Parking Enforcement Officer

Parking Enforcement Officers (PEOs) help keep Coatesville’s streets safe and business -friendly by enforcing parking ordinances, supporting traffic flow, and educating motorists about local regulations. The role is primarily field -based—on foot or in a compact city vehicle—and requires consistent public interaction, accurate citation writing, and close coordination with sworn officers during special events or emergencies.<\/span><\/h4>

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Key Responsibilities<\/b>
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• Patrol assigned zones to identify meter expirations, time -limit violations, fire -lane obstruction, and handicapped -space misuse.
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• Issue citations using handheld ticket -writer and License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology; document violations with time -stamped photos.
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• Provide courteous explanations of parking rules to motorists and answer basic downtown -navigation questions.
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• Refer abandoned or hazardous vehicles for towing and coordinate with patrol for traffic hazards.
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• Collect and log parking data to support traffic -engineering studies and future ordinance updates.
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• Assist with pedestrian and vehicle traffic control during parades, festivals, construction, and crash scenes.
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• Appear in district court to testify when citations are contested.
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  Requirements<\/h3>

  Minimum Requirements
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  • High -school diploma or GED.
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  • Minimum age 18; U.S. citizenship.
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  • Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
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  • Ability to walk several miles daily in all weather or operate a micro -vehicle safely.
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  • Basic computer and data -entry skills; comfort with handheld devices and LPR systems.
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  • Successful background check, drug screen, and medical clearance.
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    Preferred Attributes
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    • Previous customer -service, security, or municipal -code experience.
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    • Calm, professional demeanor and proven conflict -resolution skills.
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    • Familiarity with Coatesville’s street grid and downtown business district.
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      Benefits<\/h3>

      • Overtime paid after 40 hours.
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      • City -funded defined -benefit pension plus optional 457(b) retirement plan.
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      • Low -premium medical, dental, and vision coverage—employee and family.
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      • Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and uniform allowance.
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      • Training in LPR operations, traffic direction, CPR/first aid, and customer engagement.
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      • Career -progression opportunities to Senior PEO, Traffic Safety Analyst, or Code -Enforcement Officer.
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