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Job Description
ABOUT US
At the County of Marin, our emplo yees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” R ead on to find out more about this opportunity:
The Marin County Sheriff's Office
The Marin County Sheriff's Office is committed to partnering with our communities to provide leadership and excellence in public safety. We take pride in our department and work hard to provide a safe environment for our residents. The department is divided into three major bureaus; Administrative and Support Services, Detention Services, and Field Services in addition to operating the countywide Major Crime Task Force. The responsibilities of the Sheriff's Office Bureaus include providing general law enforcement services in the unincorporated communities of Marin County, maintaining the county jail, providing security to the Superior Court, operating a countywide communications division, performing death investigations under the purview of the Coroner , operating a documentary services division consisting of records, warrants, civil units, and more. To learn more about the Sheriff's Office, visit our website .
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Parking Enforcement Officer is a uniformed law enforcement support position that assists the public by performing a variety of activities related to the enforcement of appropriate codes, laws and regulations pertaining to on-street and off-street parking within the unincorporated areas of the county and on County property. The incumbent does not perform Peace Officer duties or have legal standing as a sworn law enforcement officer.
There is currently one (1) full-time, regular hire vacancy that will be filled at the Parking Enforcement Officer Level I or II. Candidates will be considered for the level(s) for which they meet minimum qualifications.
ABOUT YOU
Our Highly Qualified Candidate : The ideal candidate has knowledge and experience with enforcing parking regulations and issuing citations in accordance with the California Vehicle Code. Additionally, the ideal candidate is familiar with and has experience in utilizing, interpreting, and enforcing local County and/or Muni cipal vehicle code violations. The ideal candidate has working experience involving heavy public contact and has demonstrated the ability to diffuse tense or potentially volatile situations through effective communicatio ns skills. They under standard office administrative methods, practices and procedures including data entry, upd ates, exchange, and retrieval. The ideal candidate has demonstrated proficiency in office record keeping procedures as well as the ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with people of all backgrounds.
We recognize your time is valuable, so please note that you must have at least the following required Minimum Qualifications to be considered for this position:
Parking Enforcement Officer I : Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge and skills listed in the class specification . Typically, equivalent to graduation from high school and two years of general clerical or office assistant experience, including significant public contact/customer service.
Parking Enforcement Officer II : (In addition to above qualifications for Parking Enforcement Officer I ) One year of experience in a law enforcement or public safety agency performing parking enforcement and related non-sworn field law enforcement support .
Certificates and Licenses:- Must obtain within the probationary period and maintain department-designated certification in First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.
- Must possess a California class C driver's license and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County including review of a recent DMV history.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
Background Process: Applicants successful in testing will be subject to a thorough and rigorous background investigation which may include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, interviews with friends, relatives, neighbors and employers; verification of DMV records; and overall emp loyment and education history. An applicant may be disqualified for past criminal convictions, poor driving record, providing false background information, and other reasons.
Drug Use Standards: No use of illegal drug s within the timelines described in the Pre-Employment Drug Use Guidelines . Applicants successful in testing will be given a polygraph examination and/or computerized voice stress analysis and will b e asked about illegal drug use.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Lorena Cseszlyar at Lorena.Cseszlyar @marincounty.gov .
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .
Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO,and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous - Must obtain within the probationary period and maintain department-designated certification in First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Marin County
Show moreThe County of Marin is a vibrant and thriving organization comprised of 23 agencies and departments with a workforce of approximately 2,400 employees. The County’s array of public safety, community development, public works, health and human services, community services and administrative services is governed by the Board of Supervisors, which is made up of an elected representative from each of the five voting districts in this county.
This diverse organization strives to uphold a set of core values at work: respect, trust, integrity, diversity, equality, excellence, accountability, innovation, and collaboration. These values keep the organization and its individuals healthy, resulting in successful and sustainable quality service delivery. In addition, the County is committed to being a well-managed organization that relies on the talents of its workforce to succeed.
OUR MISSION AS A COUNTY:
To provide excellent services that support healthy, safe and sustainable communities; preserve Marin’s unique environmental heritage; and encourage meaningful participation in the governance of the County by all.
When you’re employed in local government the effects of your work are visible all around you. Your work is an integral part of the day-to-day lives of Marin County residents and visitors. From the roads we drive on, to the parks and libraries we visit, to the services we rely on to keep us healthy and safe, County employees contribute directly to the sustained well-being of Marin County’s communities.
We are motivated to preserve the importance of Equity, Economy, Environment and Education that make our County unique. With over 3000 employees, volunteers and interns across 22 departments, we are a part of the communities we serve. We work with our core values in mind: Integrity, Respect, Diversity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence. These values are not only part of our organization’s strategic initiatives and goals[PDF], but they are what unify us in our work across a variety of perspectives and skillsets.
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