Posting number: 01495
Department: Corvallis Police Department
Job classification: Parking Enforcement Officer
Posting type: Open
Categories: Law Enforcement
Position is responsible for enforcing all parking regulations. This task is illustrative only and may include other related duties.
Part-time, .75 FTE, AFSCME represented
30 hours per week / 3 Ten-hour shifts
12-month probationary period
Must meet all qualifications and requirements as listed in the Position Description
August 11, 2026
Recruitment opens
September 14, 2026 @ 8am
Initial review of candidates
September 14-18, 2026
Select & invite candidates to testing
September 21-30, 2026
Conduct written testing
October 1-7, 2026
Oral boards
October 8-16, 2026
Final Interviews
October-November 2026
Background/Medical
Anticipated Appointment December 16, 2026
On foot or by vehicle, patrols parking areas and issues citations for violation of a parking law. This includes:
Operates and drives a parking vehicle safely and legally. Cleans and performs some maintenance on parking vehicles.
Assists with traffic control as needed. Performs community service by responding to questions with directions and assistance.
Completes all required paperwork within established deadlines.
Reports meter malfunctions and traffic hazards and may remove hazards from traffic.
Responsible for abandoned vehicle complaints and follow-up as directed.
Responds to Records or Municipal Court to resolve complaints and answer questions regarding parking enforcement and court dates. May include testifying in court.
May occasionally give public presentations to community groups regarding parking enforcement practices and parking regulations.
May occasionally perform duties of Records Specialist or other non-sworn department personnel based on the needs of the department.
Conforms with all safety rules and performs work is a safe manner.
Adheres to all City and Department policies.
Delivers excellent customer service to diverse audiences.
Maintains effective work relationships.
Arrives to work, meetings, and other work-related functions on time and maintains regular job attendance.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to gain knowledge of applicable Oregon and municipal laws relating to parking and traffic.
Ability to relate well to a wide variety of individuals and groups, and to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including the ability to communicate effectively, including over the radio.
Ability to get along well with coworkers, and the public, even in stressful situations, and maintain effective work relationships.
Ability to efficiently operate a computer to perform the essential functions of the position.
Ability to respond quickly to prospective hazards.
Ability to work independently and without direct supervision.
Ability to meet L.E.D.S Introductory Level certification requirements.
Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation including criminal history check and obtain an Oregon State Police Criminal Justice Information Systems clearance.
Ability to obtain C.P.R. and First Aid and OC (pepper) spray training as determined and offered by the Department.
Ability to pass medical examination that includes vision, peripheral vision and hearing tests as determined by the Department.
Valid Oregon Driver's License and driving record that meets the standards set by the City of Corvallis.
Demonstrable commitment to sustainability.
Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
The individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others in the workplace.
Travel among City worksites.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background and/or criminal history check.
Qualified applicants must submit an online application located on the City of Corvallis website (click on “Apply” above). Position is open until filled. Applications must be received by 8:00 AM on Monday September 14, 2026 to be considered with the first review. Applicants are encouraged to include a cover letter and resume with the online application; however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed online application. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted/considered.
The City of Corvallis is an employer of choice for the entire mid-valley region. As a community, Corvallis is ideally positioned in Oregon to take advantage of all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Situated in the Willamette Valley, the city is an hour from the spectacular Oregon Coast and two hours from the snow-capped peaks of the Cascade Mountains. The Portland metro is accessible to the north for those seeking to add some big-city flair to their Northwest lifestyle.
With a strong focus on neighborhood livability and top-notch schools, Corvallis offers quite a bit to families as well. The city is filled with abundant parkland and green spaces, and rural natural areas are popular with hikers, cyclists and runners throughout the year.
The community is home to Oregon State University, and its students comprise about half of the city’s population during the school year. OSU offers a wealth of culture and innovation, and many of its graduates take their knowledge directly into the region’s burgeoning technology sector. Corvallis consistently ranks among the most livable college towns throughout the nation.
