Parking Enforcement Officer

Parking Enforcement Officer

Salary

$82,122.77 - $86,890.75 Annually

Location

Berkeley, CA

Job Type

Career

Job Number

2026-08-7008

Department

Police

Opening Date

08/10/2026

Closing Date

8/17/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Berkeley, California is a small city with a big reputation. At just ten square miles of land and seven square miles of water, Berkeley is famous around the globe as a center for academic achievement, scientific exploration, free speech, and the arts, and home to over 50 parks, a top-ranked university, and the largest public marina in the San Francisco Bay.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Parking Enforcement Officer in the Berkeley Police Department! In this role, you will have the opportunity to help maintain a safe City by patrolling assigned areas to enforce parking regulations, ordinances and laws. Youll issue citations for a variety of parking violations, place warning tags on vehicles subject to towing, and maintain records of work performed.

See the full job class specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/105024

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is:

Equivalent to graduation from high school and two (2) years of experience involving considerable public contact including dealing with hostile and irate individuals.

Other requirements include:

• Must be able to pass a psychiatric evaluation.
• Must possess a valid California drivers license and have a satisfactory driving record, and be physically able to operate a motor scooter when required.
• Must be willing to work evenings, nights, weekend shifts, holidays, and as needed on an emergency basis.
• Must be willing to work out of doors in all weather conditions.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be received by August 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific and must include a completed application. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

EXAM PROCESS

The exam process will include, but may not be limited to:

• Application review for minimum qualifications

• Multiple-Choice Written Exam: October 24, 2026

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background check that may include, but is not limited to: confirmation of employment history, educational credentials and degrees, certificates, registrations, and licenses including drivers license; credit check; criminal history check; and Live Scan fingerprinting.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

The City of Berkeley is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans' status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency/disaster.

Benefited employees receive a myriad of financial and other benefits, including CalPERS pension and other retirement plans, medical and dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and more.

Benefit-eligible employees include those with a regular work schedule of at least 20 hours per week. Employees working less than 30 hours per week may receive pro-rated benefits.

Retirement

CalPERS

City employees are included in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). The retirement formula is either 2% at age 62 (PEPRA members) or 2.7% at age 55 (Classic members).

Supplemental Retirement Income Plan (SRIP)

The City contributes 6.7% of the first $32,400 of the employees salary (up to $2,170.80 annually) into a 401(a) account. The City is not a member of Social Security, therefore only the Medicare portion is deducted from employees salaries.

Deferred Compensation

The City offers voluntary 457 deferred compensation plans with CalPERS or Empower. Employees may contribute up to the IRS maximum on a pre-tax basis.

Medical Plans

Employees can choose coverage under Kaiser HMO or Sutter Health Plan HMO. The City contributes an amount equal to the cost of the Kaiser premium. Employees who have medical coverage under another group plan may choose to waive City-provided medical coverage and receive a monthly stipend.

Dental Plan

The City provides group dental benefits through Delta Dental of California. The City contributes up to the family coverage for the plan, which covers 90% of the dental charges up to $2,000 annually per person. Orthodontic benefits are offered at a $2,000 lifetime maximum per person. Employees who have dental coverage under another group plan may choose to waive City-provided dental coverage and receive a monthly stipend.

Life Insurance

The City provides employees with a Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy in the amount of $25,000. Employees have the option to purchase additional term life insurance up to a maximum of $300,000.

Sick Leave

Employees earn one day of paid sick leave per month.

Vacation

New employees accrue 80 hours of vacation annually. Vacation accrual rates increase at 4 years, 12 years, 18 years, and 25 years of service.

Holidays

15 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays annually

Uniform Allowance

Employees in select classifications receive up to $1,400 annually (see MOUs)

(SEIU MC)

01

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of full-time experience do you have involving public contact including dealing with hostile and irate individuals? Experience must be reflected in application in order to meet the minimum qualifications for this classification.

• 0-1 years
• 1-2 years
• 2 years or more

03

I acknowledge that I have reviewed all my answers to all above supplemental questions for accuracy.

• Yes

Required Question

Employer City of Berkeley

Address 2180 Milvia Street (1st floor)

Human Resources Department

Berkeley, California, 94704

Phone (510) 981-6800

Website https://berkeleyca.gov/your-government/jobs