Traffic Control Officer

Position Overview

The position is looking for a Traffic Control Officer (TCO) for Pine Forest High School and Pine Forest Middle School.

This position requires a thorough knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations pertaining to the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. This position should have a thorough knowledge of the organizational structure of the Sheriff's Office and other related departments of county government.

Examples of Duties

The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office employs 95 non-sworn, part-time personnel assigned to the Traffic Control Unit. The traffic control officer's primary responsibilities are to provide protection for children and parents crossing roadways en route to and from school and to assist bus and other school-related traffic to enter and exit the school grounds in a safe and timely manner. Traffic Control Officers are assigned to designated crossings at schools within the Cumberland County School System, based upon traffic volume, physical terrain, the number and ages of children utilizing the crossing, and the width of the intersection.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a United States citizen, be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, and have a valid North Carolina driver's license. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation, which includes, but is not limited to, a criminal background check, an eye and hearing exam, and a drug screening.

Additional requirements that must be submitted within 2 days of applying for this position : Attach a copy of the following documents to the completed application or submit to the Human Resource Office located at 131 Dick St., Fayetteville, NC.

• North Carolina Driver's License
• Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card
• High School or College Transcript, Diploma, or GED

Authorization of Release of Personal Information to Cumberland County Sheriff's Office. The Authorization for Release form must be notarized. We are able to notarize your application free of charge and provide photocopies of your documents.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

This position requires open availability from 7 : 00 am to 8 : 00 am and from 2 : 00 pm to 3 : 00 pm Monday through Friday during active school days (weekends, holidays, and summer off).

The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CCSO complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. CCSO does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.