Traffic Enforcement Agent

At Assignment Level I, under supervision, Traffic Enforcement Agents patrol an assigned area in order to enforce laws, rules and regulations relating to movement, parking, stopping and standing of vehicles. They prepare and issue paper and electronic summonses for violations; prepare and issue summonses to vehicles and motorists; testify at administrative hearing offices and court; report inoperative or missing parking meters and traffic conditions requiring attention; prepare required reports; operate a motor vehicle; and operate portable and vehicle radios and other electronic equipment. At Assignment Level II, under general supervision, in addition to performing the duties described under Assignment Level I above, Traffic Enforcement Agents perform traffic direction tasks such as the following: direct and control traffic at assigned locations, maintain the efficient and safe flow of vehicles and pedestrians. All Traffic Enforcement Agents perform related work.
Special Working Conditions:
Traffic Enforcement Agents will be required to work rotating shifts, including Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and overtime, depending upon the needs of the service. The work week is 40 hours. Some of the physical activities performed by Traffic Enforcement Agents and environmental conditions experienced are working outdoors in all kinds of weather and patrolling on foot for long periods of time. (This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of this position.)

How To Qualify:
You will be given the test before we verify your qualifications. You are responsible for determining whether or not you meet the education and experience requirements for this examination prior to submitting your application. If you are found "Not Qualified," your application fee will not be refunded and you may not receive a score. (For more information see the Exam Site Admission section.)

Education And Experience Requirements:
By the date of appointment, you must have:
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization. If you were educated outside the United States, you must have your foreign education evaluated to determine its equivalence to education obtained in the United States. You will receive instructions from the Police Department during the pre-employment screening process regarding the approved evaluation services that you may use for foreign education. Driver License Requirement: By the time you reach 15 months in this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension(s) or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment. Assignment to Traffic Enforcement Agent Level III requires a W (tow truck) endorsement to your motor vehicle license. This license must not include any restrictions. Medical and Psychological Assessment: Medical and psychological guidelines have been established for the position of Traffic Enforcement Agent. You will be examined to determine whether you can perform the essential functions of a Traffic Enforcement Agent. Where appropriate, a reasonable accommodation will be provided for a person with a disability to enable him or her to take these medical and psychological

examinations, and/or to perform the essential functions of the job. Eligibles may have to pass an additional medical screening before assignment to Assignment Level III.
Drug Screening Requirement:
You must pass a drug screening in order to be appointed. Incumbents at Assignment Level III are subject to additional drug screening.
Special Patrolman Status:
Assignment to Traffic Enforcement Agent Level IV requires that you qualify for Special Patrolman status from the NYC Police Commissioner as governed by Administrative Code Section 14-106 and Chapter 13 of Title 38 of the Rules of the City of New York. This designation must be maintained for the duration of employment at Assignment Level IV. Consult the appointing agency's personnel office at the time of your assignment to Level IV for the qualifications for Special Patrolman Status.
Residency Requirement Advisory:
Under New York City Administrative Code Section 12-120, you might need to be a resident of the City of New York within 90 days of the date you are appointed to this position. Since residency requirements vary by title, appointing agency and length of service, consult the appointing agency's personnel office at the time of the appointment interview to find out if City residency is required.
English Requirement:
You must be able to understand and be understood in English.
Proof of Identity:
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, you must be able to prove your identity and your right to obtain employment in the United States prior to employment with an agency under the jurisdiction of the Commissioner, Department of Citywide Administrative Services.

The multiple-choice test for the Traffic Enforcement Agent position will be conducted at a computer terminal, and your score will determine your ranking on the eligible list. To pass, you must achieve a minimum score of at least 70%. The multiple-choice test may include questions which require the use of any of the following abilities: Deductive Reasoning: applying general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers. It involves deciding if an answer makes sense. Example: A Traffic Enforcement Agent might need this ability to enforce rules and regulations relating to movement, parking, stopping, and standing of vehicles. Information Ordering: following correctly a given rule or set of rules to arrange things or actions in a certain order. The rule or set of rules used must be given. The things or actions to be put in order can include numbers, letters, words, pictures, procedures, sentences, and mathematical or logical operations. Example: A Traffic Enforcement Agent might need this ability to follow the procedures when issuing summons and directing traffic correctly. Memorization: remembering information, such as words, numbers, pictures and procedures. Pieces of information can be remembered by themselves or with other pieces of information. Example: A Traffic Enforcement Agent might need this ability to reaccount incidents that happened in the field. Problem Sensitivity: being able to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. Problem sensitivity includes being able to identify the whole problem as well as the elements of the problem. Example: A Traffic Enforcement Agent might need this ability to monitor traffic flow and impediments, including, but not limited to on-street construction, manhole activity, or special events. Spatial Orientation: determining where you are in relation to the location of some object or where the object is in relation to you. Example: A Traffic Enforcement Agent might need this ability to direct and control traffic at assigned locations. Written Comprehension: understanding written sentences and paragraphs. Example: A Traffic Enforcement Agent might need this ability when reading traffic regulation signs to determine if a vehicle is in violation. Written Expression: using English words or sentences in writing so that others will understand. Example: A Traffic Enforcement Agent might need this ability to prepare reports.

Under New York City Administrative Code Section 12-120, you might need to be a resident of the City of New York within 90 days of the date you are appointed to this position. Since residency requirements vary by title, appointing agency and length of service, consult the appointing agency's personnel office at the time of the appointment interview to find out if City residency is required.