civil enforcement officer

Civil enforcement officers patrol the streets to enforce parking restrictions, ensure a free flow of traffic is maintained, ensure the safety of pedestrians, and ensure traffic and parking laws are complied with. They aid with the combating of crime and crime reduction by providing assistance during incidents and providing patrol services.

Scope note

Includes crossing guards.

Alternative Labels

parking manager

parking attendant

civil enforcement officer

civil enforcement agent

civil enforcement supervisor

traffic warden

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

patrol areas issue fines use different communication channels escort pedestrians across streets monitor traffic flow regulate traffic interpret traffic signals comply with legal regulations ensure law application assist emergency services

Essential Knowledge

parking regulations road traffic laws law enforcement local geography

Optional Skills and Competences

stop speeding vehicles provide first aid react calmly in stressful situations tolerate stress apply first response educate public on road safety liaise with managers inform drivers of detour routes use signalling equipment execute working instructions ensure compliance with types of weapons instruct public undertake inspections deal with aggressive behaviour manage major incidents perform risk analysis practice vigilance stay alert write work-related reports write signalling reports record license plates of violators apply knowledge of human behaviour identify security threats provide testimony in court hearings report children unsafe behaviour respond to enquiries ensure public safety and security work in shifts check official documents

Optional Knowledge

traffic signs legal use-of-force first response

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/b8b98b65-7db2-43f8-8ac4-2f1903984e7b

Status

released

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