Transportation Enforcement Officer I - Department of Transportation

City of Baltimore•Benton, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Receives on the job training in performing parking control and traffic enforcement work in Baltimore City. These employees patrol City streets to enforce parking ordinances, and direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic at assigned intersections and issues citations for moving violations. The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Employees receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a rotating shift to provide evening and weekend coverage and are subject to callback for emergency situations. Work is performed in a vehicle or outdoors where the employee is exposed to such uncomfortable environmental and hazardous working conditions as inclement weather, traffic hazards and verbal or physical abuse. Work requires moderate physical exertion such as walking and standing for long periods and extended hand and arm movements on a regular basis.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate
Valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license
Eligibility to obtain a Baltimore City driver's permit
Knowledge of Maryland State Motor Vehicle laws, ordinances and traffic regulations
Knowledge of City Street locations
Ability to deal effectively with the general public and City employees from other agencies
Ability to use a whistle and hand signals effectively
Ability to actively observe vehicular and pedestrian traffic and respond quickly and effectively as needed
Ability to control pedestrians and drivers at intersections
Ability to interpret and explain regulations
Ability to drive defensively
Ability to complete forms and records and write simple reports
Ability to learn the use a two-way radio and operate hand-held computer devices
Must be 21 years of age
Satisfactorily pass a fingerprint and background investigation conducted by the Baltimore City Police Department
Complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint
Complete a mandatory six-month's probation