Civilian Traffic Crash Investigator/Public Safety Aid - Part-Time

Civilian Traffic Crash Investigator/Public Safety Aid - Part-Time

Type of Position: Part-Time

Rate of Pay: $23.00 - $29.00 P/Hour

Closing Date: This position will remain open until filled

This is a part-time, non-benefited, year-round position, up to 18-22 hours a week with a maximum of 1,000 hours per year.

The Town of Southern Pines is a growing service-oriented community with a population of approximately 17,000, seeking qualified candidates for a progressive and professional CALEA Nationally Accredited Police Department. The Southern Pines Police Department is a highly trained, professional organization that has embraced the concept of Community Oriented Policing.

Job Description and Typical Duties

Under the direction and oversight of the Operations Captain, the Civilian Traffic Crash Investigator/Public Safety Aid is a Part-Time civilian position which primarily responds to and investigates minor traffic accidents and completes DMV-349 accident reports. The Civilian Traffic Crash Investigator/Public Safety Aid will:

• Respond to the scene and investigate accidents involving minor collisions with no injury in accordance with standard policies and laws
• Submit DMV-349 traffic accident reports
• Assist patrol staff on traffic related calls for service, as requested
• Respond to disable vehicle calls
• Removal of abandoned or disabled vehicles
• Assist at special events or parades
• Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned

Education, Skills and Certifications

• High school diploma or GED required, with an Associate’s Degree (preferred)
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, and have a good driving record
• Experience working in law enforcement (preferred)
• Two years’ experience requiring: recordkeeping, public contact, interpretation of rules and regulations and investigation, preferably for a law enforcement agency (preferred)
• Good computer skills with the ability to operate software applications such as Microsoft Office, Windows Operating Systems and various computer software programs used in a Police Department as needed
• Eligible to obtain Division of Criminal Investigations (DCI) certification
• Ability to successfully complete the approved training course published through the North Carolina Justice Academy, and complete no less than four weeks (160 hours) of field training with an officer experienced in working traffic crash investigations
• Ability to testify as a witness in court
• Ability to speak clearly, distinctly, and politely
• Ability to operate assigned equipment and type accurately at an average rate of speed
• Ability to make minor administrative decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations, and departmental policies and procedures
• Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the public
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
• Willingness to keep current and actively seek new information, training and technology in the operation of technology used in a law enforcement environment
• Ability to maintain extreme confidentiality
• Must submit to an extensive criminal background investigation, physical and pre-employment drug screen

Working Conditions

• This position primarily works outdoors, or in a vehicle, in conditions pertaining to providing crash investigation duties.
• This position will require periods of indoor work.
• Working conditions can be stressful when dealing with crash scenes, citizens, and other non-emergency situations.
• This position may require occasional evening or weekend work.
• This position is considered a “NON-ESSENTIAL POSITION,” meaning that work may not be required during extreme weather events and other emergency situations

IMPORTANT: In order to be considered as a candidate for this position you MUST upload a completed and NOTARIZED North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission Personal History Statement, Form F-3. You can access Form F-3 through the employment application. Please use the link provided in the employment application as other versions will not be acceptable.

If selected to move forward in the selection process for this position, you will be notified that you must participate in the background investigation phase, and all positions will then be required to submit:

• Copy of High School Diploma/GED and CERTIFIED COPY of Transcript from an accredited high school - Copy of Birth Certificate
• Copy of College Degree and Transcript (if applicable)
• Copy of Driver License
• Copy of Military DD-214 (if applicable)
• All documents must be fully completed, signed, dated and notarized (where applicable)

Southern Pines Police Department Applicant Information Sheet

The Selection Process is expected to take between four (4) weeks and eight (8) weeks. The process consists of the following steps:

Step 1: Oral Interview – (Allocate 1 hour for this step) – All positions

Step 2: Writing Exercise – (Allocate 30 minutes for this step) – Sworn positions

Step 3: Background Investigation – (This investigation takes 1 to 2 weeks) – All Positions

Step 4: Conditional Offer of Employment – All Positions

Step 5: Drug Screen – (Allocate 15 minutes for this step) – All Positions

Step 6: Physical Examination – (Allocate 30 minutes to 1 hour for this step) – Sworn and Telecommunicator Positions,and other positions as designated by the Chief of Police

Step 7: Psychological Examination – (Allocate 1 to 2 hours for this step) – Sworn and Telecommunicator Positions, and other positions as designated by the Chief of Police.

Step 8: Firearms Qualifications – (Allocate 4 hours for this step) – Sworn Positions

Step 9: Offer of Employment – All Positions

Applicants that are found to be ineligible for appointment at any step of the process may reapply once the position is re-advertised and the cause for ineligibility has been addressed.

Please refer to the Job Description for the position for which you are applying to find a description of the duties, responsibilities, requisite skills, educational level, and other minimum qualifications or requirements.

So that we may keep in contact with you during the process, please be sure your complete street and mailing address, your work, home and cellular telephone numbers and your email address are correct on your application.

TOWN OF SOUTHERN PINES IS ANEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Town of Southern Pines is a drug-free workplace. The Town of Southern Pines does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in a job application process, program or activity, please contact the Human Resources Department at 692-7021 or TDD 692-9444 within 36 hours of the scheduled date.