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Public Safety

Parking Enforcement Workers

Patrol assigned area, such as public parking lot or city streets to issue tickets to overtime parking violators and illegally parked vehicles.

Annual openings

15

Median wage

$47,910

Typical education

High school (GED).

Growth 2026–2032

+8%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

High school (GED).

Credential requirement

Credential requirements not reported

Work experience

No previous work experience is required.

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Automation exposure

High exposure

Many tasks are repeatable, so technology could reshape the day-to-day over time.

A typical day

  1. Enter and retrieve information pertaining to vehicle registration, identification, and status, using hand-held computers.
  2. Patrol an assigned area by vehicle or on foot to ensure public compliance with existing parking ordinance.
  3. Write warnings and citations for illegally parked vehicles.
  4. Respond to and make radio dispatch calls regarding parking violations and complaints.
  5. Maintain close communications with dispatching personnel, using two-way radios or cell phones.
  6. Perform simple vehicle maintenance procedures, such as checking oil and gas, and report mechanical problems to supervisors.
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