Parking Officer

Description

Patrols assigned areas and issues parking infringement notices to owners of vehicles that are illegally parked.

Description

Inspect, monitor and ensure compliance with government and corporate regulations and standards.

Tasks include

• Patrols street parking and car parks in accordance with parking plans
• Checks vehicles for valid parking tickets and records how long they have been in free parking areas
• Uses handheld devices to issue and manage parking infringements, and provide data on revenue and parking usage
• Checks for proper use of permits in special use zones and loading zones
• Arranges to have illegally parked vehicles towed away
• Assists with asset maintenance of parking equipment, including ticketing machines, lighting, boom gates and signage
• Assists council with asset management of roads, paths, signs and other roadside equipment
• Assists police with matters of stolen, abandoned or damaged vehicles
• May give evidence in court if someone appeals the infringement notice