Municipal Citation Technician

Municipal Citation Technician

Salary

$20.19 - $26.25 Hourly

Location

City Hall, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

01287

Department

Office of Public Safety

Opening Date

07/31/2026

Closing Date

8/7/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

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Summary Objective

The Municipal Citation Technician manages, reviews, and processes civil citations and automated school-zone speed enforcement under Florida's HB 657, ensuring compliance with statutory windows and criteria. This role is responsible for reviewing photos and videos, validating detected speed violations (driver at least 10 mph over limit), issuing notices of violations when appropriate, representing the city at all legal hearings and proceedings involving speed cameras, and supporting program integrity, public awareness, and reporting protocols.

This class works under close to general supervision according to set procedures but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Serve as the primary point of contact (POC) for all school zone speed safety program needs and issues. Answers calls and addresses customer requests/complaints expeditiously.
• Communicate and coordinate with the City's vendor on all speed camera issues.
• Generate reports utilizing the data within the vendor software.
• Examine still images and video from speed detection systems.
• Determine if a violation occurred only during legally authorized timeframes and indicating such in the database.
• Validate vehicles traveled >10 mph over posted speed limit (school zone or other posted) and capture clear evidence of vehicle, license plate, date/time/location.
• Prepare the standardized evidence packet for all magistrate hearings.
• Represent the City at all Magistrate hearings.
• Request UTC numbers when appropriate and to ensure proper issuance of Uniform Traffic Citations.
• Prepare the standardized evidence packet for all magistrate and traffic court proceedings.
• Represent the City at all School Zone Speed Safety court proceedings.
• Reviews and processes municipal civil citations.
• Maintains a comprehensive filing system for accurate and thorough record keeping.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION ANDEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Two (2) years of administrative support experience in a public safety/law enforcement environment or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Possess Florida STEP (Specialized Traffic Enforcement Program) Certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• In lieu of the Florida STEP be a Certified Law Enforcement Officer or Retired Law Enforcement Officer

• Minimum 3-5 years of administrative or technical experience in traffic enforcement or compliance, including:

• Handling evidence-based automated enforcement systems.

• Processing violation issuance and managing formal proceedings or hearings.

• Experience reviewing photographic/video evidence and familiarity with state traffic statutes is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, Work Environment and Work Hours

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to speed and traffic laws
• Ability to explain HB 657, traffic laws and speed camera laws clearly and courteously to the public
• Ability to remain calm and professional during interactions with frustrated vehicle owners and callers
• High attention to detail to identify violations, vehicle tags, and violations of speed laws
• Ability to communicate and deal effectively with the public and other City employees
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercising good judgement
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, city employees, vendors, and the general public.
• Ability to resolve customer issues while maintaining a professional and calm demeanor.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Good presentation skills to present information on behalf of the city at various hearings and meetings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs mostly inside work that involves sitting for extended periods of time and the ability to lift up to 10 lbs.

WORK HOURS:

Full-time position, working 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday (May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays to meet the business needs of the City.)

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS:

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job.

Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

The City of Deerfield Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Note: During emergency conditions, all City employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as hurricane, or other emergency situations and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.

The City of Deerfield Beach values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

Applications to the City of Deerfield Beach are reviewed as received. Early application is encouraged, as this posting may close at any time.

CITY OF DEERFIELD BEACH 2026 BENEFITS SUMMARY

HOLIDAY LEAVE

Twelve (12) days shall be the days observed by all City employees as holidays and the one (1) personal leave day shall be taken at the employee's discretion with permission of the Department Director or their designee (once each calendar year)

New Years DayLabor DayMartin Luther King Jr. DayVeterans DayPresidents DayThanksgiving DayMemorial DayDay Following Thanksgiving DayJuneteenthChristmasIndependence Day Day preceding or following Christmas Day as designated by the City Manager

VACATION LEAVE

Employees start to accrue vacation leave effective at the start of the first full month of employment based on the following schedule:

Service TimeLeave Accumulated Annually HoursMaximum Accrual Hours0 - 48 months96 hours per year19249 - 108 months112 hours per year224109 - 168 months136 hours per year272169 months and over 176 hours per year352

SICK LEAVE

Employees start to accrue sick leave effective at the start of the first full month of employment. Employees sick days shall be credited at the rate of eight (8) hours or one (1) working day for each month of completed service.

RETIREMENT PLAN

The City provides a defined contribution plan under Section 401(a) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. The City contributes eight percent (8%) of your salary as an employee, and you as an employee contribute four percent (4%) of your salary. The City has a 5-year Vesting Schedule. Vesting refers to your ownership of the money in your account. Based on your period of service completed you are gradually vested in your employer contributions: 20% in 1 year, 40% in 2 years, 60% in 3 years, 80% in 4 years and 100% upon the completion of 5 years of service.

Employees may also make voluntary contributions to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, up to the annual limit as defined by the IRS.

EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM

Full-time employees are eligible to receive educational reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate coursework according to the following criteria and schedule of benefits. Employees who have completed their one (1) year of employment are eligible to participate in the Educational Reimbursement Program. With approval of the course(s) and subject to availability of funds, employees may be eligible for reimbursement (other than Masters Degree program courses) of 100% for a grade of A, 90% for a grade of B, and 75% for a grade of C. The City will provide reimbursement up to a maximum of $5,250.00 per tax (calendar) year based on current federal taxation requirements and limits, or as may be modified in future years. Per IRS regulations, tax-free benefits under an education assistance program are limited to $5,250 per employee, per year.

ANNUAL EVALUATIONS

An annual evaluation will be given on the anniversary date of employment. Annual evaluations are eligible for merit increases to commensurate with the City's pay for performance policy of up to 3%.

DISCOUNT PROGRAMS

The City offers a variety of discount programs. The following are some areas for available discounts: Tickets at Work, Government Car Rental, Tri-Rail EDP Discount., and etc.

WELLNESS PROGRAMS

Employees on the Citys medical plan may participate in the City's Wellness Program to help offset the cost of their medical premiums. For new hires, points toward the Wellness Program can be accumulated starting from your date of hire through the last day of the year. Existing employees may begin participating in the program at any time. Please note, points will only be tallied on a calendar-year basis.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS

The City of Deerfield Beach provides group insurance benefits to eligible employees. The Employee Benefit Highlights Booklet provides a general summary of the benefit options as a convenient reference.

2026 Employee Benefits Highlights

Please note, the benefits listed above are subject to change. Full descriptions of each benefit listed may be found in the Employee Benefits Highlight Booklet, Employee Personnel Rules and Regulations, applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement, or by contacting Human Resources and Risk Management at 954-250-4107 or web.hr@deerfieldbeach.com

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Some College
• Associates Degree/Trade School/Certification
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

02

This position requires a minimum of two (2) years of administrative support experience in a public safety/law enforcement environment or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Which of the following best describes your experience as indicated above? Your response must be validated by the information provided in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of your application and will be verified by Human Resources if selected.

• Less than 6 months
• More than 6 months but less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more

03

Do you have a valid Florida STEP (Specialized Traffic Enforcement Program) Certification? (If Yes, please attach to application)

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess one of the following qualifications in lieu of the Florida STEP certification: Certified Law Enforcement Officer or Retired Law Enforcement Officer?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have possession of a valid Florida drivers license with an acceptable driving history? (must remain valid throughout employment)

• Yes
• No

06

Has your drivers license ever been suspended, cancelled or revoked for any reason in the past 7 years?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have administrative or technical experience in traffic enforcement or compliance, including handling evidence-based automated enforcement systems and processing violation issuance and managing formal proceedings or hearings? Your response must be validated by the information provided in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of your application and will be verified by Human Resources if selected.

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have experience reviewing photographic/video evidence and familiarity with state traffic statutes? Your response must be validated by the information provided in the WORK EXPERIENCE section of your application and will be verified by Human Resources if selected.

• Yes
• No

09

Have you previously applied to this or any other position with the City of Deerfield Beach?

• Yes
• No

10

If yes, please state the position(s) and dates applied.

11

Where did you hear about this job opportunity?

• Governmentjobs.com
• LinkedIn
• Social Media
• Deerfield-beach.com
• Word of Mouth
• Other

Required Question

Employer City of Deerfield Beach

Address 150 NE 2nd Avenue

Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33441

Website http://www.deerfield-beach.com