. Performs related duties as assigned.

The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes:

Knowledge of:Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including the use of computers and supporting software applications. English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Principles and practices of filing and record keeping. Methods and techniques of public relations and customer service. Safe and efficient work practices as they relate to parking enforcement. Laws governing vehicular parking, including California Vehicle Code, City Municipal Code and Department manuals. Reporting district maps. Traffic safety practices.

Ability to:Learn, understand, interpret, and apply applicable codes, regulations, policies, technical processes, and procedures, including vehicle codes and parking ordinances. Read and interpret maps and other pertinent documentation. Assess situations while remaining calms and using sounds judgment. Learn and apply terminology and procedures used in parking control enforcement. Use a Radar Trailer, Citation Writers, KDT, police radios, OC spray, and flares. Communicate effectively with employees, the general public and outside authorities. Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. Provide quality customer service. Operate a vehicle in a safe manner to travel within various locations of City.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:One (1) year's experience performing public contact or customer service work. Experience with enforcement related duties desirable.

Certifications/License: A valid California Class C driver license with an acceptable driving record at time of hire and throughout employment.

Shift Assignment: Must be available to work all assigned shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Background Investigation:Must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program.

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker:In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:

• An official City of Huntington Beach on-line jobapplication must be completed in its entirety including all supplemental questions.

• Applications will be closely reviewed for relevant experience, education and training.

• Depending on the applicant pool, all applicantsmeeting the minimum qualifications of the position will not necessarily be selected toparticipate in the hiring process.

• Applicants who BEST meet the City's needs will be invited to participate in a qualifications assessment, which will include a written exam (Pass/Fail).

• The top scoring candidates receiving a passing score on the written exam will be invited to an oral board interview (weighted 100%).

• Candidates successful at obtaining a passing score on all components will be placed on the employment eligible list from which hires may be made. The employment eligible list is valid for up to one year, unless exhausted sooner.

• Candidates considered for hire must undergo a comprehensive background investigation, which includes (but is not limited to)LiveScanfingerprinting, polygraph exam, credit check, reference/employer checks, DOJ and FBI checks, etc.

• Upon a conditional offer of employment, a pre-placement medical evaluation and drug screening must be completed with acceptable results.

• Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.

• IMPORTANT:In-house candidates who did not apply by the closing date of the promotional recruitment may apply to this "open" recruitment. However, they will compete based on the standards established for the "open" recruitment and if successful, will place on the "open" eligible list.

Please note:Our primary means of communication with applicants/candidates is sent via email;therefore, please include a valid email address on your application.

Supplemental Information

Incumbents must be able to meet the physical requirements of the class and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed.

Work is performed indoors and outdoors. Incumbents use a computer keyboard and related equipment. Incumbents regularly and frequently sit, stand, walk, climb, stoop, crouch, twist, bend, push, pull, reach, grasp, and lift. Requires ability to drive a motor vehicle and entering and exiting vehicle several times a day. May require moving tools and equipment weighing 25 pounds or less. May require ascending and descending ladders/scaffolding and stairs. When work is performed outdoors, there is full exposure to various weather conditions, including inclement weather. Must utilize approved safety equipment and protective, gear, including but limited to, hard hats, respirators, life vests, and/or hearing protective devices. Near vision required for reading correspondence and other information. Requires hearing and speaking skills to respond to telephone and radio calls or converse with coworkers and the general public.

Reasonable accommodation(s) for an individual with a qualified disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

COMMONDISQUALIFIERS- Civilian

Please review the following common disqualifiers. If any items listed pertain to you, you will be automatically disqualified in the background investigation. You may, at this time want to screen yourself and withdraw prior to starting the recruitment process.

Illegal use or possession of drugs

The following examples of illegal drug use or possession will be considered automaticdisqualifiersfor applicants, with no exceptions:

• Any adult use or possession of a drug classified as a hallucinogenic within three years prior to application for employment.

• Any other illegal adult use or possession of a drug not mentioned above (including cocaine) within three years prior to application for employment.

• Any illegal adult use or possession of a drug while employed in any law enforcement capacity, military police, or as a student enrolled in college accredited courses related to the criminal justice field.

• Any adult manufacture or cultivation of a drug or illegal substance.

• Failure to divulge to the Department any information about personal illegal use or possession of drugs.

• Any drug test of the applicant, during the course of the hiring process, where illegal drugs are detected.

• The following examples of illegal drug use or possession will be considered in relationship to the overall background of that individual and may result in disqualification:

• Any illegal use or possession of a drug as a juvenile.

• Any illegal adult use or possession of a drug that does not meet the criteria of the automatic disqualifiers specified above (e.g., cocaine use longer than three years.)

• Any illegal or unauthorized use of prescription medications.

Motor Vehicle Operations

• Receipt of three or more moving violations (or any single violation of a potential life threatening violation, such as reckless driving, speed contest, suspect of a pursuit, etc.) within three years prior to application. Moving violations for which there is a factual finding of innocence shall not be included.

• Involvement as a driver in two or more chargeable (at fault) collisions within three years prior to date of application.

• A conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs within three years prior to application or any two convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

Arrests

• Conviction of any criminal offense classified as a misdemeanor under California law within three years prior to application.

• Conviction for two or more misdemeanor offenses under California law as an adult.

• Conviction of any offense classified as a misdemeanor under California law while employed as a peace officer (including military police officers.)

• Admission(s) of having committed any act amounting to a felony (including felony-misdemeanor offenses) under California law, as an adult, within five years prior to application or while employed as a peace officer (including military police officers.)

• Admission(s) of administrative conviction of any act while employed as a peace officer (including military police officers) involving lying, falsification of any official report or document, or theft.

• Admission(s) of any act of domestic violence as defined by law, committed as an adult.

• Admission(s) of any criminal act, whether misdemeanor or felony, committed against children including but not limited to: molesting or annoying children, child abduction, child abuse, lewd and lascivious acts with a child, or indecent exposure. Acts of consensual unlawful intercourse accomplished between two minors shall not be included, unless more than four years difference in age existed at the time of the acts.

• Having any outstanding warrant of arrest at time of application.

• Conviction of a felony under Federal or California Law.

Integrity

• Any material misstatement of fact or significant admission/omission during the application or background process may be disqualifying, including inconsistent statements made during the initial background interview (Personal History Statement or Supplemental Questionnaire) or polygraph examination or discrepancies between this background investigation and other investigations conducted by other law enforcement agencies.

• Any forgery, alteration, or intentional omission of material facts on an official employment application document or sustained episodes of academic cheating.

Tattoos

• Employees shall not visibly display markings on the following body parts/areas:

• Head, neck, ears, mouth, scalp, face, hands (exception: wedding band tattoo on ring finger)

• Markings detrimental to good order are prohibited from visibility. Inappropriate markings are not permitted to be visible including but not limited to, imagery depicting racial, sexual, discriminatory, gang related, violence, obscene language or any offensive, demeaning to persons of ordinary sensibilities or considered racist or sexist.

• Markings are prohibited from being displayed during the following:

• court testimony, depositions, school presentations, formal community meetings, funerals

• This policy also does not apply to Police Recruits while they are attending a Police Academy or participating in Academy sponsored functions. The policy will apply to Police Recruits while they are performing any official duty, in uniform, outside of the Police Academy.

Body Art

• Body piercing or alteration to any area of the body visible in any authorized uniform or attire that is a deviation from normal anatomical features and which is not medically required is prohibited. Such body alteration includes, but is not limited to:

• Tongue splitting or piercing.

• The complete or transdermal implantation of any material other than hair replacement.

• Abnormal shaping of the ears, eyes, nose or teeth.

• Branding or scarification.

Work Traits

• Having been disciplined by any employer (including military) as an adult for abuse of leave, gross insubordination, dereliction of duty , or persistent failure to follow established policies and regulations.

• Having been involuntarily dismissed (for any reason other than layoff) from two or more employers as an adult.

• Having held more than seven paid positions with different employers within the past four years, or more than 15 paid positions with different employers in the past ten years (excluding military). Students who attend school away from their permanent legal residence may be excused from this requirement.

• Having undergone personal bankruptcy more than once, having current financial obligations for which legal judgments have not been satisfied, currently having wages garnished, or any other history of financial instability.

• Uttering any epithet derogatory of another person's race, religion, gender, national origin or sexual orientation.

• Having been disciplined by any employer as an adult for fighting in the workplace.