The Mill Valley Police Department is seeking a motivated and service oriented individual to join our team as a Parking Enforcement Officer. We invite candidates who are interested in contributing to a professional, community focused law enforcement organization to apply.
Please review the Special Instructions section carefully for important information on application requirements and submission details.
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND AS YOU APPLY
An in-person 30-minute Oral Board will be held on Thursday, February 12.
We do not offer virtual interviews or reschedules. Applicants invited to the Oral Board must attend in-person on Thursday, February 12 to be considered for the position. Applicants will receive results of the application review no later than 5pm on Monday, February 9.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The Parking Enforcement Officer position offers a chance to play an important role in supporting public safety and quality of life in the City of Mill Valley. As a highly visible member of the Mill Valley Police Department, you will serve as a community ambassador by helping residents and visitors understand parking regulations while ensuring fair and consistent enforcement.
This role combines outdoor fieldwork with customer service and problem-solving. You will patrol neighborhoods and commercial areas, interact with a diverse population, and help keep streets safe, accessible, and well organized. Your work directly supports traffic flow, local businesses, and neighborhood livability.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Mill Valley Police Department is a full service, community focused law enforcement agency committed to providing exceptional public safety services, education, and preparedness in partnership with the community. Led by the Chief of Police and supported by sworn officers and professional staff, the Department operates with a collaborative structure that encourages teamwork, open communication, and professional growth.
As a smaller department, MVPD offers a supportive work environment where employees work closely with leadership, gain broad experience, and see the direct impact of their contributions. The Department values strong community relationships, with personnel actively participating in community events, outreach efforts, and educational programs.
The Mill Valley Police Department’s mission is to provide a safe and secure community for residents and visitors; protect life and property; enforce the law in transparent and equitable manners; and build lasting partnerships through community outreach, education, and collaboration.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under the general direction, the Parking Enforcement Officer 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.
