Metro Transit Police Officer

Description

• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
• Restrains a criminal suspect, assailant, or perpetrator, forcibly if necessary using handcuffs and other restraints, subdues resisting arrestees using maneuvers and resorts to the use of hands and feet and other approved devices in self-defense.
• Prepares investigative and other reports, including sketches, using appropriate grammar, symbols and mathematical computations, and does filing by alphabetizing and labeling. Gathers information in criminal and administrative investigations by interviewing and obtaining statements of victims, witnesses, suspects, and confidential informants and exercises independent judgement in determining when probable cause exists to recommend arrest, warrants or disciplinary action is required. Testifies in court relative to specific findings as required.
• Investigates crimes or incidents, preserves evidence, identifies witnesses and protects the crime scene pending the arrival of investigating officer(s) and supervising official(s).
• Pursues fleeing suspects and performs rescue operations and other duties which may involve quickly entering and exiting secured areas, lifting, carrying, and dragging heavy objects, climbing up and down elevated surfaces, climbing through openings, jumping over obstacles, crawling in confined areas, and using body force to gain entrance.
• Performs crisis prevention, including counseling, suicide prevention, recognizing abnormal behavior and taking appropriate action.
• Assists transit patrons to include providing information and emergency first aid including cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Patrols authority facilities to ensure order and prevent crime.
• Responds to calls for police matters, disaster and emergency incidents. Performs rescue functions involving accidents, emergencies and disasters. Assumes initial command; establishes a command post and implements the Incident Command System; may act as On-Scene Commander until such time that a higher-ranking official arrives on scene.
• Performs searches of people, vehicles (buses, trains, cars, etc.) mail, items objects capable of concealing contraband. Engages in tasks to include foot patrolling, and physically inspecting buildings, stations, doors, elevators, windows, bus divisions, service yards and other areas to ensure they are secure.
• Review of a current motor vehicle report
• Reviews and comprehends both legal and non-legal documents, including the processing of such documents as medical instructions, commitment orders, summons and other legal writs. May be required to conduct visual and audio surveillance for extended periods of time.
• Detects and collects evidence and substances that provide the basis of criminal offenses or administrative violations; also detects the presence of conditions such as smoke, unusual or excessive noise, and odors. Takes photographs and obtains a legible set of inked fingerprints of arrestees, and suspects.

Requirements

• Valid driver¿s license from jurisdiction of residence
• Skills and/or behavioral assessment
• Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
• Endures verbal and mental abuse when confronted with hostile views and opinions of criminal defendants, suspects, arrestees and other people encountered in an antagonistic environment.
• Five (5) years¿ experience a Metro Transit Police Officer I & II, or related role
• Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
• Do 12 push-ups in 1 minute
• Complete 23 sit-ups in 1 minute
• Level TP II
• Complete a 1.5-mile run in 17 minutes and 54 seconds
• Level TP III
• Level TP I
• High school diploma or possession of a general equivalency diploma (GED)
• Two (2) years¿ experience as a Metro Transit Police Officer I or related role
• Must be at least 21 years old on date of appointment. This is the entry level.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive starting salaryof $74,505, a$20K signing bonus, robust benefits package, and the security of working within a respected and stable organization.
• Tuition reimbursement plan
• Paid military leave for training purposes
• Retirement after 25 years of service (no minimum age)
• Professional Growth: Our officer's benefit from continuous training and development, preparing them for increasing responsibilities and career advancement opportunities.
• Personal interview
• Provided uniforms and equipment
• Lateral Move Program: Having demonstrated excellence through your education, during your career and or work history, potential candidates have to opportunity to be considered for higher earnings up to $91,906. Qualified Laterals include Sworn Officers, Correctional Officers, Military and those with a Bachelor's Degree or higher education credentials.
• Paid holidays; accrued sick, annual, and compensatory leave
• Worker's compensation plan
• Permanent shifts/days off
• Deferred compensation annuity plan
• Free bus/rail transportation

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance