Jurisdictional Class:
Competitive
Adopted: 10/14/68
Revised: 12/18/79,
7/6/00
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is routine work involving
responsibility for observing traffic and parking violations where the motor
vehicle involved is not in motion, and the issuance of tickets regarding such
violations. The employee will also
perform standardized clerical tasks or assist in the performance of basic
account keeping and clerical tasks requiring the operation of a
typewriter/computer. Employees in this
class are required to wear prescribed uniform type of clothing but do not
perform general police officer duties.
The work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief of Police
or his/her designee. Does
related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
Patrols assigned areas of the city making several
tours daily checking for parking violations as pertains to overtime parking as
well as restricted parking in said areas;
Employee
issues tickets for violations of overtime parking regulations, or for any
offense involving a vehicle not in motion;
Tactfully
advises car operators as to the reasons for issuance of tickets;
Observes
and reports locations of parking signs in need of repair or replacement;
Informs
the public as to the location of public and private parking facilities and
programs;
Reports serious
defects in streets and related matters requiring the city’s attention to the
police department desk officer;
Makes
daily reports of activities;
Collection
of paid tickets from deposit boxes;
May be
required to appear and give testimony in traffic court regarding parking
violations.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Working knowledge of the geography of the
city and the location of the more important public and private parking
facilities; ability to learn the procedures and regulations involved in the
enforcement of the City Parking Ordinances and the New York State Vehicle and
Traffic Law in relation to standing violations; working knowledge of office
terminology, procedures and equipment; working knowledge of business arithmetic
and English; ability to enforce ordinances and regulations with firmness and
tact; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; good
judgment; mental alertness; dependability; honesty; initiative; and good
physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from high school or possession of a high
school equivalency diploma.