Job Description

20260028NE

Parking Enforcement Officer

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Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employer/AA. Murray State University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, disability or political or social viewpoint. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Regular Full-Time

Murray, KY

12 Months

Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)

University Parking

• Memorization of Parking Rules and Regulations.
• Walking patrol (may be required), enforcing rules, and writing citations to violators.
• Must remain up-to-date on current versions and have complete working knowledge of the software and hardware utilized by parking.
• Be alert for dangerous conditions to report to Dispatch.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school graduate or equivalent

• Must have two years of experience working with the public in a customer service role and dealing with conflicting situations. Related college education may be exchanged for the experience requirement.
• Must be able to function in a high stress environment. Alertness, excellent memory for oral and written directions and details, and ability to make decisions and operate effectively under pressure required.
• Must have computer skills with knowledge of software packages such as Microsoft Word and Access.
• Must demonstrate ability to learn university rules and regulations; university layout (buildings, farms, streets, etc.); university personnel; police communication equipment and software; and parking rules and regulations; and must remain up-to-date on current versions and have complete working knowledge of the software and hardware utilized by parking.
• Must have a valid drivers license and meet the requirements to operate a university vehicle.

• Two years of college preferred.

10/07/2025

10/21/2025

No

$13.64 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

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• Forty hours per week minimum. Will be required to work overtime, weekends, as needed.

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain/snow)
• Foot patrol may be required
• High stress and fast paced environment
• Lift boxes of printer paper (50 lbs)

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