Parking Control Officer (Part-Time)

Parking Control Officer (Part-Time)

Salary

$24.12 - $32.34 Hourly

Location

Civic Center, Lake Forest, CA

Job Type

Part-time

Department

Management Services

Division

Police Services

Opening Date

10/12/2026

Closing Date

10/30/2026 6:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
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Description

THE POSITION:

Are you looking for an entry level position part-time position in municipal code enforcement? If you take pride in maintaining order, providing excellent customer service, and helping ensure compliance with local regulations, we encourage you to apply for our Parking Control Officer position!

In this role, you will perform a variety of technical duties that support the Citys parking enforcement program. Responsibilities include issuing parking citations and warnings, coordinating vehicle tows in accordance with the California Vehicle Code, assisting residents and visitors with parking-related inquiries, and performing related duties as assigned.

Application Deadline: October 30, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

WORK SCHEDULE AND HOURS:

This is a part-time, at-will, non-benefited position, limited to fewer than 1,000 hours per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).

Hours may vary significantly from week to week.

Typical Schedule:

• Monday - Friday: 4-hour shift beginning at 7:00 AM or 8:00 AM (depending on the day)
• One 5-hour shift per month on a weekend day (alternating Saturdays and Sundays)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and one (1) year of work experience involving parking enforcement and considerable public contact, preferably in a governmental agency responsible for parking enforcement activities.

License and/or Certificates:

A valid California Class C Drivers License and the ability to maintain insurability under the Citys Vehicle Insurance Policy.

For a complete listing of the Job Specifications, click here

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE:

First Round Interviews: November 10, 2026

Interview dates are tentative and subject to change. Candidates are encouraged to plan accordingly, as this is the anticipated interview schedule.

Part-time employees are non-benefited, at-will positions. Part-time employees are enrolled in the PARS retirement system with the City making an employer contribution and the employee contribution (6.2%) being deducted from your payroll check. The PARS retirement system is in lieu of participating in social security. You will, however, participate in the Medicare portion of social security as that is a required program.

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Do you possess a valid California Class C drivers license and acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have the equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you acknowledge that this position is part-time, at-will, non-benefited and that hours are limited to less than 1,000 per fiscal year?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Lake Forest

Address 100 Civic Center Drive

Lake Forest, California, 92630

Phone 949-461-3566

Website https://www.lakeforestca.gov