| |
Parking Inspector
Alternative Titles:
Local Laws Officer, Parking Patrol Officer
Parking inspectors patrol streets and parking areas to
check that vehicles are legally parked and have not exceeded
maximum parking times.
Parking inspectors may perform the following tasks:
- chalk the tyres of vehicles parked in areas with limited
time zones
- issue parking infringement notices, sometimes using a
hand-held computer, to cars exceeding the time limit or
parked illegally
- manage kerbside parking restrictions to encourage a
turnover of parked vehicles
- write reports on booked vehicles
- keep records of issued notices and payment of penalties
- present their reports as evidence in court cases
involving unpaid fines
- provide information to the police on stolen or abandoned
vehicles
- keep an eye on and report damaged or faulty equipment
and signs
- give timely and courteous advice to the community
- give advice and information to visitors, tourists,
businesses, residents and motorists.
Parking inspectors work outdoors without direct
supervision. They wear uniforms, and may be required to work
overtime and shifts, including nightshifts and weekends. They
have a considerable amount of contact with the public.
Required Skills - Parking Inspector
- maturity and able to deal politely with the public
- able to walk for long periods and bend
- good communication skills
- willing to work outdoors in all types of weather
Similar Jobs - Parking Inspector
Find work - Parking Inspector
Job Search - Parking Inspector
|
|
