Park Compliance Officer - Gulf Beach

Overview

Educate and enforce the city ordinances pertaining to city-maintained beaches and city parks. Respond to citizen concerns and patrol a specifically assigned area to proactively identify violations in city parks, beaches, and public spaces. Educate the public concerning park and beach maintenance as well as proper disposal of waste in the park system. Generate written and photographic documentation of violations to attain civil abatement and provide evidence in criminal proceedings against violators when there is failure to comply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patrols in designated areas for ordinance violations by the public

• Patrol parks, beaches, and public spaces for violations such as illegal dumping, littering and other ordinances violations, photograph violations, record evidence for each case

• Communicate daily with citizens and educate the public regarding park and beach rules and ordinances

• Issue citations for park and beach related ordinance violations within the park system

• Enforce Beach Parking permit requirements, sell Beach Parking Permits and/or monitor Beach/Park Camping

• Document all park and beach related citations, attach violation narratives and photos to case files

• Prepare case documents and citations for charges filed in municipal court and testify, when necessary, on behalf of the City of Corpus Christi

• Coordinate efforts with other departments to assist with park and beach related ordinance violations. Partnerships Include Police Department, Fire Department and City's Legal Department

• Participate in park community meetings; flyer distribution; parade foot patrol, city park, and beach sponsored functions and special events such as Spring Break, Holiday events and other special events

• Issue citations for littering violations at special events and assist with traffic control when needed

• Must be able to safely operate a city vehicle

• Responsible for all minor maintenance of assigned vehicle, including washing vehicle exterior and interior, adding fluids, etc. and complete daily inspections log

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Non-Exempt - Full-Time

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement

• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree or two (2) year technical certificate

• Two (2) years of experience

or

• High School Diploma/GED

• Four (4) years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

Required

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Required within one (1) year of hire

• CPR, First Aid/AED certification

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal Background Check: Yes

• Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes

• Drug Screening: Yes

• Physical Exam: Yes

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Supplemental Information

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

The City of Corpus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Closing Date/Time: December 31, 2025

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• City of Corpus Christi

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