Job Title Parking Services Officer Agency Tarleton State University Department Parking Services Proposed Minimum Salary $19.23 hourly Job Location Stephenville, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description The Parking Services Officer is responsible for providing parking services, public relations services, and enforcement of parking regulations throughout campus. This position carries out routine patrols and uses rational judgment to approach an appropriate method of enforcement. Acts as an ambassador for the university, providing directions, explaining parking regulations to visitors and members of the community, and assisting individuals in complying with the traffic and parking regulations. The position is located in Stephenville, Texas with normal working hours of Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or as work requirements indicate. Work hours may vary during peak season and may be subject to after hours, evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Responsibilities: + Enforces parking regulations by giving warnings and issuing parking citations including checking for overtime or illegal/restricted parking. + Uses hand-held electronic ticket writing devices or hand-writes citations. + Provides information to employees, students, and visitors regarding campus parking regulations and directions. + Installs and removes parking immobilization devices on vehicles that have excessive parking violations. + Keeps accurate and detailed records. + May coordinate the towing or relocation of vehicles on campus. + May train and supervise student workers in the field. + May assist with special events parking and arrangements. + Represents Campus Operations, as a valued member of TSU and the A&M System and performs other duties as assigned. Education and Experience: + High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. + Five years of related experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Ability to communicate and work effectively to foster a teamwork atmosphere. + Good listening, verbal and written communication, judgment, decision-making, and time management skills. + Effective customer service skills. + Ability to observe, assess, and record hazardous conditions in parking areas/structures. + Ability to resolve difficult or stressful customer service issues. Post with the hourly rate and do include the verbiage regarding target salary/benefits: The target base base hourly compensation is $19.23 and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees: Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development: + Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) (https://www.tarleton.edu/scholarships/employees/) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit! + Masters Educational Assistance (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/masters-educational-assistance-eligibility-guidelines/) – is designed to invest in and assist employees further their knowledge, skills, and job effectiveness through 100% of eligible tuition and fees being paid on enrollment. Click link for additional guidelines and details! Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/) + Fully covered employee health insurance + Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days. + Dental insurance + Vision insurance + Retirement and Insurance programs Paid Leave (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/benefits/) Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area! + Paid sick leave + Holiday pay + Vacation + Longevity pay + Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday! Other + Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events! + Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium. + Employee Wellness Release Time + Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation + and other Tarleton Discounts Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Application Procedure: During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action. Employment applications must include: + Completed online application + Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications + Curriculum Vitae or Resume + At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. Founded in 1899, Tarleton State University a founding member of The Texas A&M University System, has a rich history and tradition through generations that have inspired educational excellence. Tarleton maintains a commitment to transformational student experiences and career readiness supported by engaged faculty, staff, and alumni mentors. Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earned the prestigious designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and is a member of the NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference. Strategic Planning for the Next Decade - Tarleton Forward 2030 (https://web.tarleton.edu/tarletonforward/) All links will open to a new tab + Employee Services (https://www.tarleton.edu/hr/index.html) + Benefits + University Leadership (https://web.tarleton.edu/president/) + Research and Economic Development + Traditions and History (https://www.tarleton.edu/traditions/index.html) Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact employment@tarleton.edu .