Traffic Control Officer

Cumberland County • 131 Dick Street Fayetteville, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Traffic Control Officer works for the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office Traffic Control Unit. The role protects children and parents crossing roadways while traveling to and from school and helps school buses and other school-related traffic enter and leave school grounds safely and promptly. Officers are assigned to designated crossings at schools within the Cumberland County School System based on traffic volume, terrain, the number and ages of children using the crossing, and intersection width. The position requires thorough knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations, as well as the organizational structure of the Sheriff's Office and related County Government departments.

The role requires open availability from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday during active school days. Weekends, holidays, and summer are off. Applicants must submit specified identity, driver’s license, and education documents within two days of applying. The Sheriff's Office employs 95 non-sworn, part-time personnel assigned to the Traffic Control Unit.

Requirements

• Be a United States citizen.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have a valid North Carolina driver's license.
• Pass a comprehensive background investigation, including a criminal background check, eye and hearing exam, and drug screening.
• Submit a copy of a North Carolina driver's license, birth certificate, Social Security card, high school or college transcript, diploma or GED, and a notarized Authorization of Release of Personal Information to the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office within two days of applying.
• Have open availability from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday during active school days.

Responsibilities

• Protect children and parents crossing roadways while traveling to and from school.
• Assist buses and other school-related traffic in entering and exiting school grounds safely and in a timely manner.
• Staff designated crossings at schools within the Cumberland County School System, with assignments based on traffic volume, terrain, the number and ages of children using the crossing, and intersection width.

What This Job Offers

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