Enforcement officer job description
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Example enforcement officer requirements on a job description
Enforcement officer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in enforcement officer job postings.
Sample enforcement officer requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent certification.
- Valid driver's license.
- Completion of an enforcement officer training course.
- Ability to carry out physical tasks.
- Ability to operate a firearm.
Sample required enforcement officer soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong decision making and problem solving abilities.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to work independently.
Enforcement officer job description example 1
SP Plus enforcement officer job description
Pay Rate: $15.75 - $17.50 per hour
Schedule is as follows:
Monday's Off, Tuesday - Sunday 12:00 AM - 5:00 AM or
Monday & Wednesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Tueday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
Basic Function - Monitor designated streets, lots, garages, other public areas and/or an entire campus to ensure compliance with parking policies.
Responsibilities
* Provide customer service by answering questions regarding directions, events, building locations and parking policies.
* Issue citations and warnings for non-compliance with a computerized hand held computer or manual tickets. Impound, boot or relocate vehicles as directed.
* This position requires the ability to work alone and therefore must exercise proper judgment, tact and diplomacy in dealing with people.
* Assist maintenance staff with duties related to parking equipment and facility upkeep and maintenance. This includes but is not limited to: inspecting and assessing lots for maintenance issues, painting, cleaning and repairing parking meters and pay and display machines, installing signs, sign posts and meter posts.
* Assist in the collection and security of all monies received through parking meters, multi-space machines , pay on foot technology and any other means of collecting parking revenues and fees.
* Assist event staff with activities related to parking for events. This includes but is not limited to: setting up for events, traffic control, receipt of payment for parking, and lot usage control.
* Assist office staff with activities related to permit sales during peak seasons. This includes but is not limited to data entry, collating mailings, providing frontline customer service.
* Other related duties as assigned.
* Please note that Enforcement Officers are not sworn police officers and have no arresting authority.
Qualifications
Qualification Requirements: The personnel selected for parking enforcement officer positions must have certain traits and abilities that enable them to achieve expected levels of performance. Some of the most important competencies are exercising sound independent judgment and maintaining a high level of customer service. Other areas include:
* Knowledge of geography of the area they are enforcing
* Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions
* Ability to use a hand held computer
* Ability to operate a motorized vehicle or bicycle
* Ability to understand and apply parking regulations
* Ability to interact with others in a courteous and tactful manner
* Ability to walk for extended periods of time
* Ability to work in all weather conditions
* Must be 18 years of age or older at time of hire
Availability to Work: Special shift requirements, if any, will vary depending on a location's hiring needs. If applicable, availability to work 2nd shift, 3rd shift and/or week-ends may be required.
License Requirement: The individual will be required to have and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license with a current address and acceptable driving record.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and listen. Employees are regularly exposed to outside weather conditions including snow storms, and extreme heat.
Employees work in and around potentially dangerous traffic situations, and employees are to be safety conscious at all times.
SP+ is an equal opportunity employer committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability or other classes protected by federal or state law. SP+ does not tolerate harassment of or retaliation against any employee or applicant on the basis of these characteristics, or because the individual exercised his or her EEO rights.
Schedule is as follows:
Monday's Off, Tuesday - Sunday 12:00 AM - 5:00 AM or
Monday & Wednesday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Tueday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
Basic Function - Monitor designated streets, lots, garages, other public areas and/or an entire campus to ensure compliance with parking policies.
Responsibilities
* Provide customer service by answering questions regarding directions, events, building locations and parking policies.
* Issue citations and warnings for non-compliance with a computerized hand held computer or manual tickets. Impound, boot or relocate vehicles as directed.
* This position requires the ability to work alone and therefore must exercise proper judgment, tact and diplomacy in dealing with people.
* Assist maintenance staff with duties related to parking equipment and facility upkeep and maintenance. This includes but is not limited to: inspecting and assessing lots for maintenance issues, painting, cleaning and repairing parking meters and pay and display machines, installing signs, sign posts and meter posts.
* Assist in the collection and security of all monies received through parking meters, multi-space machines , pay on foot technology and any other means of collecting parking revenues and fees.
* Assist event staff with activities related to parking for events. This includes but is not limited to: setting up for events, traffic control, receipt of payment for parking, and lot usage control.
* Assist office staff with activities related to permit sales during peak seasons. This includes but is not limited to data entry, collating mailings, providing frontline customer service.
* Other related duties as assigned.
* Please note that Enforcement Officers are not sworn police officers and have no arresting authority.
Qualifications
Qualification Requirements: The personnel selected for parking enforcement officer positions must have certain traits and abilities that enable them to achieve expected levels of performance. Some of the most important competencies are exercising sound independent judgment and maintaining a high level of customer service. Other areas include:
* Knowledge of geography of the area they are enforcing
* Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions
* Ability to use a hand held computer
* Ability to operate a motorized vehicle or bicycle
* Ability to understand and apply parking regulations
* Ability to interact with others in a courteous and tactful manner
* Ability to walk for extended periods of time
* Ability to work in all weather conditions
* Must be 18 years of age or older at time of hire
Availability to Work: Special shift requirements, if any, will vary depending on a location's hiring needs. If applicable, availability to work 2nd shift, 3rd shift and/or week-ends may be required.
License Requirement: The individual will be required to have and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license with a current address and acceptable driving record.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and listen. Employees are regularly exposed to outside weather conditions including snow storms, and extreme heat.
Employees work in and around potentially dangerous traffic situations, and employees are to be safety conscious at all times.
SP+ is an equal opportunity employer committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability or other classes protected by federal or state law. SP+ does not tolerate harassment of or retaliation against any employee or applicant on the basis of these characteristics, or because the individual exercised his or her EEO rights.
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Enforcement officer job description example 2
Indiana State Police enforcement officer job description
Work for Indiana
Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana's communities every day.
At the State of Indiana, we don't just talk about diversity and inclusion - Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to interview and to perform the essential functions of a role.
Next Level benefits at the State of Indiana are here! Be sure to review our expanded benefit package offerings below.
Agency Statement:
About the Indiana Department of Homeland Security:
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) leads Indiana's emergency planning and operations, first responder training and fire and building safety. The Indiana State Fire Marshal leads the Division of Fire and Building Safety (within IDHS), which oversees the enforcement of building codes and includes a fire investigations unit. The agency certifies and trains thousands of first responders and also hosts state-level exercises each year. IDHS also supports the state Emergency Operations Center (EOC), which leads response and coordination efforts for large-magnitude incidents.
Salary Statement:
This position traditionally starts at $34,320 per year and may be commensurate with education and work experience.
About the Job:
As the Enforcement Certification Code Official, you will be responsible for serving as a senior level fire & building inspector for the Code Enforcement section of the Division of Fire and Building Safety, of the Department of Homeland Security. In this position, you are responsible for conducting field inspections and interpreting code to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, laws, rules, and regulations as they pertain to building construction and Class I structures.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
* Conduct field inspections of construction activity for Class 1 structures, to determine compliance with appropriate codes laws, rules, and regulations.
* Interpret and issue inspection reports/ violations regarding various fire and building codes, standards, laws, rules, and regulations.
* Perform damage assessment inspections following natural or man-made disasters to assess affected buildings for safe entry.
* Issue appropriate inspection orders of code deficiencies, in tandem with local enforcement authority. May issue fire watches and prepare orders for closure of buildings that pose a severe threat to human life/safety.
* Enter detailed inspection results and code interpretation on a field computer into an established database management system.
* Explain and provide education on the various fire and building codes and their applicability to architects, engineers, local and fire building officials, contractors, manufacturers, property owners, and/or other staff members.
* Prepare correspondence and technical reports to explain fire and building code revisions, policies, etc. and answers general code inquiries.
* Investigate and resolve complaints or refers complaints to appropriate level.
* Keep abreast of changes in codes, standards, laws, rules, regulations, and procedures as they relate to all facets of job duties.
* Provide training and education opportunities for local fire and building official through classes and field instruction.
* Provide code related field, administrative, and policy training of new inspection staff, providing code education and specific on-the-job training.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
* Must have a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE).
* Have two (2) years of experience as a code official four (4) for the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.
* Must possess an International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Commercial Building Inspector and Commercial Fire Inspector.
* Working knowledge of a database systems and MS Office applications.
* Must be able to solve practical problems with tact, diplomacy, and deal with a variety of people in a variety of situations.
* Extensive knowledge of both construction and fire principles, practices, and procedures.
* Extensive ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications; possess knowledge of applicable building codes; and an ability to create accurate and concise written reports.
* Extensive ability to interpret the State's fire and building codes, standards, laws, rules, and regulations and apply them to inspection practices similar to a Code Official 4.
* Effective communication skills to both internal and external customers.
* During weather events and other emergency situations, inspectors are required to be available to conduct Emergency Damage Assessments across the State in partnership with the Response and Recovery Division, which also may require overnights.
* Must have and retain a valid Indiana Driver's license and the ability to operate a State vehicle is required.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role does not provide direct supervision to direct reports.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
* Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
* Wellness program (offers premium discount for the medical plan and gift cards)
* Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
* Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
* Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
* Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
* A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
* 150 hours of paid new parent leave
* Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
* Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
* 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
* Education Reimbursement Program
* Group life insurance
* Referral Bonus program
* Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
* Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
* Free Parking for most positions
* Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Current Employee? Click here to apply.
Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana's communities every day.
At the State of Indiana, we don't just talk about diversity and inclusion - Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to interview and to perform the essential functions of a role.
Next Level benefits at the State of Indiana are here! Be sure to review our expanded benefit package offerings below.
Agency Statement:
About the Indiana Department of Homeland Security:
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) leads Indiana's emergency planning and operations, first responder training and fire and building safety. The Indiana State Fire Marshal leads the Division of Fire and Building Safety (within IDHS), which oversees the enforcement of building codes and includes a fire investigations unit. The agency certifies and trains thousands of first responders and also hosts state-level exercises each year. IDHS also supports the state Emergency Operations Center (EOC), which leads response and coordination efforts for large-magnitude incidents.
Salary Statement:
This position traditionally starts at $34,320 per year and may be commensurate with education and work experience.
About the Job:
As the Enforcement Certification Code Official, you will be responsible for serving as a senior level fire & building inspector for the Code Enforcement section of the Division of Fire and Building Safety, of the Department of Homeland Security. In this position, you are responsible for conducting field inspections and interpreting code to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, laws, rules, and regulations as they pertain to building construction and Class I structures.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
* Conduct field inspections of construction activity for Class 1 structures, to determine compliance with appropriate codes laws, rules, and regulations.
* Interpret and issue inspection reports/ violations regarding various fire and building codes, standards, laws, rules, and regulations.
* Perform damage assessment inspections following natural or man-made disasters to assess affected buildings for safe entry.
* Issue appropriate inspection orders of code deficiencies, in tandem with local enforcement authority. May issue fire watches and prepare orders for closure of buildings that pose a severe threat to human life/safety.
* Enter detailed inspection results and code interpretation on a field computer into an established database management system.
* Explain and provide education on the various fire and building codes and their applicability to architects, engineers, local and fire building officials, contractors, manufacturers, property owners, and/or other staff members.
* Prepare correspondence and technical reports to explain fire and building code revisions, policies, etc. and answers general code inquiries.
* Investigate and resolve complaints or refers complaints to appropriate level.
* Keep abreast of changes in codes, standards, laws, rules, regulations, and procedures as they relate to all facets of job duties.
* Provide training and education opportunities for local fire and building official through classes and field instruction.
* Provide code related field, administrative, and policy training of new inspection staff, providing code education and specific on-the-job training.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
* Must have a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE).
* Have two (2) years of experience as a code official four (4) for the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.
* Must possess an International Code Council (ICC) certification as a Commercial Building Inspector and Commercial Fire Inspector.
* Working knowledge of a database systems and MS Office applications.
* Must be able to solve practical problems with tact, diplomacy, and deal with a variety of people in a variety of situations.
* Extensive knowledge of both construction and fire principles, practices, and procedures.
* Extensive ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications; possess knowledge of applicable building codes; and an ability to create accurate and concise written reports.
* Extensive ability to interpret the State's fire and building codes, standards, laws, rules, and regulations and apply them to inspection practices similar to a Code Official 4.
* Effective communication skills to both internal and external customers.
* During weather events and other emergency situations, inspectors are required to be available to conduct Emergency Damage Assessments across the State in partnership with the Response and Recovery Division, which also may require overnights.
* Must have and retain a valid Indiana Driver's license and the ability to operate a State vehicle is required.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role does not provide direct supervision to direct reports.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
* Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
* Wellness program (offers premium discount for the medical plan and gift cards)
* Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
* Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
* Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
* Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
* A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
* 150 hours of paid new parent leave
* Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
* Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
* 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
* Education Reimbursement Program
* Group life insurance
* Referral Bonus program
* Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
* Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
* Free Parking for most positions
* Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Current Employee? Click here to apply.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024