Civilian Traffic Investigator Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/durhamnc/jobs/newprint/4694083) Apply  Civilian Traffic Investigator Salary $46,093.00 - $78,853.00 Annually Location Durham, NC Job Type Full time with benefits Job Number 24-05139 Department Police Opening Date 10/18/2024 Closing Date 11/1/2024 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Position 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: $46,093 - $58,844 Hours: Varies Our internationally accredited Durham Police Department (http://durhamnc.gov/149/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. 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. Conducts investigations into traffic crashes and collisions, assisting law enforcement agencies in understanding the circumstances surrounding these incidents. Collects, analyzes, and compiles data to establish the circumstances of traffic crashes and assists those involved. 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. Duties/Responsibilities + 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. Minimum Qualifications & Experience + 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. Additional Preferred Skills + 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. Benefits – General Full-Time Employees + 12-13 paid holidays per year + 13 standard work days of vacation per year + 13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement + 2 weeks paid military leave per year + Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans + State and City retirement plans + Short and long term disability plans + Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions + City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System + Paid funeral leave + Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling + Paid life insurance equal to annual salary + 48 hours for volunteer work each year* + 4 hours parental leave each year + Workman's Compensation Insurance + 457 Deferred Compensation Plans Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year) + 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary) + State retirement plan Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period) + 401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary) + State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire + Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire + Dental and life insurance, after one year of service + Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service 01 Where did you first hear about this opportunity? + City of Durham Website + Walk in + Job fair + Employee referral + Professional organization ***Please list the organization in "other" box below*** + Internet posting ***Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below*** + Craig's List + Facebook + LinkedIn + GlassDoor + governmentjobs.com + Monster.com + Indeed.com + Employment Security Commission + Magazine/Newspaper + Other 02 If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication. 03 Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education. + Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC) + High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC) + Associates Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree + Doctoral Degree (PhD, Juris Doctorate) 04 How many years of related experience do you have? + No related experience + Less than 1 year of related experience + 1 year but less than 2 years related experience + 2 years but less than 5 years related experience + 5 or more years related experience 05 Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license? (If you have a valid license from a State other than North Carolina, you must be willing and able to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days of hire). + I have a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license. + I have a valid license from another State and I am willing to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days. + I do not have a valid, unrestricted driver's license. 06 This position requires working in different weather conditions. Are you willing and able to work in different weather conditions such as extreme heat, cold, rain or snow? + Yes + No 07 Are you willing and able to stand for long periods of time? + Yes + No 08 Traffic investigations often involve working alongside law enforcement and public agencies. Do you have experience collaborating and working with others? + Yes + No 09 Civilian Traffic Investigator positions require an individual to accomplish many tasks at once. Are you good at multi-tasking? + Yes + No Required Question