[Adopted 4-5-1983 by Ord. No. 1265 (Ch.
39, Art X, of the 1984 Code)]
The Parking Violations Officer, under direction,
patrols a designated area to inspect the operation of parking meters,
to see that vehicles are parked properly and to issue summonses to
parking offenders and do related work as required.
The Parking Violations Officer checks the condition
of parking meters and refers repair persons to parking meters needing
their attention; notifies police personnel of conditions that may
warrant their attention; gives testimony in court; prepares clear
reports of significant activities and conditions; writes out summonses;
lays out car zones and parking areas for the installation of new parking
meters; checks parking meters that are vandalized or damaged by theft,
prank or drivers and reports such items; issues summonses to vehicles
that are parked unlawfully; when patrolling assigned area, checks
for vehicles that are listed stolen by police and reports them for
recovery; issues summonses to vehicles that are parked overtime on
any meter in assigned areas; and maintains necessary records.
[Amended 2-9-2006 by Ord. No. 1953]
The Parking Violations Officer shall:
A.Â
Have the ability to read and write English sufficiently
to perform the duties of this position.
B.Â
Be eligible for special officer's permit. In order
to obtain this permit, applicants must be at least 21 years of age.
C.Â
Have some knowledge of the problems involved in parking
violations, of the procedures used in dealing with such problems,
of the keeping of records and of the making of reports of conditions
noted and actions taken.
D.Â
Have the ability to understand, remember and carry
out oral and written directions, to analyze routine problems, organize
assigned work and develop effective work methods, to learn quickly
from oral and written explanations and from demonstrations, to note
significant conditions and take the proper action in accordance with
the prescribed procedures, to report significant conditions noted
and actions taken and to keep relevant records.
E.Â
Have good health and freedom from disabling physical
and mental defects which would impair the proper performance of the
required duties or which might endanger the health and safety of oneself
or others.
[Amended 5-13-2004 by Ord. No. 1919]
The salary of Parking Violations Officer is
to be set by Annual Salary Ordinance of the Borough of North Arlington.
