Traffic Accident Investigator

Traffic Accident Investigator

The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE. FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Safety Sensitive :
Yes Level II Screening :
Yes

Under the general direction of a designated supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for conducting thorough investigations into traffic-related incidents, with a focus on both traffic homicides and hit-and-run incidents. As a primary investigator, the incumbent will respond to accident scenes, assess the incident, secure the area, and process, collect evidence and document their findings. Drawing upon their expertise in accident reconstruction, the incumbent will analyze physical evidence, such as skid marks, vehicle damage, and debris patterns, to reconstruct the sequence of events leading to the incident.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation :

Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

Non-Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.

Perks and Benefits

• Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
• 13 paid holidays
• Pension plan & optional Deferred Compensation
• City-paid life insurance
• Optional Vision, Dental, and Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site Gym facility
• And much more!

This classification is distinguished from a Police Officer by the fact that the employee is not a sworn officer, does not carry a firearm, and does not make arrests.

• Responds to traffic accidents with fatalities; advises drivers of their constitutional rights; takes taped statements from drivers and witnesses; notifies next of kin of deceased.
• Attends autopsies when necessary; consults with medical examiner about matters relating to or causing the traffic fatality.
• Responds to traffic accidents and requests any additional assistance such as tow-trucks, emergency medical assistance, etc.; may direct traffic.
• Photographs traffic accidents and accident vehicles; gathers principal evidence, interviews drivers, witnesses and passengers; determines conditions leading up to accident; conducts tests to estimate speed of vehicles at time of accident.
• Verifies driver license and vehicle registration via radio with Records/Teletype Division; calls for sworn officer assistance when police powers are necessary.
• Performs vehicle inspections; performs download of Event Data Recorder (black box).
• Secures crash scene and preserves evidence collected for investigation of the accident.
• Conducts interviews with accident victims in the hospital; issues traffic citations.
• Conducts follow-up on hit and run accident investigations.
• Completes written accident reports; testifies in matters brought before the court.
• Consults with and provides information and assistance regarding accidents or traffic homicide investigations to Police Officers, other Accident Investigators, other police personnel, news media, and the general public.
• Collects Latent Prints and DNA samples.
• Prepares search and arrest warrants for Judge to sign.
• Prepares Subpoena Duces Tecum to obtain medical records.
• Initiates and participates in field training programs for Hit and Run Accident and Homicide Investigators; conducts formal on-the-job training in accident investigation techniques.
• Coordinates fatal accident reports and information with various agencies.
• Operates a city vehicle; inspects and reports equipment and vehicle for damage or loss.
• May assist Fire-Rescue personnel by ensuring injured persons received the appropriate emergency medical assistance, i.e., CPR, Advance First-Aid techniques.
• Attends meetings, conferences and workshops to convey and/or…