Parking Enforcement Officer

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Parking Enforcement Officer position offers an opportunity to support public safety and quality of life in the City of Mill Valley. As a visible member of the Mill Valley Police Department, you will serve as a community ambassador by helping residents and visitors understand parking regulations while ensuring fair and consistent enforcement. This role combines outdoor field work, customer service, and problem solving to help keep streets safe, accessible, and well organized.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Mill Valley Police Department is a full service, community focused agency committed to providing exceptional public safety services in partnership with the community. As a smaller department, MVPD offers a collaborative and supportive work environment where employees work closely with leadership, gain broad experience, and see the direct impact of their work through community engagement and outreach.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under general supervision, the Parking Enforcement Officer performs a variety of parking enforcement and law enforcement support duties, including patrolling assigned areas, issuing citations, responding to parking related complaints, preparing reports, and providing information to the public. The position requires strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the physical ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying conditions. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, one year of experience involving frequent public contact and independent decision making, and a valid California driver’s license.

For more information, including job responsibilities, minimum qualifications, and application details, visit calopps.org.

BENEFITS INFORMATION

The City of Mill Valley prides itself in its workforce and is pleased to offer a generous benefits package. This position is represented by the Mill Valley Police Officers Association (POA). 

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Mill Valley and the Mill Valley POA is available on the City website. Please review the MOU for detailed information on benefits offered for this position. 

Leave – the City provides a generous leave package:

• 15 holidays and floating holidays/personal days
• 2 to 5 weeks of vacation leave based upon years of service
• 320 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks) of Paid Family Leave for the purpose of bonding with a new child or for use related to the birth of the child

Health Insurance – City provides the full premium for the Kaiser Family Plan or the equivalent thereof for employees who elect Western Health Advantage HMO

Dental Insurance – City provides the full premium for Delta Dental PPO

Retirement

• Enrollment in CalPERS
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (with up to $600/calendar year in matching by the city)
• Retirement Health Savings Account (RHSA) with mandatory 1% employee contribution (1.5% after 5 years of service); City matches after year 1

Other

• City pays the premiums for a $25,000* life insurance plan, as well as Long-Term Disability insurance
• Longevity and Bilingual Pay
• Education Incentive Program
• Career development program and ample training
• Free & discounted use of City recreational facilities and programs for you and your qualifying family members, including: indoor pool, gym, personal training, swim lessons, camps provided by Mil Valley Recreation, and enrichment classes, and more!

*Certain restrictions apply.