City of Gloucester, NJ Article XII Parking Enforcement Officer

[Adopted 7-6-1995 as part of Ord. No. 21-1995]

§ 87-60 Position created; appointment; powers; compensation; qualifications; restrictions.

A. There is hereby created in the City of Gloucester City the position of parking enforcement officer. The Mayor and Council shall have the authority to appoint those parking enforcement officers that may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities the city may have under the laws of the State of New Jersey and the ordinances and regulations of the City of Gloucester City relating to the parking of vehicles within the municipality as well as other ordinances of the City of Gloucester City.

B. A parking enforcement officer shall be appointed by the City of Gloucester City in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-154.7 et seq. and shall serve under the supervision of the Chief of Police of Gloucester City.

C. All parking enforcement officers shall have the authority to issue parking tickets, serve and execute process for parking offenses and to cause vehicles to be towed when necessary. Such responsibilities and duties shall be carried out in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:9-154.7 et seq. and the ordinances and regulations of the City of Gloucester City relating to parking. All parking enforcement officers shall also have the authority granted to the Code Enforcement Officer pursuant to §§ 55-3, 61B-1 and 66-3 of the Code of the City of Gloucester City.

D. A parking enforcement officer shall not carry or use a firearm while on duty but shall be deemed to be performing a public safety function while on duty.

E. The compensation for a parking enforcement officer shall be set in accordance with the City of Gloucester City's Salary Ordinance.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: See Ch. 7, Salaries.

F. No person may be appointed as a parking enforcement officer unless the individual meets the following qualifications:

(1) Possess a valid New Jersey driver's license.

(2) Is able to read, write and speak the English language well and intelligently.

(3) Is of sound and good health.

(4) Is of good moral character.

(5) Has not been convicted of any offense involving dishonesty or which would make the person unfit to perform the duties of this position.

G. Parking enforcement officers shall not be regular members of the Gloucester City Police Department, nor shall they have any of the powers or authority of a regular or special police officer except as expressly granted herein in connection with motor vehicle violations and ordinance violations. A parking enforcement officer is not eligible for membership in the Police and Firemen's Retirement System established pursuant to N.J.S.A. 43:16A-1 et seq.

§ 87-61 Fingerprints; eligibility check; training; uniforms.

A. All parking enforcement officers shall be fingerprinted prior to commencing their duties, and their fingerprints shall be filed with the State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

B. The Chief of Police shall ascertain the eligibility and the qualifications of the applicant and report his determination, in writing, to the Mayor and City Council before any appointment is made.

C. All parking enforcement officers shall complete a training course conducted or approved by the City of Gloucester City, which requirement may be waived if the person proves to have had substantially equivalent training and background as determined by the Chief of Police.

D. All parking enforcement officers shall be supplied with a uniform which shall clearly identify the officer's function, which uniform shall include but not be limited to a hat and an appropriate badge, which shall bear the identification number or a name tag. The uniform shall include an insignia issued by the municipality clearly identifying the officer's status as a parking enforcement officer.

E. The municipality may charge a reasonable fee for the issuance of the uniform.