Parking Officer (1st Shift)

Job Title

Performs safety and security work safeguarding persons and property owned or leased by the University by monitoring and authorizing the entrance and departure of employees and visitors, patrolling grounds and parking areas for violations and escorting or transporting individuals to specific locations.

Essential Functions

Patrol assigned areas maintaining buildings and grounds security, responds to emergency situations, and observes and reports special hazards. Responds to and assists with emergency and assistance calls, or other situations; notifies the appropriate emergency staff as needed. Conducts daily monitoring of parking lots for parking violations and issuing parking citations. Assists in performing traffic control duties. Assists in set up and tear down or parking lot reservations and special event needs. Calls upon University police officers to assume police-related tasks and functions, as necessary in response to observing suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards and unusual or illegal activity in assigned area. Assists with building evacuations and crowd control, as needed.

Job Duties

Other responsibilities include vehicle assist calls, setting up and tearing down parking lot reservations, writing citations and providing great customer service.

Required Education and Experience :

High school diploma or equivalent None

Required License / Certifications / Training :

Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within six (6) months of hire date Valid Kansas drivers license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Ability to efficiently operate the NuPark system. Ability to operate a two-way radio. Ability to remain calm under stressful situations. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to give and follow instructions verbally and in writing. Ability to recall and record information concisely and accurately. Ability to read and understand written department guidelines, university policies, laws, rules, and regulations. Ability to build and sustain effective professional and courteous interpersonal relationships with a diverse constituency of faculty, staff, students, and public.

Physical Requirements :

Ability to use tools, equipment, and technology necessary to do the job. This includes dexterity in instrument manipulation. Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to inspect and / or surveil materials, equipment, reports, and / or incidents and identify any errors, needs and / or determining factors. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. Ability to drive state vehicle. Ability to move, transport, and / or deliver items, supplies, or equipment. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to position self to perform safety and security actions determined by police methods and procedures. Ability to move or traverse across campus, within buildings and offices, and / or across external environments.

Additional Physical Requirement :

Medium Work : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force to constantly move objects.