Metropolitan Transportation Authority Careers

JOB TITLE:                        MTA Police Captain 

SALARY:                            $181,370 (salary non-negotiable)        

DEPT/DIV:                         MTA Police Department                        

SUPERVISOR:                  Deputy Inspector or above                 

LOCATION:                       Various (locations within the MTA service area)                          

HOURS OF WORK:          10 Hour shifts, 4 days a week with 3 consecutive rest days.

This position is represented by COA and is subject to a one- year probationary period*

SUMMARY

To supervise, coordinate and review a designated shift and/or staff of uniform personnel and, in some cases support staff, in various commands or districts in a specific geographical or functional area of responsibility.  The captain is accountable for all matters relating to their assigned district of operations, including but not limited to security, emergency calls, investigations, crowd control, and assistance as may be required by a police presence in order to assure the safe and effective transportation of our customers and employees.

RESPONSIBILITES

• The position of Captain will supervise, direct, and oversee all Police operations within their assigned area. The captain will be accountable to ensure that the staff is fully trained in all laws and amendments to those laws that exist in the geographic District or service area they are assigned to.
• The Police Captain will (depending on assignment) assign and review work of office service support staff including security, and other routine law enforcement support activities.
• The Police Captain will be accountable to respond to major incidents and emergencies on a 24 hour / seven-day basis.
• The incumbent will schedule, prepare, and may instruct departmental training sessions.
• The Police Captain will interpret regulations, ordinances, laws, and codes for their staff.
• The incumbents will develop, evaluate, and review strategies tailored to the district to reduce crime and limit confusion at the same time striving to increase customer and employee sense of security.
• The incumbents will develop a close working contact with the police forces of the State, City, and local town police departments within our service area, and the management of the MTA Agencies to implement coordinated action plans with them to address potential and actual criminal activity and coordinated emergency / disaster responses.
• The Police Captains will maintain close working relationships with key community officials in the area served, to establish a relationship of trust and understanding with the community and to increase sensitivity to local issues.
• The Police Captains will assure that the policies and objectives of the Chief of Police are clearly understood and followed by the District command and uniformed staff. The Captains will keep their immediate supervisors fully aware of any and all issues in the field that may impact the Department. The Captains will also as MTA employees be familiar with the policies and procedures of the MTA and will be accountable to same.
• The Police Captains will perform any and all related police duties as assigned to maintain an effective and professional police force.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Internal applicants must currently hold the rank of Lieutenant to apply for the position and be in the rank of lieutenant for 6 months to be considered for appointment.  * The one (1) year probationary period is waived for internal applicants with more than one (1) year experience in the position of Lieutenant at the time of appointment.
• Internal applicants, a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• External applicants must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in the rank of Lieutenant. 
• External applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. A graduate degree, PhD, and Juris Doctor are preferred.
• External applicants will qualify only if their sworn experience is from a NYS DCJS Certified Police Department and they have non- expired certificates attesting to successful completion of the basic course for police officers. 
• Flexibility to work various tours as well as different work locations based on the need of the Department
• Applicants need to have a proven thorough knowledge and understanding of principles of police and court administration, court rulings and ability to apply this knowledge to police and civil operations within their district.
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures of the MNR, LIRR and Transit operations preferred.
• Should have a basic understanding of police computer systems and crime analytics.
• Knowledge of NYS and Conn. Penal Law, Criminal Procedure, Family Court, Vehicle and Traffic Laws, Railroad Law, and local, counties, town, and village ordinances of the district to which they work.
• Must possess strong communication skills.

Applicants who meet the above listed qualifications may be considered for additional steps in the process, which include participation in a panel interview.  Applicants are not guaranteed appointment to the rank of Police Captain, 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.