Parking Enforcement Officer I

POSITION TITLE: Parking Enforcement Officer I (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)

REQUISITION #: req8578

DEPARTMENT: Parking Services

LOCATION: PARKING OFFICE

BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) Classified Employee Benefit Highlights

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $40,415.00 - 60,624.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)

ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $46,000.00 - 52,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)

SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 11:59 p.m. MT on 8/31/2026. At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.

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Post-Offer Requirements

• Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)
• Motor vehicle report
• Post Offer Employment Testing (P.O.E.T)

While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) - eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
• Retirement + company contributions - after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
• Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Employee/family onsite health clinic
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
• Collaborative work environment

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Job Summary

The City of Fort Collins is seeking a Parking Enforcement Officer l to join our Parking Services department. This is a full-time salaried position with the City with an anticipated hiring salary range of $46,000.00 - $52,000.00 a year! The Parking Enforcement Officer will be responsible for ensuring compliance with parking regulations within designated areas. This role involves patrolling assigned locations, issuing citations for illegal or expired parking, and addressing parking violations courteously yet firmly.Officers also educate the public about parking code, assist with the removal of illegally parked vehicles when necessary, and collaborate with local law enforcement or City officials on enforcement issues.

The ideal candidate will have some related experience and/or training. We are looking for someone with a passion for community to bring their skills in communication and de-escalation to the City!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Patrols assigned areas to monitor compliance and issue tickets to violators.
• Maintains records of daily enforcement activities.
• Educates and informs the public of parking issues and ordinances.
• Responds to public inquiries and complaints regarding parking services, policies, procedures; resolves conflicts with parking violators.
• Installs vehicle immobilization devices.
• May participate in parking studies and other special parking projects.
• Collects money deposited in meters, parking structures, and ticket boxes.
• Attends court to defend parking citations.
• Trains new parking officers.
• May work in parking structure or at the Parking Services front counter as needed.
• Provides emergency first response services to the public.
• Creates and maintains enforcement manuals, employee information and map.

Management Responsibilities

No

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong customer service, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply parking codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Ability to use citation, word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
• Ability to use vehicle immobilization device.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to operate hand-held computer.
• Basic computer skills.

Required Qualifications

MinimumPreferredHigh School Diploma or GED High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Experience Requirements

• One to three months related experience and/or training.

Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Valid driver''s license

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Parking Enforcement Officer I

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use

Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee's protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy.

Consistent with the City's respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.

The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In addition to the City's commitment to equal opportunity employment, the City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions giving rise to the threat or violation.

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