This position will provide non-emergency services to the community that are essential to motorist and roadway safety, such as non-injury vehicle crash investigations, assisting stranded motorists, addressing disabled or abandoned vehicles, providing traffic direction, and special event assistance.
This position may be assigned to various shifts, including weekends, and holidays.
This is a time-limited position for one year.
If you are considering attending the Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy to become a police officer, this position offers you an excellent opportunity to gain valuable training, skills, and experience that'll benefit you in your future career!
Any combination of work experience, education, and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
Experience and Education:
Minimum high school diploma or GED.
Work experience with progressively responsible duties in a customer-service, retail, administrative, or professional office setting.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Modern police methods and procedures related to vehicle crash investigations
Understand and apply relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and procedures
Follow all safety rules and regulations of the department and Town
Report writing, record keeping, and interview techniques and procedures
Prioritize tasks effectively and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Maintain confidentiality
Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Interpersonal skills such as active listening, being able to understand and empathize with others, and manage conflict.
Demonstrate adaptability and initiative in handling varied situations and working independently as needed.
Work outside and drive safely during harsh weather conditions, including temperature extremes
Have enough physical strength and dexterity to perform duties such as helping with pushing or removing cars from the flow of traffic.
No supervisory responsibilities
Certifications Required
Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability.
