What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traffic Services Officer position at City of Springfield, MO?
Description
The Springfield Police Department is seeking a dedicated and proactive Traffic Services Officer to join our dynamic team and make a tangible impact in our community. This is a full-time, civilian position that provides a variety of traffic services for the City of Springfield including parking control and enforcement, handling abandoned vehicles, and assists Police Officers in controlling traffic.
This position is a great first step into a career in Law Enforcement. The Springfield Police Department is committed to providing quality service to our community through personal integrity, fairness, open communication and a helpful attitude.
What you'll do:
- Responding to calls for service concerning parking violations, abandoned vehicles and patrolling areas to enforce parking regulations on public streets, parking lots, and special parking districts.
- Assist with directing traffic at accident scenes and special events.
- Spend a majority of your time out in the community and being available to answer public inquiries regarding parking regulations and direction the public to appropriate resources.
- Strong multi-tasking, communication, and customer service skills.
- Initiative, high attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills.
- Good knowledge of community streets and parking areas.
- Teamwork: our team collaborates regularly and cross trains.
- Benefits: pension & health insurance provided at no cost to the employee, generous leave time, free gym with upgraded equipment, and more!
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Professional Development: we want our employees to grow through training, tuition reimbursement, and more.
- Monday - Thursday 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Tuesday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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**We are accepting applications until 10/17/2025**
Qualifications and Requirements
Experience, Education, and Training
- 30 hours of college credit in any area of discipline from an accredited college;
OR
- 2 years of employment experience dealing directly with the public.
PREFERRED
- Computer experience.
Licensing/Certification
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
Functions
For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.
Other Requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet
The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.
Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.
All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.
