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Parking Enforcement Officer (Pooled Position)

University of North Carolina Wilmington
$37,161 - $40,000
United States, North Carolina, Wilmington
Sep 11, 2026
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Benefits of Working at UNCW
At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, we are driven by a clear purpose: to empower student success, advance innovation, and strengthen the communities we serve. Guided by our strategic vision and commitment to excellence, UNCW offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where employees can make meaningful contributions while growing their careers.

Located in coastal North Carolina, UNCW combines the energy of a thriving academic community with the natural beauty of nearby beaches and outdoor spaces. Here, professional opportunity is balanced with an exceptional quality of life-creating a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

As a member of the Seahawk community, you'll benefit from a culture that values well-being, lifelong learning, and connection. UNCW offers a competitive and flexible benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. From comprehensive health coverage and retirement options to generous paid leave, tuition opportunities within the UNC System, learning and development opportunities, and wellness programs, UNCW is committed to helping you thrive both at work and in your personal life.
Recruitment Range $37,161 - $40,000
Recruitment Range Details

The salary range advertised is the designated recruitment range for this classification. Final salary offers will be determined by the candidate's education, relevant experience, internal equity alignment, and departmental budgetary parameters.

Vacancy Number S02920
Position Title Property Security Officer
Working Title Parking Enforcement Officer (Pooled Position)
Competency Level Journey
Home Department Auxiliary Services - 35310
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The mission of the Department of Auxiliary Services is to provide quality goods and services to the University at a fair and reasonable price. These services are designed to support the educational mission of the University and enhance the efforts of members of the University community. The Parking and Transportation Program is a fee-for-service program that has a major impact on visitor impressions of the university and a significant impact on student, faculty, and staff impressions of the workplace as a friendly, pleasant environment and an indirect impact on their productivity.

The Program must be customer-focused. The Program must seek ways to park cars while minimizing the visual impact efficiently; handle special events in the most efficient manner; reduce traffic on campus; allocate parking fairly; and enforce parking regulations fairly.

The Parking and Transportation Program administers all phases of parking operations, including special event parking; permit registration and distribution; parking allocations to user groups; visitor parking; mobile payment operations; enforcement, petitions, and appeals; and recording/collections of fees and fines. The Parking and Transportation Program encourages and plans for transportation alternatives to single occupancy vehicles with carpooling incentives, shuttle services, and an infrastructure supportive of pedestrians and cyclists.

The Parking and Transportation Program provides the data and impact analysis to be used in planning physical plant improvements, such as surface lots, parking decks, sidewalks, bike racks, and bike lanes and paths.
College Business Services - 353 College
College/School Information
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Parking Enforcement Officer performs as an ambassador to the university community, answering general questions, providing directions, and representing the university in a professional and courteous manner in support of campus operations. This position can be physically demanding, requiring handling of immobilization devices, working on gates/barricades, and/or physically cleaning and/or repainting parking facilities. The Parking Enforcement Officer must be able to work as a team member and maintain confidentiality and discretion while conducting business. This position may require shift, weekend, and/or event/overtime work, and may work in all types of weather.
Responsibilities include:

  • Enforcing parking rules and regulations fairly and consistently.
  • Operating and maintaining parking enforcement equipment, facilities, smartphones, two-way radios, computers, tablets, software, and other advanced technology such as license plate recognition.
  • Patrolling as a team on foot, electric/motor vehicle, and by micro mobility.
  • Assisting transportation operations, events, space counts, visitor booth operation, inventory, etc.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
High School diploma or equivalency and demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Preferred education, professional skills and experience

  • Prior experience in a campus environment.
  • 1 year of experience in a parking enforcement or closely related field.
  • Experience staffing events and visitor parking facilities.
  • Knowledge of parking and traffic regulations, related state laws, and university and department procedures.
  • Experience handling immobilization devices, smartphones, computers, tablets, two-way radios, license plate recognition, motor vehicles/micro mobility.
  • Customer service skills, including making sound decisions under stressful situations, and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
  • Excellent skills and experience working as a team.
  • Experience with T2 software; maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical and electrical components of parking facilities, technology, hardware, gate access equipment, etc.

Required Certifications or licensure
Valid NC Drivers License
FTE 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year 12 Months
Work Days Monday - Friday
Work Hours 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Type of Position Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited
Position Number 8388
Job Posting Date 09/09/2026
Posting Close Date 09/16/2026
Number of Openings Multi-Positions
Special Notes to Applicants
PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
EEO Statement
UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/40762
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