Uniformed Traffic Officer - Columbus, Ohio

Uniformed Traffic Officer - Columbus, Ohio Address Columbus, OH

Job Description

Title: Uniformed Traffic Officer

Compensation: TBD based on experience

Schedule: Varies Full and Part-time

The Uniform Traffic Officer provides operational support by upholding and enforcing the local parking ordinances while assisting customers with parking needs—the Officer accurately keys vehicle license plates and issues parking citations using a handheld ticket Issuance System.

• Monitor on-street parking meters for vehicles violating parking ordinances by following an assigned route.
• Issue City/Municipality approved parking citations for vehicles violating ordinances per policies and procedures.
• Upload a handheld computer to obtain current information required for work daily.
• Screen for parking placards and permits for special privileges within approved areas.
• Resolve customer complaints per policies and procedures.
• Maintain and care for all company-issued equipment.
• Assist with any special assignments and projects as requested.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• A minimum of 6 months of outdoor work experience is required.
• General knowledge of streets and directions is required.

• Ability to mitigate and lead others to overcome challenges (Never Ever Give Up Attitude).
• Ability to work independently and multi-task.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standard business practices.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency and timeliness.
• Must be open to feedback, differing opinions, and other points of view.
• Ability to handle challenging and, at times, emotionally charged situations.
• Ability to speak, read, and comprehend the English language.
• Must be able to make decisions independently and stay firm on decisions made (not easily persuaded).

• Willingness to work in the elements - heat, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least
  25 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, and run for extended periods (95-100% of shift) - no sitting is allowed.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, and lift frequently throughout a shift.

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

LAZ Parking is an equal opportunity employer. In all our employment practices, including hiring, we are firmly committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, Vietnam era, special disabled, recently separated and other protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. No question in our application process is used to limit or exclude any applicant's consideration for employment on such grounds.

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