Parking Enforcement Specialist

Parking Enforcement Specialist

Salary

$41,600.00 - $59,734.00 Annually

Location

(Greensboro Police Department ) 100 Police Plaza Greensboro, NC

Job Type

Active Full-Time

Job Number

05470

Department

Police

Division

Special Operations Division

Opening Date

08/31/2026

Closing Date

9/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

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Support Public Safety in Action: Parking Enforcement Specialist - Special Operations Division

Play a visible role in keeping Greensboro safe, accessible, and moving efficiently.

The City of Greensboro is seeking a Parking Enforcement Specialist who is professional, approachable, and committed to serving the community. As a front-line ambassador for the City, you'll interact directly with residents, visitors, and businesses while helping people navigate Greensboro, understand parking requirements, and comply with City parking ordinances. This role combines public service, education, enforcement, and traffic support in a highly visible position throughout the community.

Compensation and Benefits:

Starting Salary: $41,600.00 - $43,922.00 Full Salary Range: $41,600.00 - 59,734.00 Annually

Benefits:

The City of Greensboro offers an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being.

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Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8-hour work shift (hours may vary)

May be required to work after-hours and/or overtime to assist with special events or operational needs.

The City of Greensboro is committed to providing responsive, professional services that help create a safe, accessible, and welcoming community. Parking Enforcement Specialists play an important role in supporting orderly parking, improving access throughout the City, and providing citizens with helpful information while consistently applying parking regulations.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Be a Community Ambassador: Serve as one of the City's most visible representatives while helping residents and visitors navigate Greensboro.
• Make a Difference Every Day: Help maintain safe, accessible, and orderly parking throughout the City.
• Connect With People: Interact with a diverse range of residents, visitors, businesses, and community members.
• Educate and Assist: Provide directions and explain parking ordinances and applicable regulations to help people better understand City requirements.
• Enjoy a Variety of Work: No two days are exactly alike as you work throughout the community and respond to changing parking and traffic needs.

About the Role

As a Parking Enforcement Specialist, you will:

• Enforce City parking ordinances throughout Greensboro.
• Mark vehicles and document parking times as required.
• Read and monitor parking meters.
• Issue parking citations for violations.
• Photograph parking violations and maintain accurate documentation.
• Coordinate the towing or booting of vehicles when appropriate.
• Complete required paperwork, reports, and enforcement documentation.
• Assist with traffic control when requested.
• Provide directions and assistance to residents, visitors, and others navigating the City.
• Explain City parking ordinances and North Carolina General Statutes related to disabled parking.
• Operate motor vehicles, hand-held computers, cell phones, and chalk sticks as part of daily duties.
• Interact professionally with members of the public, including individuals who may be upset or irate.
• Work effectively as part of a team while managing time pressures and a sometimes noisy or distracting environment.
• Wear a departmentally issued uniform and maintain a professional appearance while representing the City.
• Perform extensive outdoor work in weather conditions ranging from mild to extreme.
• Report to work during inclement weather as required. Parking Enforcement Specialists are considered essential personnel and may be required to work during extreme weather conditions.
• Perform physical activities including standing, extensive walking, carrying, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, and frequent use of vision, hearing, and verbal communication.

Call to Action:

If you're ready to serve as a visible ambassador for Greensboro while helping keep our streets accessible, organized, and welcoming, we want to hear from you. Bring your communication skills, professionalism, and commitment to public service to the City of Greensboro as a Parking Enforcement Specialist.

Other Position Details *

• Position involves frequent public interaction and requires consistent professionalism

• Work schedules may vary based on operational needs, events, and enforcement priorities

The job is NON-EXEMPT under FLSA.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED

• "Or" No High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of experience in security, legal, law, public safety, or a directly related field.

• Valid Drivers License

• Experience in parking enforcement operations

An Ideal Candidate Would Also Possess (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience working with Microsoft Office Software
• 1+ years of experience in parking enforcement/parking operations
• Customer Service Experience (i.e., assisting, directing customers, educating customers on rules, policies, regulations, etc.)

01

What is your highest level of Education? Please select Not Applicable if you do not possess a high school diploma or GED. All Education/Degrees must also be reflected in the Education section of your employment application.

• Not Applicable
• Some High School Education
• High School Diploma / GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• Juris Doctorate

02

Please select the "class" category drivers license you possess.

• No Drivers License
• NCID (North Carolina Identification Card)
• Type C
• Type A CDL
• Type B CDL
• Out of state Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• Out of state non/commercial Drivers License

03

How many years of experience do you have working in parking enforcement operations? Experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work history section of your employment application.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 or more years experience, but less than 3 years experience
• 3 or more years experience, but less than 5 years experience
• 5 or more years experience, but less than 7 years experience
• 7 or more years experience, but less than 10 years experience
• 10 or more years experience

04

"Clearly" describe (library name, job duties, etc.) your experience working in parking enforcement or parking operations. • If you have no experience, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A." • Applications with "See Resume" are considered incomplete and will be given no further consideration. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. • You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.

05

How many years of customer service experience (i.e., assisting, directing customers, educating customers on rules, policies, regulations, etc.) do you have? Experience must also be reflected in the Work History/ Employment section of your employment application.

• No experience
• Less than one year experience
• 1 or more years experience, but less than 3 years experience
• 3 or more years experience, but less than 5 years experience
• 5 or more years experience, but less than 7 years experience
• 7 or more years experience, but less than 10 years experience
• 10 or more years experience

06

"Clearly" describe (company name, job duties, title of position at the time) your customer service experience. • If you have no experience, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A." • Applications with "See Resume" are considered incomplete and will be given no further consideration. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. • You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.

07

Do you have experience using Microsoft Office - i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.? If so, what is your level of experience? Experience must also be reflected in the Work History/ Employment section of your employment application.

• No experience
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

08

Do you have experience working outside with weather exposure ranging from mild to heavy? Experience must also be reflected in the duties/work section of the application.

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Certification? Certifications "MUST" also be reflected in the duties/work section or misc. information of the application.

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have a Division of Criminal Information (DCI) Certification? Certifications "MUST" also be reflected in the duties/work section or misc. information of the application.

• Yes
• No

11

Have you completed the Parking Specialist Academy? Verification of completion "MUST" also be reflected in an attachment or indicated in the duties/work section or misc. section of the application for verification.

• Yes
• No

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I understand that all Required Competencies, Work history and Credentials and Education must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application, "See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.

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Employer City of Greensboro

Address 300 West Washington Street

Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401

Website http://www.greensboro-nc.gov