Test Your Crash Investigation Skills
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Which of the following is NOT a duty of the Civilian Traffic Crash Investigator?

  • Issuing parking citations
  • Assisting the State Attorney's Office in preparing for prosecution of traffic collision cases
  • Conducting arrests (correct)
  • Directing and controlling traffic as directed by a supervisor

    • What is the color of the uniform shirt worn by the Civilian Traffic Crash Investigator?

  • Dark blue
  • Light blue (correct)
  • White
  • Black

    • What is the level of education required for this position?

  • High school diploma (correct)
  • Associate's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Bachelor's degree

    • What is the minimum experience required for this position?

    <p>1 year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Civilian Traffic Crash Investigator's job?

    <p>Investigating automobile crashes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the color of the pants worn by the Civilian Traffic Crash Investigator?

    <p>Dark blue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the immediate supervisor for the Civilian Traffic Crash Investigator?

    <p>The District Support Division supervisor assigned to oversee the Traffic Section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for the individual to be hired for this position?

    <p>Passing a pre-employment polygraph examination and background investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the Civilian Traffic Crash Investigator when they respond to hit-and-run crashes?

    <p>Gathering physical evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a duty of the Civilian Traffic Crash Investigator?

    <p>Conducting arrests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the color of the uniform shirt worn by the Civilian Traffic Crash Investigator?

    <p>Light blue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the level of education required for this position?

    <p>High school diploma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum experience required for this position?

    <p>1 year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Civilian Traffic Crash Investigator's job?

    <p>Investigating automobile crashes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the color of the pants worn by the Civilian Traffic Crash Investigator?

    <p>Dark blue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the immediate supervisor for the Civilian Traffic Crash Investigator?

    <p>The District Support Division supervisor assigned to oversee the Traffic Section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for the individual to be hired for this position?

    <p>Passing a pre-employment polygraph examination and background investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the Civilian Traffic Crash Investigator when they respond to hit-and-run crashes?

    <p>Gathering physical evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which department oversees the Civilian Traffic Crash Investigator?

    <p>District Support Division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the uniform of the Civilian Traffic Crash Investigator?

    <p>Light blue uniform shirt with dark blue uniform pants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum educational requirement for the Civilian Traffic Crash Investigator?

    <p>High school diploma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What specialized equipment may the Civilian Traffic Crash Investigator be authorized to carry?

    <p>Expandable baton or OC spray</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Civilian Traffic Crash Investigator in relation to the State Attorney's Office?

    <p>They assist in preparing for prosecution of traffic collision cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What skills are required for the Civilian Traffic Crash Investigator?

    <p>Knowledge of traffic laws and ordinances, departmental practices, rules and regulations, basic math, principles, practices, and methods of crash investigations, geographic characteristics and social aspects of the city, and radio signals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Civilian Traffic Crash Investigator in relation to traffic control?

    <p>They direct and control traffic flows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the review process for the investigator's work?

    <p>Reviewed by the assigned Traffic Section supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Civilian Traffic Crash Investigator in relation to school crossing guards?

    <p>They cover vacancies created by school crossing guard absences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Job Description for Civilian Traffic Crash Investigator

    • The Civilian Traffic Crash Investigator investigates automobile crashes and handles traffic control.
    • This is a paraprofessional position and does not involve carrying firearms or making arrests.
    • The investigator's work is reviewed by the assigned Traffic Section supervisor.
    • The immediate supervisor for the Civilian Traffic Crash Investigator is the District Support Division supervisor assigned to oversee the Traffic Section.
    • The individual must have a high school diploma, experience in related work, traffic crash investigations, and public contact is preferred, and must pass a pre-employment polygraph examination and background investigation.
    • Knowledge of traffic laws and ordinances, departmental practices, rules and regulations, basic math, principles, practices, and methods of crash investigations, geographic characteristics and social aspects of the city, and radio signals are required.
    • Abilities include dealing courteously with the public, preparing clear and concise reports, working with minimum supervision, carrying out supervisor instructions, developing administrative, technical, and investigative skills, remaining calm under stressful conditions, diagramming crash scenes, directing and controlling traffic flows, and issuing parking citations.
    • Duties include responding to traffic crashes, gathering physical evidence, interviewing drivers, witnesses, and passengers, verifying driver's licenses and vehicle registrations, conducting a thorough investigation of traffic collisions, responding to hit-and-run crashes, completing all written documentation relating to crash reporting procedures, monitoring parking within the city limits and citing violators, assisting the State Attorney's Office in preparing for prosecution of traffic collision cases, participating in authorized and available training programs for assigned job duties and "on-the-job" skill enhancement, consulting and providing information and assistance regarding traffic crashes to police officers and other crash investigators, directing and controlling traffic as directed by a supervisor, answering calls for service and/or taking reports pertaining to specific incidents, covering vacancies created by school crossing guard absences, and performing other assignments as directed by supervisor.
    • The uniform of the Civilian Traffic Crash Investigator consists of a light blue uniform shirt with dark blue uniform pants.
    • The investigator will participate in periodic training related to their assigned job duties.
    • If authorized to carry any specialized equipment, such as an expandable baton or OC spray, training will be provided on such equipment prior to issue and refresher training will be provided in accordance with FDLE and accreditation standards.

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    Think you have what it takes to investigate traffic crashes? Test your knowledge and skills with our Civilian Traffic Crash Investigator quiz! This quiz will challenge your understanding of traffic laws, crash investigation techniques, and public interaction skills. You'll be presented with various scenarios and questions to test your ability to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and prepare clear and concise reports. Whether you're considering a career in this field or just interested in learning more, this quiz is for you!

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