Traffic Control Officer

Examples of Duties
• Directs traffic to promote continuous mobility and prevent gridlock.
• Assists in traffic control during, before and after special events, in high congested areas and on unsafe roads.
• Assists in crowd management duties during large events.
• Responds to accidents or stranded motorists.
• Testifies in court.
• Calls for backup if needed.
• Provides road assistance to motorists and gives directions if necessary.
• Directs traffic flow and reroutes traffic in case of accidents or emergencies.
• Notifies supervisor or certified Police Officer of people who may have violated motor vehicle laws and pedestrian violations.
• Prepares required reports.
• Assists in parking enforcement as directed by the supervisor or certified Police Officer.
• Supports police when they are managing traffic incidents.
• Provides rolling road closures to hold traffic back to allow removal of debris, installation of temporary traffic management equipment and other purposes.
• Provides temporary road closures as directed by the supervisor or certified Police Officer

Minimum Qualifications
• High school graduation or G. E. D.
• Previous experience with enforcing regulations is a plus.

Valid State of Michigan Operator License.
Supplemental Information
Evaluation Plan

Computerized Assessment 35%

Interview 35%

Evaluation of Training, Evaluation and Personal Qualifications (T.E.P.)

30%

Total Interview, Technical Assessment and Evaluation of T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points

Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points