Parking Officer I

Job Title

Parking Officer I

Classification

Parking Officer I

Auto Req. ID

560537

Salary Range

Classification Range $3,461 - $5,043 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $3,461 - $3,673 per month)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.                                            

Why CSUF

California State University, Fullerton (Cal State Fullerton) is a leading public university committed to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive excellence. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports teaching, research, and service while promoting innovation and professional growth. Cal State Fullerton is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and a recipient of the Seal of Excelencia (2021 and 2024) from Excelencia in Education. Joining Cal State Fullerton means becoming part of a community dedicated to advancing student achievement, career success, and economic mobility.

Department

The department of Parking and Transportation within the Division of Administration and Finance provides access to the campus through alternative commute options and parking programs that mitigate traffic congestion and improve air quality through the reduction of mobile source emissions. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Parking Officer I. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to inclusivity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Parking Officer I patrols campus parking facilities and other campus areas to enforce parking regulations and issue parking violation notices to illegally parked vehicles in order to ensure equitable enforcement and access to opportunities at California State University, Fullerton. Provide community service to students, faculty, and staff, and respond appropriately to customer questions, complaints, and concerns. Note vehicles with five (5) or more delinquent parking violations and get approval from supervisor to place immobilization devices (boots) on vehicles. Report parking lot light outages, lack of proper signs, and parking facilities maintenance issues to management. Place traffic control equipment and provide traffic direction on campus during events, emergencies or other incidents as directed. Maintain and troubleshoot field equipment such as electronic message boards, permit dispensers, radios, etc. Maintain and monitor inventory of frequently needed items such as signs, barricades, cones, keys, etc. Monitor lot usage by accurately counting and reporting either the number of parked vehicles or open spaces. Work collaboratively with Parking and Transportation Services team members and oversee the work of student assistants. Serves as an active member of the team supporting an inclusive environment of information sharing and discussion of various perspectives. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent plus three to six months related experience. Ability to patrol parking lots, coordinating traffic and assist in the coordination of special events and possession of a California driver's license. Knowledge of and/or the ability to learn how to use applicable parking-related equipment and automated systems is essential. Working knowledge of geographical layout of the campus and ability to read maps and floor plans to provide directions to visitors, faculty, staff, and students in the field. Ability to accurately interpret written policies, follows oral and written instructions, and transfer information. Ability to provide clear and concise verbal directions quickly and accurately. Ability to present and summarize information in a variety of written formats, using clear and concise language. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, interact with all members of the campus community and the general public. Ability to maintain composure in highly stressful situations or when dealing with difficult individuals. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Ability to write standard parking incident reports in a clear and concise manner. Ability to observe and recall details and incidents, as well as detect and respond appropriately to potentially hazardous situations. Ability to appropriately handle parking monies received.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.  

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in T2 Flex and Microsoft Office is highly desirable. Ability to anticipate operational problems and address them proactively. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department and with the CSUF campus community. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing. High school diploma and at least one year of related experience in parking enforcement, events, and/or customer service, preferably in a university setting. Commitment to provide enforcement and customer services equitably and professionally to students, faculty, and staff.

License/Certifications

A valid California driver’s license.  

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Benefits at a Glance

• An array of health plans that include prescription drug coverage
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Income protection benefits including life insurance and disability
• Retirement plan through CalPERS
• Tuition waiver for employees and dependents if eligible
• FlexCash (in lieu of health and dental)
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 15 paid holidays

See our CSUF Benefits website for additional information.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.  

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. 

California State University, Fullerton is not currently sponsoring any new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or faculty positions.

Effective October 1, 2025, the California State University (CSU) will implement a salary step structure for CSUEU-represented employees in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9. This position may be subject to changes resulting from this implementation, in alignment with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Hiring Preference

On-Campus CSUEU Employees