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VEHICLE ABATEMENT OFFICER - TEMPORARY (Approximately 20 hours per week)
The City is now accepting applications for the position of Vehicle Abatement Officer (Temporary) in the Police Department. Under supervision, this position will respond to complaints from the public related to abandoned vehicles; enforce municipal and vehicle codes, and parking regulations; maintain records; and perform other duties as assigned. This is a non-sworn classification responsible for enforcing parking regulations, identifying, marking and tagging abandoned vehicles, and arranging for their removal.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education:
- Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
- Six (6) months of experience dealing with the public in a high demand customer service capacity, or law enforcement, inspection, or investigation.
License and Certificate:
- Possession of a valid driver license and a satisfactory driving record throughout employment
Ideal Candidate
The Ideal Candidate will be someone who is familiar with the variety of law enforcement support duties performed by the Vehicle Abatement Officer ranging from enforcement of parking rules and regulations in an assigned area while driving a parking enforcement motor vehicle or walking on foot. The incumbent will need to be familiar with street signs, pavement markings and parking meters; readily provide information to the public concerning any impoundments, and city ordinance violations, and also be comfortable with assisting with simple evidence collection as needed. Basic report writing and performing related work as required to assist the patrol staff, is a given.
The candidate will spend a majority of the workday outdoors in various weather conditions and be comfortable in a physically demanding position as stooping, lifting, kneeling and reaching overhead and forward, is required daily.
If this sounds like something you are qualified and excited to do, we encourage you to apply!
Benefits
This is a non-benefited, temporary position. Temporary employees will only work up to 1,000 hours per year.
PART-TIME BENEFITS:
- Sick Leave: Five (5) days (40 hours) sick leave per fiscal year. Sick hours do not roll over to the next year and therefore must be utilized or forfeited annually.
RETIREMENT:
- Temporary employees will be required to contribute to a Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan.
PART-TIME EMPLOYEE STATUS:
- This is a part time position and is therefore considered an “at-will” employee status position. Employment may be terminated with or without cause or notice, at any time, at the will of the City of Newark, in its sole discretion.
- The City of Newark does not participate in Social Security, therefore, the Part-time, Temporary employee will be required to contribute to a Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan.
Special Instructions
To be considered for this position, a completed employment application and resume must be submitted through CalOpps by: 12:59pm, November 9th, 2025. The best qualified candidates will be invited to an Oral Board Interview tentatively set for the week of November 17, 2025.
We will make reasonable efforts in all phases of the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 510-578-4267 or at hr@newarkca.gov for accommodation requests.
The City of Newark is committed to diversity, equity, belonging and inclusion in the workplace and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of any local, state, or federal protected class.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. All new employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath.