Meter Attendant
Job Information
Position Title:
Meter Attendant
Department:
Columbus Police Department
Supervisor:
Chief of Police
Salary Range:
$45,000 - $54,992
FLSA:
Full-Time, Civilian, Non-Exempt
Application Deadline:
September 5th – Interviews to begin immediately
Apply Online at www.columbus.in.gov/jobs
If you need assistance, accommodations or don’t have access to the internet elsewhere, call or email City Human Resources 812-376-2570 or humanresources@columbus.in.gov to make an appointment to apply in person. We welcome all applicants.
INTRODUCTION:
Columbus, Indiana, population 50,000 is well known for its architectural innovation, community collaborations, engaged public, and high quality of life. The City is a regional center for financial services, health care, employment, entertainment, and shopping. For more information about our community visit our visitor center website at https://columbus.in.us.
POSITION SUMMARY:

• A Meter Attendant is familiar with the types of parking violations and locations of parking enforcement throughout the city of Columbus. The Meter Attendant issues parking warnings and tickets to those who violate parking regulations, maintains and enters data, prepares paperwork, appears in court, and interacts with the public in a respectful and courteous manner. In addition, as a possible initial contact to the department, the Meter Attendant must be able to respond to complaints and requests for information.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
· Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
· Must not have a felony conviction
· Must have a valid driver’s license
· Must have a legal right to work in the United States
· Must be able to read personnel policies and procedures.
· Writing/typing skills are necessary.
· Must be proficient in using a computer in order to process and maintain information; utilizes word processing and data process software to prepare correspondence, reports and to store data.
· The physical skills necessary include seeing, hearing radio traffic from officers or dispatch on potential violations and ability to walk large areas to check for potential violators.
· Work environment is primarily outdoors and may involve occasional exposure to adverse climatic conditions. (i.e. rain, snow, heat, etc.)
· Must be able to effectively and courteously respond to complaints and requests for information from police officers, co-workers and citizens.
· Must be able to enter, correct and retrieve data from a computer with speed and accuracy.
· Must follow all policies/procedures outlined in the City of Columbus Employee Personnel Booklet and Columbus Police Department General Orders, Policies, Rules and Regulations and directives.
· Must maintain confidentiality.
ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Answer inquiries relating to police department services and statistics.
· Refers questions from people to appropriate source.
· Monitor designated public areas of the City for routine parking enforcement in accordance with State Laws, City Ordinances and Codes, and Departmental Rules and Regulations.
· Monitor designated private property (i.e. shopping centers) for handicap violations and fire lane violations.
· Must be able to issue and explain citations to general public as well as give general directions on handling of citations to general public.
· Operate a motorized vehicle in order to monitor some designated areas of enforcement.
· Ability to communicate with police officers to request assistance when needed as well as general public, who in some cases may be hostile, in a firm, calm and courteous manner.
· Respond to parking complaints from public.
· Enforce parking and other assigned ordinances in a fair and impartial manner.
· May be required to attend training sessions to obtain and maintain compliance with department standards (i.e. computer related training, etc)
· Enter all issued citations into computer database.
· Testify in court on unpaid parking tickets or general public wishing to contest the ticket.
· Regularly meet with parking garage staff to assist with bank deposits.
· Perform any other related assignment.
CONFIDENTIALITY:
As an employee of the Columbus Police Department it is likely that in the performance of job duties, information that is confidential in nature will be observed. This information would include any information that the general public would not have access to. It shall be considered confidential if the release of this information could in any way compromise the successful outcome of a police call for service or investigation, or if the person relaying the information advised the information was confidential. Violation of confidentiality violates Rules and Regulations of the City of Columbus as well as potential State and Federal Violations.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
In addition to competitive, market-based salaries, the City of Columbus offers a generously-financed retirement pension program (in addition to your salary being paid, an additional 14.2% of that salary is contributed to the Public Employee Retirement Fund ( PERF), the state pension program, and no deductions are made from your salary for your pension. The City offers comprehensive health insurance for full-time employees, which include optional dental, vision benefits and in March 2024, a free health/wellness clinic will be offered to employees on the city health plan. Both traditional PPO (Preferred Provider) and HDHP (High Deductible Health Plans are offered with the City contributing funds to an HSA (Health Savings Account) if the HDHP is chosen. The City purchases short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance for employees at no cost to them, and offers the option of additional life insurance. The City offers the option of a 457 Deferred Compensation account. The City also offers all employees professional development support.
The City of Columbus, Indiana is a qualified public service employer for student loan forgiveness through the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
RESIDENCY:
· Must reside in Bartholomew County or adjoining county within six (6) months of employment.
DRUG/ALCOHOL TESTING:
· This is a safety sensitive position and as such is subject to the City's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program which includes: pre-employment testing, random testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return-to-duty testing, and follow-up testing.
This description is intended to describe the type of and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person and employees at the city may be given other assignments at will.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
M/F/D/V
*all potential applicants are encouraged to apply, and if you need an accommodation or help to apply online, please call 812.376.2570 to make an appointment or email humanresources@columbus.in.gov
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $54,992.00 per year
Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Columbus, IN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbus, IN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person