Civilian Traffic Investigator

City of Durham; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Durham Police Department is seeking a Traffic Investigator to respond to and investigate traffic crashes, compile reports, assist with traffic control, and coordinate removal of blocked roadways. The role supports public safety and may involve court testimony as needed.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least two years of related experience; a North Carolina Class C driver's license is required or must be obtained within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSet, TASC).
• Two years of related experience including recordkeeping, public contact, interpretation of rules and regulations and investigation, preferably for a law enforcement agency.

Responsibilities

• Responds to and investigates crashes assigned by dispatch.
• Writes reports of assigned traffic crashes from central dispatch.
• Assists with traffic control by directing traffic at crash sites and at disabled vehicle sites.
• Identifies and arranges for removal of abandoned vehicles that obstruct roadways.
• May testify as a witness in court.
• Performs various administrative support duties.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Stamina / endurance

Adaptability to weather

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham

Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

Hiring Range: $52,606.00

Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Our internationally accredited Durham Police Department is dedicated to hiring and training officers and staff who represent the best the law enforcement profession has to offer. We are a progressive agency committed to reducing crime by providing the best quality service. We work to foster public confidence and maintain the highest standards of excellence as a community partner for positive change. We are a progressive agency committed to reducing crime by providing the best quality service. We work to foster public confidence and maintain the highest standards of excellence as a community partner for positive change. We are a progressive agency committed to reducing crime by providing the best quality service. We work to foster public confidence and maintain the highest standards of excellence as a community partner for positive change.

If you’re interested in delivering superior emergency response services and working collaboratively to serve our community, join our team in Durham!

A Traffic Investigator is devoted to responding to and investigating traffic crashes. Responds to and investigates minor traffic collisions and gather and analyze relevant data to determine the circumstances of each incident. Provides assistance to individuals involved and compiles reports based on findings. Applies an understanding of local and state traffic laws. Other duties include providing traffic direction and control, assisting disabled vehicles, identifying and arranging for removal of abandoned vehicles that obstruct roadways.

• Responds to any calls dispatch assigns to investigate crashes.
• Writes reports of assigned traffic crashes from central dispatch.
• Assists with traffic control by directing traffic at crash sites and at disabled vehicle sites.
• Identifies and arranges for removal of abandoned vehicles that obstruct roadways.
• May testify as a witness in court.
• Performs various administrative support duties.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSet, TASC).
• Two years of related experience including recordkeeping, public contact, interpretation of rules and regulations and investigation, preferably for a law enforcement agency.
• Valid North Carolina class C driver's license, or, if license is from another state, willing able to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire.

• Ability to work in different weather conditions, such as extreme heat, cold, rain or snow.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Experience collaborating and working with others.
• Ability to multi-task.