What do they do?
Patrol assigned area, such as public parking lot or city streets to issue tickets to overtime parking violators and illegally parked vehicles.
Also known as:
Enforcement Safety Officer, Meter Maid, Parking Control Officer, Parking Enforcement Officer (PEO), Parking Enforcement Technician (Parking Enforcement Tech), Parking Enforcer, Parking Officer, Parking Patroller, Parking Regulation Enforcement Officer, Parking Technician (Parking Tech), Ticket Writer
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- Bachelor's degree (30%)
- Some college, no degree (23%)
- High school diploma equivalent (20%)
- Associate's degree (12%)
- Master's degree (8%)
- Less than high school diploma (3%)
- Doctorate or Professional Degree (2%)
People in this career often know a lot about:
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
- Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
- Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
- Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
People in this career often do these activities:
- Use databases to locate investigation details or other information.
- Maintain operational records.
- Relay information about incidents or emergencies to personnel using phones or two-way radios.
- Patrol properties to maintain safety.
- Locate suspicious objects or vehicles.
- Communicate situation details to appropriate personnel.
- Issue warnings or citations.
- Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
- Maintain supply or equipment inventories.
- Inform the public about policies, services or procedures.
- Confiscate prohibited or dangerous items.
- Monitor environmental conditions to detect hazards.
- Investigate transportation incidents, violations, or complaints.
- Relay information between personnel.
- Respond to customer problems or complaints.
- Block physical access to restricted areas.
- Direct vehicle traffic.
- Train employees in proper work procedures.
- Monitor vehicle movement or location.
- Assist motorists or pedestrians.
- Evaluate employee performance.
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Career data:
O*NET 31.0 Database
by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA
Occupation statistics: USDOL U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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