Parking Ambassador

This is a regular student labor position which serves as a representative for the Department of Transportation and Parking at the University of Central Oklahoma. The primary function of this role is to patrol the various parking lots on campus to enforce parking regulations and provide excellent customer service to the university community.

• Patrol campus parking lots to uphold and enforce university parking rules and regulations.
• Observe permitted lots, pay lots, and reserved spaces to identify rule infractions/safety violations and issue citations as necessary.
• Receive and validate hits sent out from the LPR (License Plate Recognition) vehicles and issue citations as necessary.
• Monitor and report parking lot occupancy.
• Answer customer questions and provide general parking information.
• Perform minor parking lot maintenance such as replacing signs and painting parking lots.
• Operate enforcement equipment (tablets, radios, printers, etc.).
• Work special events, such as graduation, athletic events, and other events as required.

• Must be enrolled at least half-time at the University of Central Oklahoma to be eligible to work this position.
• Ability to work various hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to explain and enforce parking rules and regulations.
• Ability to report suspicious activity and safety infractions to supervisor.
• Ability to work on a team and, at times, alone.
• Must be responsible, detail-oriented, punctual, and flexible.
• Ability to deal tactfully and pleasantly with customers.
• Sensitivity of intercultural communication.
• Excellent public relations, communications, and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Positive attitude, discretion, and strong work ethic.