Traffic Control Officer

Salary: $20.00 Hourly
Location : 467 Hay Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301, NC
Job Type: Temporary Part-Time
Job Number: 04507
Department: Police
Division: Police
Opening Date: 07/12/2026
Closing Date: 9/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Description
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**THIS IS A PART-TIME, NON-SWORN POSITION**
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

The City of Fayetteville is currently recruiting for Traffic Control Officers to provide protection for pedestrians crossing roadways enroute 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Direct pedestrians across streets after assessing traffic flow to identify breaks to allow for visibility and safe crossing.
2. Understand the traffic laws, signs and speed limits posted within a designated jurisdiction to effectively guide vehicles and people.
3. Communicate crossing rules and regulations to students and ensure their understanding for optimal safety.
4. Collaborate with officials to develop traffic patterns that are conducive to safety, efficiency and convenience.
5. Maintain a crossing area that is free of hazards, and employ the appropriate tools and equipment, including lights, flags and hand signals.
6. Identify drivers who are speeding or driving carelessly and notify authorities by documenting their license plate number.
7. Watch for impending dangers and develop effective solutions before an accident occurs.
8. Report the unsafe behavior of students to school officials to reduce the risk of someone getting hurt while crossing or waiting to cross a street.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:
None.

Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS

Required:
Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license and ability to maintain insurability.

Preferred:
None.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position is subject to pre-employment polygraph and/or CVSA testing.

• SBI/Fingerprinting Criminal History Record Check Requirement: To comply with Sessions Law 2025-16, applicants offered a position with the City may be subject to a criminal history record check of State and National Repositories of Criminal Histories conducted by the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) in accordance with The City may consider the results of these criminal history record checks in its hiring decisions.

From the time of closing, the selection process is anticipated to last approximately 4 - 6 weeks. The process will consist of a panel interview with the selected candidate being subject to a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation, driving history check and polygraph and/or CVSA to be conducted by the Police Department.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Deferred Compensation Plans
Effective January 1, 2025, part-time, seasonal and temporary employees are eligible to participate in the NC 401(k) and NC 457 plan. These plans assist employees in saving for retirement by saving a portion of their pay.

The NC 401(k) and NC 457 plans are both administered by Empower.

Part-time, temporary and seasonal employees can:
• Enroll in the NC 457 Plan.
• Enroll in the NC 401(k) Plan (eligibility begins January 2025)
• Roll over outside assets (if eligible) and take advantage of strong oversight, diverse investment options and low fees.

Please see the contact information below for Empower if you are interested in participating in either of these programs.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The EAP is available at no cost to all employees and their household members. The EAP provides confidential guidance on legal, financial and personal issues affecting your health, relationships and work. Contact information is below for Health Advocate who administers this program for the City of Fayetteville.
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Responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. Your responses will be used to determine whether or not you possess the minimum qualifications required for this position at the time of application.

• I have read and complied with the above statement.

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In the list below you will find automatic disqualifiers for employment with the Police department. Please make sure you review this information carefully.Criminal History- Candidates shall NOT have committed or been convicted of:a. a felony; b. a crime for which the punishment could have been imprisonment for more than two years; c. a crime or unlawful act defined as a "Class B misdemeanor" within the five year period prior interview date ; d. four or more crimes or unlawful acts defined as "Class B misdemeanors" regardless of the date of conviction; e. a combination of four or more Class A Misdemeanor or Class B Misdemeanor regardless of the date;f. DWI g. Drug Useh. Marijuana: Cannot have used it in any capacity within the last 12 months.i. Schedule 1,2,&3 Drugs: Cannot have used it within the last 5 to 10 years. to find the list of what drugs are included in Schedule 1, 2, & 3.

• I have read and understand the above statement

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Are you a current City of Fayetteville employee?

• Yes
• No

04


Have you held an out-of-state driver's license (other than NC) in the past 3 years?

• Yes
• No

05


Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

06


Do you currently have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the City of Fayetteville driving standard? to view the City of Fayetteville's driving standard's list of an unacceptable driving record criteria.

• Yes
• No

07


This position requires meeting and maintaining vehicle insurability with the City of Fayetteville. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

08


Do you have current or previous experience working as a Traffic Control Officer?

• Yes
• No

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INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED!You may attach a resume; however, the application MUST include a 10-year history. Please answer all questions on the application in their entirety and your application MUST include the following:• Drivers License Number• Employer information including salary, address, phone number, supervisor name, and reason for leaving for each employer• Complete Education History (including High School)• A complete 10-year history to include gaps you have had between employment and/or school attendance.Example:Office Assistant1/2011 - presentThe Company123 Hay StreetFayetteville, NC 28301(910) 555-5555Unemployed6/2004 - 12/2010UnemployedStudent12/2000 - 6/2004My High SchoolFayetteville, NC 28301 Applications without a 10-year history and all the required information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Please take a moment to review your application for completeness.

• I have read and understand the above statement

Required Question