TRAFFIC CONTROL OFFICER (SEASONAL) 5046
Under direct
supervision of a police officer, the employee works a fixed post or patrols an
assigned area to direct traffic and, as specifically empowered, enforces laws,
rules, and regulations relating to the movement, parking, stopping, or standing
of vehicles. The incumbent may issue
parking tickets but is not empowered to make arrests, is not armed, but may
wear a uniform. Employment in this title
is limited to the summer season, from two weeks before Memorial Day to two
weeks after Labor Day, and at periodic other times during the year when there
is a demonstrated need to cope with the demands of heavy traffic. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Directs and controls vehicular-pedestrian traffic at
intersections, accident sites, special events;
Patrols an
assigned area in order to enforce laws, rules, and regulations relating to
parking meters, parking, stopping and standing of vehicles;
Prepares
and issues summonses for parking violations;
Observes
and records potential or actual violations of local ordinances and reports same
to police officers or fire inspectors for further investigation;
Reports
inoperative or missing meters and traffic conditions requiring attention;
Prepares
required reports;
May
testify in court relative to summonses issued;
May drive
a motor vehicle and operate a two-way radio.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of the local ordinances and parking
regulations; ability to deal with the public in a courteous and tactful manner;
ability to deal with people under stress; ability to prepare written material
such as records and reports; ability to understand written and verbal orders;
ability to drive a motor vehicle; physical condition commensurate with the
demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN
COMPETITIVE
Completion of ten (10) school grades.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Depending on the nature of the assignment, at the time of
appointment and during employment in this title, employees may be required to
possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Non-Competitive (Seasonal)
Review 7/23/15