Transportation Engineer 12 (Traffic Operations Engineer) University Region
State of Michigan
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Traffic Control Officer
City of Detroit
Police Department
Location
Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Salary
$41,512 - $50,980
per year
Type
Closes
March 31, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves directing traffic, managing crowds at events, and helping with road safety during accidents or busy times in Detroit, all while working alongside police officers without doing full enforcement.
It's a hands-on role focused on keeping people and vehicles moving smoothly in a big city.
A good fit would be someone reliable, good with people, who stays calm under pressure and has basic experience following rules or working in public safety.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid State of Michigan driver's license
- Previous experience enforcing regulations (preferred)
- Ability to direct traffic and manage crowds during events or emergencies
- Willingness to testify in court and prepare reports
- Capacity to respond to accidents, provide road assistance, and call for backup as needed
- Must work under supervision of certified police officers
Full Job Description
Under general direction, ensures the safe movement of pedestrians, vehicles, and bicycles as needed during peak traffic times, during special events or at accident scenes. Traffic Control Officers may need to take appropriate enforcement action to maintain compliance with traffic laws and enforce parking regulations as needed. Traffic Control Officers will not engage in traffic enforcement duties but will engage in traffic and crowd control under the guidance of, and in conjunction with certified Police Officers and Supervisors.Requirements
• Directs traffic to promote continuous mobility and prevent gridlock.• Assists in traffic control during, before and after special events, in high congested areas and on unsafe roads.
• Assists in crowd management duties during large events.
• Responds to accidents or stranded motorists.
• Testifies in court.
• Calls for backup if needed.
• Provides road assistance to motorists and gives directions if necessary.
• Directs traffic flow and reroutes traffic in case of accidents or emergencies.
• Notifies supervisor or certified Police Officer of people who may have violated motor vehicle laws and pedestrian violations.
• Prepares required reports.
• Assists in parking enforcement as directed by the supervisor or certified Police Officer.
• Supports police when they are managing traffic incidents.
• Provides rolling road closures to hold traffic back to allow removal of debris, installation of temporary traffic management equipment and other purposes.
• Provides temporary road closures as directed by the supervisor or certified Police Officer
Qualifications
• High school graduation or G. E. D.• Previous experience with enforcing regulations is a plus.
- Valid State of Michigan Operator License.
Additional Information
Evaluation Plan
Computerized Assessment 35%
Interview 35%
Evaluation of Training, Evaluation and Personal Qualifications (T.E.P.)
30%
Total Interview, Technical Assessment and Evaluation of T.E.P: 100%
Additional points may be awarded for:
Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points
LRD; 01/17/2023
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