Traffic Control Officer

Cumberland County; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Traffic Control Officer to support school crossing safety and bus traffic flow in Fayetteville, NC. Duties focus on protecting children and guiding pedestrian traffic at designated crossings.

Open availability is required during morning and afternoon school days, Monday through Friday, with the CCSO offering a part-time position in the Traffic Control Unit.

Qualifications

• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license required.
• Able to pass a comprehensive background investigation including criminal check, eye/hearing exam and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide protection for children and parents crossing roadways to and from school.
• Assist school-related traffic to enter and exit school grounds safely.
• Be assigned to designated crossings based on traffic volume and safety factors.

Skills

US citizenship

Background check clearance

Eye and hearing exam

Drug screening

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This position requires a thorough knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations pertaining to the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. This position should have a thorough knowledge of the organizational structure of the Sheriff's Office and other related departments of County Government

The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office employs 95 non-sworn, part-time personnel assigned to the Traffic Control Unit. The Traffic Control Officer's primary responsibilities are to provide protection for children and parents crossing roadways en route to and from school and to assist bus and other school-related traffic to enter and exit the school grounds in a safe and timely manner. Traffic Control Officers are assigned to designated crossings at schools within the Cumberland County School System, based upon traffic volume, physical terrain, the number and ages of children utilizing the crossing, and the width of the intersection.

Must be a United States Citizen, be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED and have a valid North Carolina driver's license. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation, which includes, but not limited to, criminal background check, eye and hearing exam, and drug screening.

Additional requirements that must be submitted within 2 days of applying for this position:

• North Carolina Driver's License
• Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card
• High School or College Transcript, Diploma, or GED

Authorization of Release of Personal Information to Cumberland County Sheriff's Office. The Authorization for Release form must be notarized. We are able to notarize your application free of charge and provide photocopies of your documents.

This position requires open availability from 7:00 am to 8:00 am and from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday during active school days (weekends, holidays, and summer off).

The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CCSO complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. CCSO does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.