Job Description

Location

37077 Newark Blvd Newark, 94560

Description

Are you ready for the next step in your career? An opportunity is now open for City of Newark employees only – Vehicle Abatement Officer.

The City is now accepting applications for the position of Vehicle Abatement Officer in the Police Department. Under supervision, this position will respond to complaints from the public related to abandoned vehicles; enforce municipal and vehicle codes, and parking regulations; maintain records; and perform other duties as assigned. This is a non-sworn classification responsible for enforcing parking regulations, identifying, marking and tagging abandoned vehicles, and arranging for their removal.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Six (6) months of experience dealing with the public in an enforcement, inspection, investigation, or high demand customer service capacity.

License and Certificate:

• Possession of a valid driver license and a satisfactory driving record throughout employment

Job Description URL: 

https://www.newarkca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/10187/638434295048122721

Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate will be someone who is familiar with the variety of law enforcement support duties performed by the Vehicle Abatement Officer ranging from enforcement of parking rules and regulations in an assigned area while driving a parking enforcement motor vehicle or walking on foot. The incumbent will need to be familiar with street signs, pavement markings and parking meters; readily provide information to the public concerning any impoundments, and city ordinance violations, and also be comfortable with assisting with simple evidence collection as needed. Basic report writing and performing related work as required to assist the patrol staff, is a given. 

The candidate will spend a majority of the workday outdoors in various weather conditions and be comfortable in a physically demanding position as stooping, lifting, kneeling and reaching overhead and forward, is required daily.

If this sounds like something you are qualified and excited to do, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Click hereto view the 2025 City of Newark Employee Benefits Guide.

Click hereto view the Newark Police Association Memorandum of Understanding.

The City offers an outstanding benefits package that includes:  

• Health Insurance:  The City contributes the following amounts to employee health and welfare benefits:
  • Employee only: $932
  • Employee + 1 dependent: $1,862
  • Employee + 2 or more dependents: $2,460

If employee declines any or part of the City's cafeteria plan, employee may receive up to $450 cash-in-lieu per month. Any cash out will be paid to the employee in taxable compensation. Proof of medical insurance is required.

• Retirement: CalPERS 2.5% @ 55 for Classic members or 2.0% @ 62 for New PEPRA members. The City does not participate in Social Security. The City participates in Medicare.
• Vacation Accrual:6.667 to 16.667 hours per month depending upon years of service.
• Sick Leave:Up to 8 hours per month.
• Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year.
• Deferred Compensation:Voluntary participation.
• Life Insurance:City-paid $50,000 policy.
• Educational Reimbursement: Up to $1,500 per fiscal year 
• Long-term and Short-term Disability:Voluntary participation.
• Uniform Allowance: $100/month (upon completion of 12 months of continuous employment
• Wellness: On-site bicycle lockers, and employee wellness activities such as workshops, fitness challenges, and informal meetings.
• Health & Fitness:Employees and eligible family members have free use of the gym, exercise equipment and aquatic facilities at the Silliman Activity and Family Aquatic Center, as well as resident rates for classes and rentals

Special Instructions

To be considered for this position, a completed employment application and resume must be submitted through CalOpps by: 12:59pm, November 9th, 2025. The best qualified candidates will be invited to an Oral Board Interview tentatively set for the week of November 17, 2025.

We will make reasonable efforts in all phases of the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 510-578-4267or at hr@newarkca.govfor accommodation requests.

The City of Newark is committed to diversity, equity, belonging and inclusion in the workplace and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of any local, state, or federal protected class.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States.  All new employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath. 

Recruitment Contact

Contact email: 

MICHELLE.GRIESE@NEWARKCA.GOV

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