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City and County of Denver

Vehicle Boot Investigator

LocationGreater Denver Area
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
DepartmentDepartment of Transportation and Infrastructure
Company size10,000+ people
First seen1w ago
Last seen1d ago
About Our Job
About the company
With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $23.89-$35.84. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $25.00-$30.00/hour based on experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
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A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
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457B Retirement Plan
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140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
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Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
Location & Schedule
In this position you can expect to report to the Central Platte Campus, Gary Price Building (Building 2), located at, 1271 W Bayaud Avenue, Denver, CO 80223. Parking is provided. Scheduling assignments are determined bi-annually (using a shift bidding system), where you may bid on the shifts listed below. Hours/schedules can change.
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Shifts consist of five (5) 8-hour days.
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The primary shift will be discussed in interview and can be any of the shifts listed below.
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6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
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7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
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11:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
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Shifts are bi-annual commitments and are subject to change based on business needs.
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Shifts are not guaranteed and are subject to change. 7% pay differential depending on shift assigned.
Who We Are & What You’ll Do
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. For more information, please visit the DOTI website.
DOTI’s Commitment to Equity:
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DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development.
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DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results.
Right of Way Enforcement (ROWE) is a division within DOTI that provides enforcement services primarily within the public right-of-way, with a strong focus on parking and mobility. ROWE’s services include parking enforcement, street sweeping support, vehicle booting, ADA and bike lane safety enforcement, permitted special event enforcement, encroachment enforcement, and customer request management.
In 2026, ROWE also launched a new Parking Citation Administrative Review Program. The division coordinates closely with other DOTI teams, City departments with enforcement authority, and Denver County Courts to support parking-related actions and ensure consistent, effective enforcement. Through this work, ROWE helps promote mobility, safety, accessibility, and economic vitality throughout the City and County of Denver.
The Boot Team has an opening for a Vehicle Boot Investigator. Job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Enforces the payment of parking fines, fees, or penalties by identifying, immobilizing, and releasing vehicles based on violations of city and state ordinances and facilitates the towing of vehicles when needed.
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Investigates vehicles parked in various locations, identifies non-compliance vehicles using an on-vehicle computer, and searches for delinquent citations and/or offenders using a variety of databases/files.
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Immobilizes and/or impounds vehicles based on court magistrates’ orders for misuse of license plates, failure to appear in court, and/or other failure to comply court orders and serves legal notices when applicable.
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Issues written notices to vehicle owner, provides information explaining how to have a boot apparatus removed, and explains codes and state and city parking rules and regulations.
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Issues citations for violations in the right-of-way to maintain a safe environment for citizens.
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Stays alert to dangers such as working alone in secluded areas and/or dealing with potentially hostile and emotional contacts with the public.
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Operates vehicle and two-way radio in performance of duties.
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Maintains daily activity reports.
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Assists administration in coordinating the activities of the Parking Control Enforcement Teams.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring
We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You’ll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.
Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:
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Five (5) years of experience enforcing parking regulations, municipal code or laws and regulations.
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Knowledge of the streets within the City and County of Denver.
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Knowledge in Microsoft office suite.
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Strong Ability to provide customer service, de-escalate customer interactions and exercise quick and mature judgment in dealing with potentially disruptive customers.
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A team-oriented disposition centered on respect, work ethic and collaboration.
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A skill set that allows for continuous learning, adaptation to a changing environment, and the ability to handle stressful conflicting priorities in a professional manner.
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Communication skills to convey exact and precise information.
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Ability to get in/out of vehicles multiple times a day.
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Ability to work in varying conditions “inclement weather”, dust etc.
Required Minimum Qualifications
We recognize your time is valuable, so please do not apply unless you meet the following required minimum qualifications:
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Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
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Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of experience enforcing parking regulation, municipal code or laws and regulations
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Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for one year of the minimum experience requirement
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License/Certifications: Requires a valid Driver’s License at the time of application
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Must obtain a Code Enforcement Commission from the Executive Director of Safety’s Office. This certification is required in accordance with the City Charter and the Denver Revised Municipal Code. Failure to obtain the commission will result in the withdrawal of the offer for the position, end probationary status or disqualification from employment.
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Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
Internal Candidates Only: Please note that probationary employees are not eligible to apply to open positions until they’ve successfully passed probation. Please only apply if you have already passed probation.
Application Deadline
To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):
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Cover Letter
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Resume
Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CN2088 Vehicle Boot Investigator
To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$23.89 - $35.84
Target Pay
$25.00-$30.00/hour based on experience
Agency
Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure
Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies
City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact [email protected] with three business days’ notice.
Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
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