Transportation Enforcement Officer - Department of Transportation

Salary Range

$41,040.00 - $48,621.00 Annually

$41,040.00 Annually

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A Transportation Enforcement Officer I receives on‑the‑job training in performing parking control and traffic enforcement work in Baltimore City. These employees patrol City streets to enforce parking ordinances, direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic at assigned intersections, and issue citations for moving violations. The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Employees receive moderate supervision from a technical superior.

Employees in this class work a rotating shift to provide evening and weekend coverage and are subject to callback for emergency situations. Work is performed in a vehicle or outdoors where the employee is exposed to uncomfortable environmental and hazardous working conditions such as inclement weather, traffic hazards, and verbal or physical abuse. Work requires moderate physical exertion such as walking and standing for long periods and extended hand and arm movements on a regular basis.

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

Education: Have graduated from an accredited high school or possess a GED certificate.

AND

Licenses, Registrations, and

Certifications:

Have a valid Maryland Class C noncommercial driver's license and eligibility to obtain a Baltimore City driver's permit. NO PROVISIONALS.

NOTE: MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVERS LICENSE WITH APPLICATION AT TIME OF APPLYING.

Final date to receive applications: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

• Knowledge of Maryland State Motor Vehicle laws, ordinances and traffic regulations.
• Knowledge of City street locations.
• Ability to deal effectively with the general public and City employees from other agencies.
• Ability to use a whistle and hand signals effectively.
• Ability to actively observe vehicular and pedestrian traffic and respond quickly and effectively as needed.
• Ability to control pedestrians and drivers at intersections.
• Ability to interpret and explain regulations.
• Ability to drive defensively.
• Ability to complete forms and records and write simple reports.
• Ability to learn the use of a two‑way radio and operate hand‑held computer devices.

Background Check: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

Probation: All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six‑month probation.

Eligibility: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

Education Accreditation: Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained…