Traffic Officer, DPS

Job Description:

DIVISION: Office of the Executive Vice-President

DEPARTMENT: Public Safety

BASIC FUNCTION: Performs traffic enforcement functions in conjunction with Department of Public Safety related policies and regulations. This includes both traffic and parking control. The incumbent’s main responsibility is to issue tickets for traffic violations. In addition, he/she will staff the Parking Office issuing permits and assists Public Safety Officers in basic security functions when needed.

UNUSUAL WORK CONDITIONS: Working outdoors in all weather conditions, may work irregular and/or off shift hours.

EDUCATION: High School diploma

COMMUNICATION: Ability to effectively communicate, manage complaints, and foster an atmosphere of open communication.

EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated effective communication skills with attention to detail; general computer skills; public safety experience is helpful.



REPORTS TO: Parking Operations Supervisor, Associate Director, Public Safety

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Issues traffic and parking violation tickets.

2. Assists Department of Public Safety Officers:

• In the patrol of buildings and grounds, monitoring and reporting irregularities or suspicious activity
  
  
• Directing traffic
  
  
• Parking control
  
  
• Clerical duties
  
  

3. Participates in the professional development of the department.

• Promoting an image of efficiency and courtesy throughout the University community and consistent with the Department of Public Safety’s mission
  
  
• Acting as a responsible Department representative as requested
  
  
• Attending departmental staff meetings as requested
  
  

4. Promotes safe and secure working conditions.

• Promoting the proper utilization of equipment and materials
  
  
• Notifying supervisor immediately of any unsafe conditions
  
  

5. Staff the Parking Office as needed.

• Issuing parking permits
  
  
• Receiving Traffic Appeal Forms
  
  
• Answering phones/questions
  
  
• Computer maintenance and ability to navigate all parking software programs
  
  
• Assists in Supervision of Student workers
  
  

6. Performs other related duties as directed.

Duties may be changed and/or added at any time.

*Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the

general nature and level of work performed by employees within this

classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive

inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees

assigned to this job.

Category:

EVP - Public Safety Officers

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Fairfield University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, Veterans, and members of historically underrepresented groups. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with a disability.

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