Life As a Parking Enforcement Worker

Job Description & Duties Patrol assigned area, such as public parking lot or city streets to issue tickets to overtime parking violators and illegally parked vehicles.

List of Parking Enforcement Worker Job Duties

• Provide information to the public regarding parking regulations and facilities, and the location of streets, buildings and points of interest.
• Enter and retrieve information pertaining to vehicle registration, identification, and status, using hand-held computers.
• Maintain close communications with dispatching personnel, using two-way radios or cell phones.
• Appear in court at hearings regarding contested traffic citations.
• Remove handbills within patrol areas.
• Assign and review the work of subordinates.

Parking Enforcement Worker Needed Skills

When polled, Parking Enforcement Workers say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs:

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Related Job Titles

• Civilian Technician
• Parking Meter Attendant
• Community Service Officer
• Traffic Control Officer
• Enforcement Safety Officer

Is There Job Demand for Parking Enforcement Workers?

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 9,400 jobs in the United States for Parking Enforcement Workers.

Parking Enforcement Worker jobs are decreasing by a rate of -35.3%. This means the total job opportunities are shrinking. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a loss of -3,300 jobs for Parking Enforcement Workers by 2026. The BLS estimates 400 yearly job openings in this field per year.

The states with the most job growth for Parking Enforcement Workers are Washington, Maryland, and Arkansas.

Watch out if you plan on working in California, Illinois, or New York. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

What is the Average Salary of a Parking Enforcement Worker

Parking Enforcement Workers Make between $25,260 and $62,970 a year. The median salary is $39,840.

How much do Parking Enforcement Workers make in different U.S. states?

Annual Mean Salary by State

State	Annual Mean Salary
Washington	$56,730
California	$55,310
District of Columbia	$50,890
Connecticut	$49,030
Illinois	$48,900
Massachusetts	$46,280
Florida	$45,710
Oregon	$45,010
New York	$43,230
Iowa	$43,090
Nevada	$42,480
Oklahoma	$41,400
Wisconsin	$40,380
Maryland	$40,150
Minnesota	$38,760
Delaware	$37,910
Missouri	$37,590
New Jersey	$37,230
Vermont	$37,080
North Carolina	$37,020
Pennsylvania	$36,790
Hawaii	$36,000
Virginia	$35,220
Alabama	$34,790
Ohio	$34,690
Arizona	$34,590
Utah	$34,290
Indiana	$33,260
Maine	$32,640
South Carolina	$32,440
Michigan	$32,190
Texas	$32,060
New Hampshire	$31,490
Georgia	$29,750
West Virginia	$25,070

Tools & Technologies Used by Parking Enforcement Workers

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Parking Enforcement Workers:

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint

How to Become a Parking Enforcement Worker

Are there Parking Enforcement Worker education requirements?

How many years of work experience do I need?

Where Parking Enforcement Workers Work

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics

College Factual

O*NET Online

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