Civilian Traffic Investigator/Public Safety Aide

Town of Garner • Garner, NC

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About The Position

The Garner Police Department is seeking two Civilian Traffic Investigator/Public Safety Aides to join a growing community and police department to perform non-sworn public safety support work involving the response to and investigation of non-injury traffic-related incidents. Employees in this position will also perform traffic control for crash scenes and disabled vehicles; perform intermediate enforcement and informational work with ordinances regulating parking and the treatment, safety, and keeping of animals within the Town. Work will be performed under regular supervision.

Requirements

• be at least 18 years old
• have a high school diploma (or equivalent)
• possess a valid driver's license and good driving history
• have DCI certification or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months

Nice To Haves

• completed the Civilian Traffic Investigator training through the North Carolina Justice Academy
• previous experience with traffic direction and/or crash scene investigations
• familiarity with eCrash software
• knowledge of animal shelter operations and/or animal control procedures

Responsibilities

• Assists sworn police officers with a variety of tasks which do not require the authority of a sworn law enforcement officer such as responding to traffic-related calls, issuing parking citations and preparing related reports and/or documentation
• Conducts preliminary investigations of non-violent offenses and prepares appropriate police offense/incident reports.
• Responds to traffic crashes not involving personal injury and completes traffic incident reports. Collects, analyzes and compiles data to establish the cause of traffic accidents
• Examines accident scene for signs of physical evidence.
• Deploys traffic control devices as needed to maintain safe and efficient traffic flow.
• Responds to issues related to code enforcement and parking enforcement; prepares and serves notices or corrects existing violations.
• Responds to disabled vehicles and complaints of parking violations.
• Responds to and investigates animal control calls for service and incidents, including animal cruelty; enforces animal control laws and transports animals as required.
• Provides coverage and support when the animal control unit is not staffed to ensure continuity of services
• Prepares written reports, forms and other documents. Maintains appropriate records and files.
• Provides information and assistance to the public, informing citizens of services in the community, or providing referrals to other city, county or state agencies.
• Contacts various governmental groups to facilitate information flow.
• Performs related tasks as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED