TRAFFIC CONTROL OFFICER (Part-Time and/or Seasonal)

Part‑Time/Seasonal Traffic Control Officer The Huntington Beach Police Department is seeking qualified candidates to assist with parking and traffic control, including issuing parking tickets and assisting sworn officers in directing traffic during traffic collisions and other City events. This position may work part‑time year‑round or full‑time during the summer months (May‑September) depending on the needs of the department. Duties Summary With general supervision of the Parking/Traffic Control Supervisor, ensures the steady flow of traffic by enforcing all parking regulations set forth by the California Vehicle Code and City Municipal ordinances; provides clear communications with the general public regarding parking regulations; and, performs other duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics This is a field position that requires driving a City vehicle and issuing citations for parking ordinance violations. The position assists sworn police personnel with traffic control at traffic collisions and crime scenes. Job Responsibilities Assists in enforcing parking control ordinances with regard to meter parking and restricted parking zones for a defined region; issues citations using a hand‑held computer; identifies abandoned vehicles, vehicles with multiple citations, vehicles with expired registration or other violations and coordinates towing of the same; writes citations in the beach recreational zone. Answers public inquiries; advises on ordinance infractions; handles complaints about citations; follows street sweepers and issues citations when needed. Assists in enforcing traffic control when needed or as requested; lifts, carries, and places traffic safety cones and traffic signs in appropriate areas when assigned to assist in traffic control incidents. Knowledge of City streets and map directions; computer and standard business software; laws governing vehicular parking; and basic traffic safety practices. Ability to Drive assigned vehicles from the Department in a safe manner while enforcing parking control ordinances. Use Citation Writers, KDT, police radios, flares, and a personal computer. Communicate effectively with employees, the general public, Department staff, and outside authorities. Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled; provide quality customer service; create, prioritize, and maintain work schedules. Education High school diploma or equivalent. Experience Three years of public contact experience. Work experience with enforcement‑related duties and/or involving significant public contact is highly desirable. Certifications / License A valid California Class C driver license with an acceptable driving record at time of hire and throughout employment. Shift Assignment Must be available to work all assigned shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Background Investigation Must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation. Special Conditions Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program. Public Employee Disaster Service Worker In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster. Disqualifiers Milkquarter: Common Disqualifiers – Civilian Illegal use or possession of drugs. Three or more moving violations (or any single violation of a potential life‑threatening violation, such as reckless driving, speeding, suspect of a pursuit, etc.) within the three years prior to application. Involvement as a driver in two or more chargeable (at‑fault) collisions within the three years prior to application. Conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs within the three years prior to application or any two convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Conviction of any misdemeanor offense under California law within the three years prior to application. Conviction for two or more misdemeanor offenses under California law as an adult. Admission of having committed any act amounting to a felony (including felony‑misdemeanor offenses) under California law within the five years prior to application or while employed as a peace officer. Admission of administrative conviction of any act while employed as a peace officer involving lying, falsification of any official report or document, or theft. Admission of any act of domestic violence as defined by law, committed as an adult. Admission of any criminal act, whether misdemeanor or felony, committed against children. Any other misstatements, forgery, alteration, or intentional omission of material facts on an official employment application. Tattoos Employees shall not visibly display markings on the following body parts: head, neck, ears, mouth, scalp, face, hands (except a wedding band tattoo on a ring finger). Markings detrimental to good order are prohibited from visibility, including imagery depicting racial, sexual, discriminatory, gang related, violent, obscene language or any offensive, demeaning to persons of ordinary sensibilities or considered racist or sexist. Markings are prohibited from being displayed during court testimony, depositions, school presentations, formal community meetings, funerals. Body Art Body piercing or alteration to any area visible in authorized uniform or attire that is a deviation from normal anatomical features and is not medically required is prohibited. Allowed body alterations include tongue splitting or piercing; transdermal implantation of hair replacement. Abnormal shaping of ears, eyes, nose or teeth; branding or scarification are prohibited. Work Traits Disciplinary record for abuse of leave, gross insubordination, dereliction of duty, or persistent failure to follow established policies and regulations. Involuntary dismissal (other than layoff) from two or more employers as an adult. More than seven paid positions with different employers within the past four years, or more than 15 paid positions within the past ten years (excluding military). Current financial obligations for which legal judgments have not been satisfied, or wages garnished. Uttering any epithet derogatory of another person’s race, religion, gender, national origin, or sexual orientation. Disciplinary record for fighting in the workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr