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Job Title: Request for Consideration – Sergeant, Internal Affairs Unit

Dept/Div: MTA Police Department, Office of Internal Governance

Supervisor: Commanding Officer, Internal Affairs Unit

Location: Various

Hours: Four (4) tours of Ten Hours and Sixteen Minutes (10:16) with Three (3) consecutive rest days

The Department is seeking qualified Sergeants who are interested in being considered for assignment to the Internal Affairs Unit. The primary goal of the unit is to ensure accountability, integrity, and ethical conduct throughout the Police Department. Internal Affairs Unit Sergeants will be assigned to administrative duties and work either four tours of ten hours and sixteen minutes with three consecutive rest days or three tours of twelve hours and twenty minutes with four consecutive rest days.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Maintaining and organizing case files and records of investigations.

· Maintaining Internal Affairs Databases and tracking status of investigations.

· Coordinate and maintain daily Internal Affairs schedules.

· Ensure necessary resources are available for the proper conduct of investigations.

· Scheduling interviews, managing evidence and confidential records.

· Act as a liaison to the MTAPD PBA, outside legal counsel and other entities to ensure open lines of communication are available.

· Liaising with MTA Legal team and/or MTA Inspector General Office to ensure proper handling of legal aspects related to internal investigations such as subpoenas, depositions, or other legal inquiries.

· Conduct random quality assurance audits as directed by Commanding Officer OIG.

· Prepare reports and summaries for IA Commanders, MTA Command Staff, and the Chief of Police.

· Provide administrative support to IA Commanders while they conduct investigations.

· Act as a liaison to other MTA Agencies when dealing with customer/employee complaints.

· Work with leave management unit on medical control and military leave issues.

· Conduct administrative assignments as directed by Commanding Officer OIG.

Qualified members must, at a minimum, have the following qualifications/requirements to be considered for appointment:

· Must have five (5) or more years law enforcement experience with the MTA Police Department at the time of appointment

· Must be a Sergeant at the time of appointment.

· Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

· Proficiency in preparing and presenting reports

· Working knowledge of New York State DCJS Accreditation Standards.

· Demonstrated administrative skills such as scheduling and record keeping.

· Must be able to uphold strict confidentiality standards within the unit.

· Knowledge of basic investigative procedures, experience with video and evidence collection preferred.

· Ability/willingness to work on-call schedule as needed/directed by Commanding Officer OIG.

· Ability/willingness to work Overtime assignments as needed/directed by Commanding Officer OIG.

· Ability to interact and communicate effectively with outside agencies such as the MTA Inspector General Office, MTA legal team and the PBA.

· Candidates who have substantiated discipline/suspension or who have a documented history of lateness or absenteeism not related to sickness or work injury may be removed from interview consideration or consideration for the position.

· Complete a "Candidate Application" (Form #69) and forward it to his or her immediate supervisor who shall complete the applicable sections and then forward the form through the chain of command.

· Successfully complete a panel interview

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 within the Unit, even if they meet each of the above qualifications.

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.