Traffic Operations Officer

The Traffic Operations Officer is a non-sworn, part-time position within the Police Department and is assigned to provide pedestrian and vehicle traffic control for over 120 special events per year. The Traffic Operations Officer/Senior will also provide California Vehicle Code and West Sacramento Municipal Code violation enforcement within the city and assist in emergency circumstances such as traffic collisions.

An official City of West Sacramento application form must be filled out, in its entirety. It is the applicant's responsibility to explain their qualifications fully and clearly. In addition, applicants must submit a resume and complete the required supplemental questionnaire. Incomplete information on the application, resume and/or supplemental questionnaire may be cause for disqualification. Application packages will be reviewed and screened for qualifications. Additional screening criteria will be developed based on the supplemental questionnaire. Depending upon the number of qualified candidates, an oral panel interview may or may not be held. The top candidates will be referred to the department for further consideration. 

DEFINITION:  The Traffic Operations Officer enforces appropriate State and local codes, laws, and regulations as they pertain to on street parking, and provides traffic control for special events.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:  Receives general direction from the Police Chief or designee.  Does not exercise supervision over other employees.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:  The Traffic Operations Officer is a non-sworn extra help position within the Police Department and is assigned to provide pedestrian and vehicle traffic control for special events.  The Traffic Operations Officer will also provide California Vehicle Code and West Sacramento Municipal Code violation enforcement within the City. 

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Illustrative Only): Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Operates radio equipment; maintains close communication with dispatch personnel. 
• Directs pedestrian and vehicle traffic during special events that occur within the City of West Sacramento.
• Conduct large traffic control street closures for events and emergencies.
• Provides information to the public regarding location of streets, buildings, and points of interest.
• Maintains assigned equipment, vehicle, and supplies.
• Patrols assigned areas within the City of West Sacramento.
• Identifies vehicles in violation of parking codes, laws, and regulations. 
• Issues parking violation citations; responds to parking complaints and inquiries.
• Reports traffic accidents, abandoned vehicles, and traffic hazards. 
• Impounds and stores vehicles.
• Verifies and signs off correctable citations.
• Creates and distributes information to the public.
• Prepares reports and associated forms.  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Traffic Operations Officer 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skill.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:
 
Education:  High school diploma or equivalent.
 
Experience:  One (1) year of experience involving public contact. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of employment.
 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:  Possession of a valid California Driver's License; possession of, or ability to obtain, Standard First Aid certificate.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:  Prior to assignment at the Police Department, must positively pass a background investigation, a fingerprint check and drug screen.  The background investigation is required on all non-sworn Police Department personnel who will have access to the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) equipment.  The City of West Sacramento will require documentation of a candidate's identity and authorization to work in the United States prior to finalization of employment.
 
WORKING CONDITIONS:  Position will be required to wear a uniform per the West Sacramento Police Department's Policy and Procedures.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Incumbents must have the ability to sit at a desk or in a vehicle for long periods of time; safely operate a motor vehicle; intermittently twist, bend, squat, reach, walk and stand in an office and/or field environment; stand and walk for long periods of time in field environment; climb stairs, ladders, or in/out of trailers while in the field; perform simple and power grasping; pushing and pulling; fine manipulation; lifting of up to twenty-five (25) pounds; manual dexterity to use standard office equipment and supplies including a keyboard; vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and by telephone and/or two way radio.

An applicant who qualifies for veterans’ preference and successfully places on an eligibility list for initial entrance into employment with the city shall be advanced one rank on the final eligibility list. Where there are five (5) or less qualified applicants, no veterans’ preference shall apply, and all applicants shall be placed on the certification list forwarded to the departments for hiring consideration. The exercise of veterans’ preference shall be exhausted upon appointment to a regular position from an eligibility list.

An official City of West Sacramento application form must be filled out, in its entirety. It is the applicant's responsibility to explain their qualifications fully and clearly. In addition, applicants must submit a resume and complete the required supplemental questionnaire (if applicable). Incomplete information on the application, resume and/or supplemental questionnaire may be cause for disqualification. Application packages will be reviewed and screened for qualifications. Additional screening criteria will be developed based on the supplemental questionnaire (if applicable).  

Tracey Huerta