Civilian Traffic Investigator

Job Summary

The City of Greenville seeks a highly motivated individual to investigate minor motor vehicle collisions on roadways and in parking lots involving only property damage. This position does not investigate crashes involving personal injury and/or fatalities.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Examples of Duties

• Respond to dispatched assignments and conduct traffic crash investigations involving only property damage;
• Determine contributing factors to vehicle crashes in accordance with North Carolina law;
• Complete and submit investigative reports to the traffic supervisor for review;
• Establish and maintain scene safety using traffic control devices at the scene of vehicle crashes;
• Photograph and document vehicle damage;
• Direct vehicles in need of towing as needed from crash scenes;
• Direct traffic at crash scenes and other events requiring traffic direction;
• Perform other duties and related work as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED; AND
• Six (6) months or more of related experience; AND
• Completion of Certification Training from the North Carolina Justice Academy or ability to complete training upon hire.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of:

• the geography of the city of Greenville.
• investigative and interviewing techniques.
• principles and procedures of record-keeping.
• cellular and computer device software.
  
  

Ability To

• prepare clear, concise, detailed, and accurate reports as needed.
• engage in effective oral communication.
• establish scene safety and direct traffic at crashes or other events.
• complete crash scene reporting by applying judgment, training, and interpretation of the law.
• operate assigned equipment, including computer equipment and various software packages.
• work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
• work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
  
  

Special Requirements

• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Must currently possess a valid driver's license issued by N.C. (Note: A valid driver's license is a current driver's license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges).
• Eligible candidates must submit to an interview process, background checks, and drug screen.
  
  

Note: Applications will be reviewed after the posting is closed. The selection process is typically completed within one (1) to three (3) months. Candidates who do not successfully complete the selection process are eligible to reapply for other City job vacancies.

The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 3/13/2025 11:59 PM Eastern