Parking Enforcement Officer (PEO)

Parking Enforcement Officer (PEO)

Salary

$40,883.00 Annually

Location

Parking Services Division, IN

Job Type

Regular Full-Time (40hrs/week; with benefits)

Department

Parking Services Division

Opening Date

07/01/2026

Closing Date

7/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Position Reports to:

Parking Services Team Leader

Supervises Staff:

No

Typical Work Schedule:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Friday 10am-9pm & #2 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10am-9pm

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Description

The Parking Enforcement Officer incumbent will serve the City of Bloomington as an ambassador to its residents and visitors while enforcing parking control regulations as prescribed by ordinances and established policies.

Duties

This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions performed. The following are essential duties for this position, performed with or without reasonable accommodation:

Primary

Patrols designated parking areas, including parking lot(s), metered areas, and limited parking and neighborhood zone areas. When required, prepares and issues citations (according to Title 15 in city code).

Assists in training new officers, perform crossing guards duties and assist in special event set up.

Collect monies from parking meters and/or perform daily meter maintenance. Must be able to record maintenance and updates information in meter software system.

Takes all reasonable steps to maintain a safe work environment.

Determines when it is necessary to contact Bloomington Police Department and effectively relays information when requesting assistance or reporting and incident/accident.

Secondary

Serves as crossing guard when necessary.

Help move and place water-filled jersey barriers to provide public safety at on-street special events

During inclement weather, incumbent may be requested to perform a number of tasks including office clerical duties.

Other duties as required.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or a combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

One year of experience. in customer service or like field.

Ability to apply local Title 15 parking ordinance to specific cases and situations, and ability to explain various ordinances to the general public.

Knowledge of basic computer skills and the ability to operate standard office equipment.

Ability to obtain a valid drivers license.

Difficulty of Work and Personal Work Relationship

Difficulty of Work

Incumbent performs duties mainly outdoors, and is exposed to varying weather conditions, wet, humidity, noise, hazards, dangerous conditions, low/bright light, dust, and vehicle fumes during extremely hot and cold weather conditions. This includes exposure to sun, rain, snow, wind and ice.

Physical requirements include: Standing, walking, reaching, bending, and repetitive motions daily. Light and medium physical work daily. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Ability to use of assigned citation writing equipment daily and any other city issued equipment.

Daily driving (no CDL required) of assigned City vehicles.

Personal Work Relationships

May be subject to adversarial and extremely difficult situations in public encounters, including verbal abuse, and must respond with tact and courtesy. Daily contact with the public providing information to citizens and visitors concerning departmental and City policies. Ability to resolve conflicts and to maintain harmonious working relationships. Ability to handle multiple activities and interruptions while working within a team or individually.

Maintains daily contact with supervisors.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, La Egualdad De Oportunidades De Empleo Es La Ley. The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Bloomington validates authorization to work using E-Verify, which provides the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's I-9 form to confirm work authorization.

We offer an excellent benefits package to regular full-time and part-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and personal time off.

• Eligible employees receive 13 paid holidays per year. They may earn up to 4 weeks (160 hours) of Paid Time Off in their first year of employment and 5 weeks (200 hours) in their second calendar year of employment.
• The City contributes 100% of the 14.2% of a regular employees salary to their retirement fund through the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS). Employees may contribute additional pre-taxed dollars to a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan account to supplement their retirement earnings. The City will contribute double the amount of the employees 457 (b) contribution to a 401(a) account up to $30 per pay.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance premiums are subsidized by the City and are available on day one of employment to regular employees. Employees may elect the High Deductible Insurance plan with the City providing an HSA contribution and if the employee is a non-smoker or participating in the Tobacco Cessation program, the employee only plan is at no cost to the employee.
• Employees and their dependents (ages 3 and up) who are on the Citys health insurance may utilize the City Employee Health Clinic.
• Employee Tuition reimbursement plan.*
• Employees may receive over $2,400 per year in HSA contributions and wellness reimbursements, insurance discounts, and incentives.
• The City offers life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long term disability insurance at no cost to employees. Employees may elect voluntary term life and short-term disability insurance.
• After 1 year of employment, six weeks of paid parental leave are available to eligible employees.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: The City of Bloomington is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans.*
• City Employees can participate in the Sustainable Commuter Incentive program for financial incentive.
• City Employees are able to ride the Bloomington Transit for free.
• Conditions and restrictions apply.

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Do you meet the minimum requirements of a high school diploma or equivalent, or a combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

• Yes
• No

02

Describe how you meet the minimum requirements of one year experience in customer service or like field?

Required Question

Employer City of Bloomington, Indiana

Address 401 North Morton Street

Bloomington, Indiana, 47404

Phone 812-349-3404

Website https://bloomington.in.gov/