Parking officer, Āpiha atoato waka
Also known as
- Parking warden, parking inspector
Parking officers issue tickets and fines for illegally parked and unregistered vehicles.
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$53K to $72K
Most common
$85K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Parking officers
- usually work regular business hours but may work shifts, weekends or evenings
- usually work on city streets and may travel locally
- may work in all weather conditions
- need to be accurate, responsible and communicate well
Tasks
- use databases to locate investigation details or other information
- patrol properties to maintain safety
- issue warnings or citations
- testify at legal or legislative proceedings
- relay information about incidents or emergencies to personnel using phones or two-way radios
- maintain supply or equipment inventories
- communicate situation details to appropriate personnel
- monitor environmental conditions to detect hazards
- locate suspicious objects or vehicles
- train employees in proper work procedures
Practical
Organised
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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You may need
- to pass a police check
- to pass a medical assessment and drug test
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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