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Fairfield University Traffic Officer Fairfield, Connecticut

Job Description:

DIVISION: General Administration

DEPARTMENT: Public Safety

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

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

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL NEEDED:

EDUCATION: High School diploma

EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated effective communication skills; general computer skills; public safety experience is helpful.

REPORTS TO: Associate Director, Public Safety , DPS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Issues traffic and parking violation tickets.

2. Assists Department of Public Safety Officers:

  • In the patrol of grounds, monitoring for irregularities or suspicious activity

  • Directing traffic

  • Parking control

3. Participates in the professional development of the department. This

involves:

  • 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 committee representative as requested

  • Attending departmental staff meetings as requested

4. Promotes safe and secure working conditions. This involves:

  • Promoting the proper utilization of equipment and materials

  • Notifying supervisor immediately of any unsafe conditions

5. Staff the Parking Office as needed. This includes:

  • Issuing parking permits

  • Receiving Traffic Appeal Forms

  • Answering phones/questions

  • Computer maintenance

6. Performs other related duties as directed.

7. This is an unarmed position with distinct uniform different from DPS.

8. Assist with Fairfield Prep traffic.

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:

SVP Finance & Administration - Public Safety Staff

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

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

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