PARKING CONTROL CHECKER I-II
Salary
$21.55 - $31.67 Hourly
Location
City of Long Beach, CA
Job Type
Classified - Full-Time, Permanent
Job Number
F19AN-26
Department
Public Works - (CL)
Opening Date
06/22/2026
Closing Date
7/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DESCRIPTION
Applications are available online beginning Monday, June 22, 2026, through 11:59 pm, Monday, July 6, 2026.
Some positions in this classification qualify for a Recruitment Incentive of up to $6,000. For more information on the City of Long Beachs Recruitment Incentive Program please click here.
SALARY INFORMATION:
Grade I - $21.545-$29.441 Hourly
Grade II - $23.187-$31.670 Hourly
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Under general supervision, patrols assigned areas to enforce non-moving violations of the California Vehicle Code and City of Long Beach Municipal Code, enforces non-moving violations of the California Vehicle Code and Long Beach Municipal Code; patrols assigned areas on foot and in City vehicles to ensure compliance with parking and pedestrian safety regulations; operates City vehicles and automated handheld citation writers and printers; issues parking citations for violations of posted regulations, including street sweeping restrictions; accompanies street sweepers and cites vehicles in violation of posted street sweeping signs and other restrictions; identifies and reports damaged, defaced, covered or improperly posted parking signs, meters, and unenforceable curbs; provides information to the public regarding statutes and ordinances relating to vehicles and other matters; cautions and guides pedestrians through oral instruction, hand signals, and approved signage; reports suspicious, hazardous, or irregular conditions to the Long Beach Police Department or appropriate agency; may arrange for vehicles to be towed and impounded when applicable; may assist with the removal of debris that impedes the progress of street sweeping vehicles and/or equipment; may direct traffic in accordance with applicable municipal code provisions and/or secure area perimeters for accidents, floods, power outages or other events; may use Mobile Data Terminal (MDT), operate an Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR), and use other technologies as needed; may testify in court regarding enforcement of vehicle code and/or municipal code violations as needed; performs other related duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience providing direct, face-to-face service and assistance to the public, including responding to complaints or addressing public concerns.
Willingness to work overtime, weekend and/or holiday hours.
A valid California motor vehicle operator license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Skill in:
Ability to:
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual/Biliterate skills (Spanish, Khmer, or Tagalog) may be desired for some positions.
Some candidates may be required to successfully pass a thorough police background investigation which includes polygraph, psychological and medical examination. The investigation will cover information regarding relatives, references, acquaintances, educational background, residential history, employment history, DMV record, criminal history, military service records, financial status, legal history, drug use and related areas.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:
Application and Supplemental Application........................................................Qualifying
Written Exam…………………..........................................................................................100%
A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on analysis of exam results. The resulting eligible list will remain in effect for at least one year. Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.
In accordance with Civil Service Procedure 3.38, all eligible veterans that successfully qualify on any or all open-competitive examinations shall receive an additional credit of ten (10) points that will be added to their original passing score. Disabled veterans passing the examination shall receive a credit of fifteen (15) points that will be added to their original passing score. (A copy of the veterans DD-214, Member 4 form indicating honorable discharge must be attached to the application at the time of filing.)
This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available preferences and eligibility criteria here: www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences.
If you have not received notification of the status of your application after two weeks of filing your application, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-7008.
EQUITY AND INCLUSION
The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act
In support of the Citys Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for some positions interacting with the public.
The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-7008. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-7008. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-7008.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
F19AN-26 PCC:TM HR APPROVAL 06/22/2026
Employee Benefits
The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:
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INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about your qualifications for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Be specific and detailed in your responses. Resumes should be attached, but may not be substituted in lieu of the required application forms (i.e., responses should NOT state "see resume"). Please be advised that failure to answer required questions will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list. The application, supplemental questionnaire, and attachments must be completed and received by the filing deadline. Proof of any required documents must be uploaded to the online application. Please be advised that failure to provide the required documents will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list. If you require assistance, please call our customer service line at (562) 570-7008 during the filing period between the hours of 7:30 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday or email hr-talentacquisition@longbeach.gov and include PARKING CONTROL CHECKER I-II in the subject line. Do you understand the instructions for completing and submitting the application and supplemental questionnaire for this job?
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REQUIREMENTS TO FILE: Candidates must meet the following: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience providing direct, face-to-face service and assistance to the public, including responding to complaints or addressing public concerns. Please indicate the amount of experience you possess.
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EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience providing direct, face-to-face service and assistance to the public, including responding to complaints or addressing public concerns. is required. Please describe the experience that qualifies you for this position. You MUST include the following:
Required Information: 1) Employer Name 2) Job Title 3) Dates of employment (mo/year to mo/year) 4) Hours worked per week 5) Detailed description of the duties of the position. Your response must be complete to receive credit for this experience. Incomplete responses WILL NOT receive credit. If you do not have any related experience, indicate NONE.
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A valid California motor vehicle operator license is required. Please indicate if you possess a valid California motor vehicle operator license.
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Knowledge of California Vehicle Code and Long Beach Municipal code provisions related to parking enforcement and non-moving violations is required. Please describe your knowledge of California Vehicle Code and Long Beach Municipal code provisions related to parking enforcement and non-moving violations.
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Knowledge of basic traffic control principles is required. Please describe your knowledge of basic traffic control principles.
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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS (OPTIONAL) Do you possess any of the following desirable qualifications?
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS By answering yes, I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at the time of filing will result in my application being considered incomplete. Proofs for this position may include: college transcripts/degrees and/or DD-214 Member 4 Form, if claiming veterans preference. Please note that candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.
For information on evaluation services: Education Evaluation Services
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The City of Long Beach offers local hiring preference points to applicants who meet certain criteria, including residency, higher education, internal non-career employment, and completion of internships or apprenticeships. If you would like to be considered for these points for PARKING CONTROL CHECKER I-II, NeoGov Job Number: F19AN-26, please complete the Local Hiring Preferences Questionnaire using the following link: Local Hiring Preferences
and upload any required verification documents in PDF format. Note: You will need to reference NeoGov Job Number: F19AN-26. Incomplete questionnaires or missing documents will result in your application being reviewed without the application of local hiring preference points. For any questions or for more information, please call the Talent Acquisition help desk at (562) 570-7008 or visit Hiring Preferences
. Please select one of the following options to confirm your status regarding the local hiring preference points:
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By answering "yes", I understand that the City of Long Beach utilizes electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information related to job applications submitted online through Governmentjobs.com. As an applicant, if I do not wish to receive emails from the City of Long Beach and decide to unsubscribe from email notifications and/or text messages, I may miss important information (i.e. employment opportunities) regarding the status of any job applications that I submit online. If you have questions or need clarification, please contact the Talent Acquisition Division at (562) 570-7008.
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By answering "Yes" and submitting this application, I certify the following: 1) I have personally completed the information provided and it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge; and 2) I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. I understand and acknowledge the statements above.
Required Question
Employer City of Long Beach
Department Public Works - (CL) Address Human Resources Department
411 W. Ocean Blvd., 4th Fl
Long Beach, California, 90802
Phone (562) 570-6202