Traffic Control Officer

As a Traffic Control Officer (TCO), you will perform pedestrian and traffic control and parking enforcement at either Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Serves in the Police Department in the Office of Public Safety at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Directs pedestrian and vehicular traffic to ensure public safety and enforces parking regulations. Performs related duties.

Responsibilities

Directs pedestrian and vehicular traffic to ensure public safety and enforces parking regulations; Prepares for duty by attending roll call and reviewing activity logs and other materials; Prepares and performs operator-level maintenance on equipment and vehicles; Provides pertinent information about incidents and equipment to supervisor and coworkers; Monitors and controls vehicular and pedestrian traffic at the Airport; Directs traffic or assists police officers in directing traffic; Helps cordon off areas and control crowds during peak periods or special circumstances; Patrols time zoned and/or restricted ground transportation areas; Issues administrative citations for violations; Monitors vehicles for transportation network company decals and trade dress identification; Arranges for towing or relocation of vehicles; Provides credible testimony in court; Maintains vigilance on patrol; Attends training to maintain proficiency; Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Ability to safely and effectively direct pedestrian and vehicular traffic; Ability to learn Virginia and County (Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun) traffic and parking regulations and apply to traffic control and parking regulation enforcement; Ability to acquire knowledge of and apply procedures and standards pertinent to the assignment; Ability to pay close attention to detail and observe surroundings to identify suspicious activity and enforce straightforward laws, ordinances, and regulations; Ability to provide effective customer service; Ability to interact with others in a businesslike manner; Ability to work under pressure and maintain self-control during peak periods, incidents, and emergencies; Ability to give credible testimony in court; Ability to perform basic analyses of data and information; Ability to speak and write effectively; Skill in using a computer and time and attendance system, with emphasis on software/systems used for traffic control and parking enforcement; A high school diploma or a Certificate of General Education Development (GED); A state driver's license in good standing

Nice to have

Experience directing vehicle traffic in a high-volume setting; Customer service experience in a high-volume setting