Parking Enforcement Officer I

Parking Enforcement Officer I

About the Job: The City of Colorado Springs is ready to welcome a Parking Enforcement Officer I to their Public Works team! This position will perform a wide variety of duties and activities to enforce the City's parking ordinances with keen attention to detail while supporting community relations. Work Schedule: Friday - Tuesday, 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM

We're an accredited pay equity employer! Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. See the full potential of growth for this position here: 2026 Salary Schedule

As a Parking Enforcement Officer I, you will: • Enforce the City’s parking ordinances by issuing citations to offenders • Monitor driveways, fire hydrant areas, crosswalks, school zones, and other areas to ensure parking ordinance compliance • Maintain effective working relationships with merchants and residence of assigned patrol areas, answering questions, interpreting and explaining city policies • Testify in court as required • Maintain assigned vehicle and specialized equipment • Respond to abandoned vehicle complaints and initiate impoundment of vehicles in the City's lots and on-street locations

• Assist with Special Events as needed • Other duties as assigned

Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

A successful candidate will demonstrate: Knowledge of: • Parking enforcement or parking and mobility field • Using software programs to support operations • Interpersonal and customer service skills to ensure positive interactions with the community Ability to: • Work independently with minimal direct supervision • Portray dedication to pass effective judgments • Have keen attention to detail

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (high school diploma or GED) • One year of full-time, professional experience in a related field • Possess, or obtain upon hire, and maintain a valid, non-probationary driver’s license not subject to restrictions We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.