The Mill Valley Police Department is looking for our next Parking Enforcement Officer. Please be sure to fill out all applicable fields in CalOpps - do not simply say "see Resume." A Cover Letter is required in addition to the Resume and should be included as an attachment.
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND AS YOU APPLY:
An in-person Oral Board will be held the week of July 21, 2025 with exact date TBD.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Mill Valley Police Department is committed to providing exceptional public safety service, education and preparedness in partnership with our community. The Department strives to develop professional and well-trained employees dedicated to upholding the highest standards of law enforcement.
The Mill Valley Police Department's mission is to provide a safe and secure community for our residents and visitors; protect life and property; enforce the law in transparent and equitable manners; and develop strong partnerships through community outreach, education, and collaboration.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under the general direction, the PEO performs a variety of law enforcement support duties, with the majority of responsibilities involving enforcement of parking regulations. The PEO performs technical field and office work to enforce appropriate codes, laws, and regulations and to execute related programs pertaining to on-street and off-street public parking within the City of Mill Valley.
Examples of Essential Duties (include but are not limited to):
- Patrol assigned routes on foot and/or driving a parking enforcement vehicle.
- Enforce parking laws, codes, and regulations.
- Identify vehicles in violation of parking laws, codes, and/or regulations, and issue appropriate citations or remedies.
- Collect coins deposited in meters.
- Prepare statistical reports on activities, as requested.
- Minor repair and maintenance of parking meters.
- Receive and record complaints from citizens regarding illegally parked and abandoned vehicles.
- Enter data into computer for abandoned and illegally parked vehicles.
- Mark and arrange for towing of abandoned or illegally parked vehicles or impounding of vehicles for outstanding tickets.
- Chalk tires of vehicles parked in non-metered spaces, records time, and returns at specified intervals to ticket vehicles remaining in spaces illegally.
- Provide assistance and general information related to permit areas to a diverse population.
- Explain code and policy requirements.
- Operate, maintain and troubleshoot computer programs, software and other related equipment used to perform required duties.
- Set up and remove barricades and temporary signs.
- Direct traffic.
- Front counter reception and customer service.
- Perform related duties as required.
*Please note that the Job Description on our website is currently under review, the job definition and duties contained in this announcement are representative of the job and are in substantial conformance to what the finalized description will include.
