Traffic Enforcement Agents

Traffic Enforcement Agents perform work of varying degrees of difficulty in traffic enforcement areas.  When required, an agent issues summonses to illegally parked vehicles, directs traffic at an intersection, testifies at administrative hearing offices and court, prepares required reports, and may operate a motor vehicle.  Traffic Enforcement Agents at assignment level III are required to operate a tow truck.  At all assignment levels, personnel may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications:

1.  High School diploma or its educational equivalent.
2.  Candidates must successfully complete a psychological, medical and drug screening, and a background investigation.
3.  Candidates must possess a Driver's License valid in the State of New York.  Candidates for assignment level III must possess a towing endorsement in addition to their regular license.
4.  Candidates must be NYC residents within 90 days of appointment.

Salaries:

Level I   $29,217 ($33,600 after 2 years)
Level II   $36,210
Level III  $39,911
Level IV   $40,576

Base salaries are increased by overtime, night shift differential, uniform allowance, and holiday pay.  Benefits include paid sick and annual leave, medical, dental and optical insurance, pension, and deferred compensation, 401K and IRA options.

Advancement opportunities exist both within the Traffic Enforcement Agent title series and through promotion to Police Officer, if you meet the educational and citizenship requirements.

There is Computerized Testing scheduled for January 2, 2013- February 28, 2013.   Please visit the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services' website at: www.nyc.gov/dcas for further information regarding Computerized Testing/Filing.