NEOGOV · 6 hours ago
Civilian Crash Investigator - Police
Burlington, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$39K/yr - $63K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Civilian Crash Investigator for the Burlington Police Department, a nationally accredited law enforcement agency in North Carolina. The role involves investigating minor motor vehicle collisions, writing crash reports, directing traffic, and providing administrative support to ensure public safety during incidents.
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Responsibilities
Investigate traffic accidents that involve property damage
Provide assistance at the scene by calling for wreckers, ambulances, fire personnel, or law enforcement as needed
Help disabled motorists and arrange for the removal of abandoned vehicles that may be obstructing roadways
Direct traffic at accident scenes, road closures, or when traffic signals are down
Set up traffic cones, barricades, or flares—sometimes over distances of up to 100 feet—to ensure safety at hazardous locations or crowd scenes
Report crimes in progress to the communications center while remaining uninvolved for safety
Use in-car computer systems to enter or retrieve information on wanted individuals, vehicle registrations, or driver’s license status
Maintain your assigned vehicle and all related equipment to ensure it’s always in proper working order and ready for use
May be called upon to testify in court as a witness based on observed incidents or investigative actions
Assist with various administrative support tasks to help keep daily operations running smoothly
Qualification
Required
Familiarity with police department policies, the City Code, and applicable NC General Statutes. Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and regulations effectively
Knowledge of traffic crash investigations, scene management, property handling, and investigative/interviewing techniques
Proficient in standard office procedures, computers, and relevant software applications, including Microsoft Office products
Strong written and oral communication, including proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships both within and outside the organization. Ability to apply public relations techniques with professionalism and courtesy
Skilled in preparing clear, accurate, and grammatically correct reports
Awareness of City streets, districts, landmarks, and police jurisdiction boundaries
Ability to observe, comprehend, retain, and accurately recall factual information
Capacity to make decisions and use good judgment in varying conditions, including emergencies
Ability to work in harsh weather and assist with tasks such as vehicle removal from traffic
Maintains strict confidentiality in handling sensitive information
High School Diploma or GED Equivalency
One year of work experience in police work, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid North Carolina Driver's License
NC DCI Certification or ability to obtain within first six (6) months (Modules 1, 2 and 3)
Preferred
CPR Certification
Benefits
Paid vacation and sick leave
Ability to transfer North Carolina local government earned sick leave.
Paid holidays for New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
Enrollment in the Local Government branch of the North Carolina State Retirement System
Enrollment in Empower 401k
Health and dental insurance coverage for employee and children; spouses may be added to the policy if they are not offered coverage at their own place of employment
Voluntary enrollment in a Flexible Spending Plan
Life insurance
Long-term care insurance
Other voluntary insurances and deferred compensation plans
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
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