Detective- Applicant Investigation and Processing Unit
Description
INTERNAL JOB POSTING- ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE MTA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Job Information
Job title: Request for Consideration: Detective- Applicant Investigation and Processing Unit
Dept/DIV: MTA Police Department – Professional Standards Division
Supervisor: Detective-Sergeant, Applicant Investigation and Processing Unit
Location: Various
Hours of Work: Three Consecutive Tours of twelve (12) hours and twenty (20) minutes with four (4) consecutive rest days.
Summary
The department is seeking qualified members from the rank of Police Officer who are interested in being assigned to the Applicant Investigation and Processing Unit.
Responsibilities
Detective- Applicant Investigation and Processing Unit responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive background investigations for both sworn Police Officer positions and civilian positions with the MTA Police Department.
- Conduct Panel Interviews to include dictating questions, accurately capturing candidate responses, and recording results.
- Prepare Summary Background Reports and Disqualification recommendations as directed by Unit Supervision.
- Respond to the personal residences of potential candidates and conduct adequate residence checks of the residences and the surrounding neighborhood.
- Liaise with Law Enforcement Agencies across the Federal, Local, and State enterprise to ascertain candidate status with said agencies and any relevant interactions.
- Attend recruitment events and act as a representative for the MTA Police Department and as an advocate for potential employment opportunities with the department.
- Maintain an investigative caseload as assigned by unit supervision and adhere to deadlines imposed to meet hiring goals.
- Collaborate with Human Resources Staff to assist in all steps of pre-employment hiring.
- Attend Physical Fitness Testing, often scheduled beyond regular business hours.
- Embrace emerging trends and efforts in Police Recruitment and Retention, and stay abreast of best practices to ensure an efficient and effective hiring process.
Qualifications
Qualified Candidates must, at a minimum, have the following qualifications/requirements to be considered for appointment.
- Three (3) completed years of Police experience with the MTA Police Department at the time of interview.
- Proficient in the full array of Microsoft Office applications.
- Advanced communication skills, including but not limited to being able to interact with representatives of other law enforcement agencies and receive information regarding candidates' experience in said agencies.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct themselves in a professional manner, represent the department in a positive light, and act in an appropriate manner with a limited need for close supervision.
- Possess the ability to conduct impartial background investigations consistent with the standing operating procedures of the Applicant Investigation and Processing unit.
The following qualifications are preferred:
- Previous experience in an administrative and/or investigative assignment within the MTA Police Department.
- Documented history of conducting pre-employment background investigations.
- Experience within the realm of Human Resources and/or Recruitment and Retention.
- Previous experience within Criminal Justice Administration.
- Demonstrated knowledge of DCJS Hiring Standards.
- Experience in conducting the MTAPD Physical Fitness Test for prospective candidates.
- Experience conducting MTAPD Panel Interviews for prospective candidates.
- DCJS General Topics Instructor certification.
- DCJS Criminal Investigators Course.
- Advanced training in conducting Background Investigations.
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 in the Applicant Investigations Unit, even if they meet each of the above qualifications. 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.
How to Apply
Qualified employees can submit an online application by clicking on the “APPLY NOW” button from either the CAREERS homepage or the JOB DESCRIPTION page.
For instructions on completing the online application, go to the MTA intranet site and click on the PeopleSoft Information hyperlink. From there, select the User Guides hyperlink to gain access to the “Viewing/Applying for Jobs Online” guide under the recruiting section of the page.
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.