Part Time Traffic Control Assistant

The Anaheim Police Department is seeking Part Time Traffic Control Assistants to direct traffic on city streets during events at major entertainment venues, traffic accidents, power outages, and other city events.

This is a part time position averaging approximately 30 hours per week, but no minimum of weekly hours are guaranteed.

Must be available to work assigned shifts, which include weekdays, nights, weekends, holidays, and on‑call as required. The majority of the assignments are during the weekend and week nights between the hours of 5:00 PM to midnight.

• Direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic by providing manual direction and/or operating automated traffic control signals to facilitate the flow of traffic.
• Set‑up and remove traffic diversion devices, including; cones, signs, barricades, road flares and other related equipment.
• Issue parking warnings and citations; have cars towed and impounded, when needed; and perform required follow‑up activities.
• Provide information and assist the public with a variety of requests and inquiries. Release impounded vehicles, when appropriate.
• Prepare written reports.
• Follow applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

An equivalent combination of experience and training sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Minimum age of 18 years is required.

Effective customer service techniques;
English grammar and composition; safe working practices.

learn applicable laws, regulations, codes, policies and procedures; write reports and maintain records; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; observe and report hazardous conditions; follow oral and written instructions; direct traffic flow; give directions; read maps and direct the public to destination; use police radio and portable radio transceivers; safely operate city vehicles; interpret and apply applicable provisions of the municipal code;

state laws; maintain composure during stressful situations; work independently; provide effective customer service; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with department staff and the public.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License by date of appointment.

Employees of the Anaheim Police Department must be permanent and fulltime residents of the State of California and live within a one hundred (100) mile radius of the City of Anaheim.

Must be available to work assigned shifts, which include weekdays, nights, weekends, holidays, and on‑call as required. The majority of the assignments are during the weekend and week nights between the hours of 5:00 PM to midnight.

Equal Opportunity Employer