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INTERNAL JOB POSTING - ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE MTA POLICE DEPARTMENT

Job Title: Request for Consideration – Lieutenant, Emergency Services Unit 

Dept/Div:MTA Police Department/Special Operations Division

Supervisor:Commanding Officer, Special Operations Division

Location:Various

Summary:

The MTA Police Department is seeking qualified members of the department who are interested in being assigned to the Emergency Services Unit as a Lieutenant. 

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities of a Emergency Services Unit Lieutenant includes but is not limited to:

• Serves as a field and administrative commander within the MTAPD Emergency Services Unit.
• Supervises ESU Sergeants, Officers, and Specialized Teams.
• Ensures readiness of personnel and equipment, coordinating tactical, rescue, and hazardous incident responses across the MTA service region.
• Assign personnel to specialized tasks such as tactical operations, heavy rescue, hazardous materials response, or counterterrorism support.
• Review after-action reports and incident debriefings to assess operational effectiveness.
• Enforce departmental rules, regulations, and safety standards.
• Command or coordinate ESU response to high-risk incidents including armed subjects, barricaded persons, hostage situations, or active shooter events.
• Oversee specialized rescue operations such as vehicle extrications, confined space rescues, and rail/bridge/tunnel recovery incidents.
• Ensure ESU readiness for emergencies involving MTA facilities, tunnels, bridges, rail lines, and terminals.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies during large scale or multi-jurisdictional operations.
• Provide tactical and operational guidance to field supervisors during critical incidents.
• Ensure all ESU personnel maintain required certifications.
• Oversee training programs for ESU personnel in tactical operations, rescue techniques, hazardous materials handling, and counterterrorism response.
• Supervise inspection, maintenance, and inventory of ESU vehicles, weapons, rescue tools, protective gear, and specialized equipment.
• Coordinate joint exercises with regional emergency services, fire, and EMS agencies.
• Monitor overtime, staffing, grant funds, and resource allocation to maintain effective coverage.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Commanding Officer of Special Operations Division.

Qualifications:

Interested members must, at a minimum, possess the following qualifications/requirements to be considered for this position:

• Currently hold the rank of Lieutenant or the position of ESU Sergeant and currently on the Lieutenant promotional list within the MTA Police Department.
• Must have had previous experience working in the Emergency Services Unit.
• Must have substantial experience in tactical operations and emergency services.
• Must have completed department approved Emergency Services/Tactical Operations Training.
• Must have completed department approved training in technical rescue such as ropes, confined space, and vehicle extrications.
• Must have completed Emergency Medical Technician training.
• Completion of the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy or any part of preferred.
• NYDCJS General Topics Instructor Certification preferred but not required.
• Be willing to commit to three (3) years of service with the Emergency Services Unit.
• Skilled in planning, directing, and evaluating complex tactical or rescue operations.
• Proficiency in the use and maintenance of specialized equipment, vehicles, and protective gear.
• Physically fit to perform rescue, tactical, and emergency operations under demanding conditions.
• Commitment to ongoing training, professional development, and operational excellence.
• Demonstrated leadership, judgement, and decision-making ability.

Other Information:

Interested employees who meet the above listed qualifications will be invited to participate in a panel interview.  Candidates should understand that excessive sick occurrences or disciplinary history may disqualify them from sitting for a panel interview.

Candidates who have excessive sick records or disciplinary history may be denied the opportunity to sit for an interview.  Candidates should understand that they are not guaranteed an assignment with the Emergency Services Unit, even if they meet each of the above qualifications

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members to apply.