About The Position
The Saint Paul Police Department is seeking Parking Enforcement Officers to help keep our streets safe and accessible by enforcing parking regulations throughout the city. This is a non-sworn, entry-level position that plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with parking laws.
Here's What You Can Expect To Do
- Patrol & Enforce – Monitor city streets, parking lots, and private properties to enforce all parking regulations and issue citations for violations.
- Impound Vehicles – Tow and impound vehicles that violate parking laws, ensuring compliance with city ordinances.
- Assist the Public – Provide helpful information on parking regulations, directions, and city services to residents and visitors.
- Report & Testify – Maintain records of violations, report damaged parking meters or signs, and testify in court when required.
For more information and essential functions, see our Parking Enforcement Officer job description.
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements
Must be enrolled in or have completed a Peace Officers Standards and Training Board approved law enforcement or criminal justice program by date of appointment. This enrollment must be maintained throughout employment until the date of graduation from the program.
The Parking Enforcement Officer position is a transition position into Police Officer for the City of Saint Paul. A Parking Enforcement Officer must qualify and be appointed as a Police Officer within the anniversary date of four years of service in this class. If at any point it is determined by the department that a Parking Enforcement Officer does not meet the qualifications or physical requirements for Police Officer, the Parking Enforcement Officer may be separated at any time. If no examination is held for Police Officer during those four years, appointment as a Parking Enforcement Officer may be extended until such examination is held and completed.
Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out of state driver's license.
Must have no felony convictions; including pardons and/or expungements, no criminal convictions of gross misdemeanor or equivalent level, no physical assault, domestic assault, or eluding the police convictions.
How to Apply
- Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
- Upload or submit the following document(s) via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
- A legible copy of your proof of enrollment in, or completion of, a Peace Officers Standards and Training Board approved law enforcement or criminal justice degree or certification program; unofficial transcript, completion certificate, or enrollment letter is acceptable.
First time applying online? Read ourHow to Apply Online Guide.
Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call
1-855-524-5627.
Learn more about our Hiring Process
Assessment: Qualifications Rating
The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.
General Information
Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Eligible Lists: Eligible lists are typically created from a pass/fail assessment. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.
Final Selection Process: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Pre-Employment Screening: : This position will require a medical examination, driver's license check, and a thorough Saint Paul Police Department background check to include criminal history, employment history, and proof of education as a condition of employment.
Human Resources Contact Information
Michelle LeBow at 651-266-6519
Email: michelle.lebow@stpaul.gov
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.
Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:
City Paid Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vacation/Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Life Insurance
- Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
- Deferred Compensation
- Retirement Program
Optional Benefits
- Dental
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long Term Care Insurance
For a Detailed Overview, Visit General Benefits.
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The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening and assessment processes. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification. I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.
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Do you possess a Minnesota Class D Driver's License, or equivalent out-of-state driver's license?
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Which of the following best describes your current Minnesota Peace Officers Standards and Training Board (POST) status? Note: Education must be from a POST board approved program.
- Not enrolled in a law enforcement or criminal justice program and do not intend to enroll
- Not enrolled in a law enforcement or criminal justice program but intend to enroll by date of appointment
- Accepted or currently enrolled in a law enforcement or criminal justice program
- Eligible to take the Minnesota POST exam
- Scheduled for the Minnesota POST exam
- Passed the Minnesota POST exam
- Licensed Minnesota Peace Officer
- None of the above
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As indicated in the job announcement, have you attached a legible copy of your proof of enrollment in, or completion of, a Peace Officers Standards and Training Board approved law enforcement or criminal justice degree or certification program?
- Yes
- No
- I have not enrolled but intend to enroll by date of appointment
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If you are currently enrolled in a law enforcement or criminal justice program, how many semesters have you completed?
- Not currently enrolled
- Less than 1 semester
- 1 - 2 semesters
- 3 - 4 semesters
- 5 - 6 semesters
- 7 or more semesters
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If you are currently accepted, enrolled, or planning to enroll in a law enforcement or criminal justice program, what year do you anticipate completing all program requirements, including SKILLS, and be eligible for POST licensure?
- 2025
- 2026 or beyond
- I am not planning to enroll
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Do you have professional experience working in any of the following positions? Please check all that apply.
- Parking Enforcement Officer
- Community Liaison Officer
- Law Enforcement Career Path Academy (LECPA)
- Security Officer
- Police Reserve Officer
- Loss Prevention Specialist
- Community Service Volunteer
- Transportation Security Officer
- Park Ranger
- Other enforcement position
- None of the above
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Check all the languages you speak, read, or write fluently. (Candidates may be tested on the language selected prior to appointment).
- American Sign Language
- Arabic
- Cambodian
- Hmong or Laotian
- Oromo
- Somali
- Skaw, Pwo, or other Karen language
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
- Other
- None of the above
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If you selected "Other" in the previous question, please list the language(s) you are fluent in below.
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RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)
- City of Saint Paul website
- City of Saint Paul employee
- City of Saint Paul job interest card
- City of Saint Paul walk-in
- City of Saint Paul Posted! newsletter
- City of Saint Paul Gov.Delivery notifications
- Friend or family member
- League of Minnesota Cities website
- Governmentjobs.com website
- LinkedIn
- Facebook
- X (formerly known as Twitter)
- Indeed.com website
- ZipRecruiter
- Pollen website
- MinnesotaWorks.net
- College or University
- Community organization
- Job fair
- Professional association
- Saint Paul Elevate Session
- People of Color Career Fair
- Other
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If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).
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I am currently a Right Track Worker or have been employed by the City of Saint Paul as a Right Track Worker in the past.
