Bike Enforcement Officer - West Hollywood, CA

Previous bike patrol experience is required.

Valid CA driver license for 2+ years is required.

Benefits of joining the LAZ Family:

• Starting Rate - $25.49/hr. Full-Time 
• Pay Active – On-demand access to earned wages, get up to 50% of your earned wages immediately.
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Transit and Commuter Benefits in Select Markets

 MUST HAVE BIKE PATROL EXPERIENCE - NO EXCEPTIONS!

The West Hollywood Parking Enforcement office is looking for a qualified individual to patrol assigned areas primarily on bicycle to enforce parking regulations/restrictions as a Parking Enforcement Officer II, Bike Officer. Previous bike patrol experience is required. The WEHO Parking Enforcement Office is a 24/7 operation, and therefore schedules may change based on the needs of the operation.

In this role, you will:

• Issues written and computer-generated parking citations while patrolling the City primarily on bicycle, in a variety of weather conditions, but also on foot and by vehicle.
• Communicate with the public to explain parking regulations.
• Perform traffic control duties during special events, traffic light outages, and other situations deemed necessary by the City.
• Other duties as needed by the City.

To be successful in this role you must have:

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Must have minimum of 6 months of work experience in a related field and/or customer service.
• Ability to learn, comprehend, and retain knowledge of policies and guidelines related to the California Vehicle Code and West Hollywood Municipal Code.
• Must be computer literate to enter data accurately into handheld device.
• Candidate must be able to bike and walk for long periods of time in a variety of weather conditions and be able to enter and exit out of a vehicle frequently.
• Familiar with bicycle safety on the road during the day and at night.
• Good sense of direction. Experience operating a company vehicle and/or bicycle, a plus.
• Must be able to report to work on-time for assigned shifts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including conflict de-escalation.
• Flexibility in schedule to work holidays if scheduled and for mandatory special events.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Traffic control experience
• Knowledge of radio calls (10-codes and NATO alphabet)
• Familiarity with City of West Hollywood streets and boundaries.
• Experience using an e-bicycle.
• MUST possess Valid Driver's License

Physical Demands:

• Ability to constantly stand, walk and move about on foot for sustained periods of time (throughout entire shift).
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects of at least 30 pounds in weight.
• Ability to work in the elements- heat, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat and lift frequently throughout a shift.
• Ability to apply pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Ability to ride an electric bicycle.
• Ability to perform functions that require repetitive motions using hands, wrists and arms.
• Ability to express or exchange information, instructions, ideas, etc. by means of the spoken word.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discriminations sound.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation 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 provide 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 for the process of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on such grounds. 

 

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