Job Description

The City of Topeka’s Parking Division is seeking a dedicated individual to join its team as a Parking Control Officer I. This position performs parking enforcement duties in the Topeka central business. Responsibilities include walking or driving a provided city vehicle through assigned enforcement routes in the downtown central business district and assisting with the enforcement, installation and removal of Vehicle Immobilization Devices.

This position works Monday through Friday (8:00am-4:30pm) and is year-round, full-time role that works in all weather conditions.

What you’ll do:

• Collect parking tickets from payment boxes
• Collect coins from parking meters
• Issue parking tickets
• Answer questions from the public

The ideal candidate possesses any combination of the following traits:

• Thrives in a mobile work environment and possesses excellent navigational skills.
• An excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
• Is a highly motivated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, changing work environment.

Minimum qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and city insurable driving record.
• One (1) year of public relations / customer service experience is required.

Entry rate of pay: $16.63 per hour

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The City of Topeka offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health/Dental Insurance
• Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Vacation & Holidays
• KPERS 401(a) Retirement Plan
• (457) Deferred Comp Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Free Onsite Health & Wellness Clinic
• Free in-house Wellness Center, a full-service fitness facility
• Free Parking
• Employee Assistance Program

The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer