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INTERNAL JOB POSTING

Request for Consideration – Police Officer, PEER Team Coordinator Assistant

Position Information

Position Title: Police Officer – PEER Team Coordinator Assistant
Department/Division: Police Department / Administration Unit
Reports To: Commanding Officer, Professional Standards Division (PSD)
Work Location: 420 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10017
Schedule: Twelve (12) hour tours, three (3) days per week with four (4) consecutive rest days, or Ten (10) hour tours, four (4) days per week with three (3) consecutive rest days.

Position Summary

The Department is seeking qualified current members to be considered for assignment as PEER Team Coordinator Assistant. This position plays a critical role in supporting the Department's PEER Team Coordinator by coordinating PEER Team operations, ensuring compliance with established procedures, fostering team development, and maintaining effective communication between PEER Team Specialists, Department leadership, and mental health professionals.

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will:

• Ensure PEER Team Specialists adhere to all established PEER Team policies and procedures.
• Ensure PEER Team Specialists provide accurate and complete information to mental health clinicians for all peer support referrals.
• Schedule and coordinate PEER Team meetings on a semi-annual basis or as operationally necessary.
• Identify, coordinate, and schedule ongoing training opportunities for PEER Team personnel.
• Promote the wellness of PEER Team Specialists by monitoring for signs of burnout or compassion fatigue and conducting debriefings following significant incidents.
• Keep the Commanding Officer of the Professional Standards Division informed of issues that may impact the PEER Team or Department operations.
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with Department Command Staff and the Police Benevolent Association (PBA), by communicating PEER Team updates and enhancements as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience serving as a PEER Team Specialist.
• Working knowledge of the PEER Team Standard Operating Guidelines.
• Minimum of two (2) years of law enforcement experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Department policies, procedures, and the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• Willingness to commit to the assignment for a minimum of two (2) years.
• Successful completion of a panel interview.
• Submission of a completed Candidate Application (Form #69) through the Chain of Command.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates who have:

• Previous experience serving as a PEER Team Captain.
• Experience coordinating training, scheduling, or wellness initiatives.

Selection Process

Qualified applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be invited to participate in a panel interview. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee selection for assignment as PEER Team Coordinator Assistant.

Interested employees must complete Candidate Application (Form #69) and submit it to their immediate supervisor. Supervisors shall complete the appropriate sections and forward the application through the Chain of Command for consideration.

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.