Community Service Parking Control Officer

The City of Rochester invites applications for:

Community Service Parking Control Officer
Police Department

The City of Rochester is committed to a community whereALLmembers feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.

We believeEQUITYshould be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community.
It takes us all working together.

The City of Rochester will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM.

Nature of Work
A Community Service Parking Control Officer performs civilian public safety duties consisting of maintaining order and enforcing parking-related laws and ordinances. Responsibilities include assisting the public, police officers, and other staff by performing a variety of public relations, technical, clerical, and manual activities related to law enforcement functions which do not require peace officer status; providing information and general assistance to the public; providing support to patrol, administration or a specialized function or unit, and performing related duties as required. This position works within the framework of the policies and regulations of the City as well as applicable state and federal laws. Work includes frequent in-person and telephone public contact, answering questions, explaining processes, and supplying information requiring courtesy and tact.

Work Schedule– Individuals in this role work four 10-hour days per week.

The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. This position requires 100% in-person work.

Pay –2026 wage range of $28.26/hour with advancement to $35.39/hour in 5 years?

Benefits– This position is eligible for benefits offered by the City of Rochester. Please check out the benefits tab at the top of the page for more details.

Completed online applications including cover letter and resume are requested.

To have your application considered for the first round of interviews, please apply by Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The City of Rochester will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM.

The work below is representative of the scope of work performed within this job classification. Individual job duties will vary based on work assignment or location.

*Parking Enforcement

• Enforce parking regulations by monitoring specific geographical areas in a vehicle and/or on foot to verify compliance with City parking and traffic ordinances.
• Issue citations for parking violations.
• Address parking ticket and warrant recovery.
• Appear in court as required regarding citations issued as witness to parking and traffic related matters
• Recommend the towing and impounding of vehicles in violation of parking regulations.

*Public Relations and Traffic Activities

• Perform public relations work explaining parking control procedures to the public and relaying community concerns to sworn officers.
• Report road obstructions and traffic problems.
• Report defective/malfunctioning parking meters, parking regulation signage, and traffic signals for repair.
• Provide traffic direction at special events, accidents, and other situations as requested
• Review records to determine parking citations not paid and attempt to collect fines of overdue parking warrants.

Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Education and Experience
A high school diploma or equivalent GED and at least two (2) years of experience with local ordinances or regulations and performing associated clerical work
OR
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may also be considered at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Desirable Qualifications

• Parking enforcement related experience
• CPR/First Aid/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
• Experience working with computers and portable radios.

Special Requirements

• Must be a Citizen of the United States.
• Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Minnesota driver's license or in the case of residency therein, a valid driver's license from another state; or eligibility to obtain either of the above.
• Must be free from any physical or emotional/mental conditions which might adversely affect the individual's performance of the duties of the position.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described asLight Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:

Continuous demands:sitting, walking
Frequent demands:handling, fine dexterity
Occasional demandsstanding, carrying, reaching, foot controls

Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, and touch

Environmental conditionsthat may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include:

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
Noise (need to shout in order to be heard)
Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)