Police Officer – Office of Policy Evaluation and Standards Compliance (OPSEC)
Description
Job Title: Police Officer – Office of Policy Evaluation and Standards Compliance (OPSEC)
Department/Division: MTAPD Administrative Services Bureau (ASB) /Professional Standards Division
Supervisor: Commanding Officer – Professional Standards Division
Work Location: 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 425
Hours of Work: Four tours of ten (10) hours and sixteen (16) minutes, with three (3) consecutive rest days.
SUMMARY
The Department is seeking applications from qualified Police Officers who are interested in being considered for an assignment of Police Officer – Office of Policy Evaluation and Standards Compliance
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establishes and maintains department accreditation for NYS and CT.
- Reviews and disseminates department orders, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
- Conducts legal and law enforcement policy research.
- Align policy updates with RMS workflows to ensure consistency between written procedures and system functionality.
- Work on redesign and standardization of the Patrol Guide, Administrative Guide, Detective Guide, and Special Operations Guide, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with best practices.
- Identify and correct issues, including but not limited to incorrect cross-references, inconsistent terminology, ambiguous definitions, subjective thresholds, formatting inconsistencies, and outdated external references.
- Conduct audits and analysis of all Department policy manuals, identifying inconsistencies, outdated or conflicting provisions, and gaps in policy coverage.
QUALIFICATIONS
Interested members must, at a minimum, possess the following qualifications to be considered for this position:
- Candidate must have completed their Probationary period.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Familiarity with law enforcement operations, procedures, and regulatory environments.
- Ability to work with tact, discretion, and sound judgement in handling sensitive or complex matters.
- Candidates who are classified as “Doctor Certified” or “Chronic Sick” or who have a history of substantiated discipline will be subject to review based on the underlying circumstances regarding classification and may be disqualified at any stage of the selection process.
- Successful completion of the panel interview
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the above requirements, the ideal candidate should possess some of the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in law, criminal justice, public policy, or related field.
- 5 years or more of completed law enforcement experience.
- Experience working in an administrative unit within the MTAPD.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Confidence in presenting on ongoing projects to executive leadership.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.
OTHER INFORMATION
Interested employees who meet the above-listed qualifications will be invited to participate in a panel interview. Candidates should understand that they are not guaranteed an assignment with the Office of Policy Evaluation and Standards Compliance (OPSEC), even if they meet 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.