Police Officer, Right of Way Task Force
Description
INTERNAL JOB POSTING - ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE MTA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Job Title: Request for Consideration – Police Officer, Right of Way Task Force
Dept/Div:Eastern/Southern Regions Command & Northern Region Command
Supervisor:Commanding Officer of Eastern/Southern Region &/or Commanding Officer Northern Region
Location:Eastern/Southern Regions & Northern Region
Hours:Four, 10:16 hour tours, with Friday, Saturday and Sunday or Saturday, Sunday, Monday as rest days.
Summary:
The MTA Police Department is seeking applications from qualified Members currently in the rank of Police Officer who are interested in being considered for assignment in the Right of Way Task Force.
Responsibilities:
Typical tasks that are performed in the Right of Way Task Force include but are not limited to:
•Research patterns and trends affecting the ROW.
•Recommend measures to mitigate risks along the ROW.
•Collaborative efforts with MNR/LIRR to correct conditions of mutual concern.
•Homeless Outreach and effort with other agencies.
•Preparation and enactment of mitigation action plans.
Qualifications:
Interested members must possess the following qualifications/requirements to be considered for this position:
- Have a minimum of five (5) years of experience within the MTA Police Department.
- Working knowledge of the existing MTA Police Department Manual and applicable state laws.
- Good communication skills.
- Knowledge of Long Island Railroad and Staten Island Railway Territory.
- Strong computer skills including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Central Square.
- Ability to work with others as a team.
- Be self-motivated and goal-oriented and possess a good work ethic.
Please note that the above are minimum requirements and do not include all of the considerations the Department will take into account during the selection process.
Other Information
- Interested employees who meet the eligibility requirements will be invited to participate in a panel interview.
- Candidates should understand that they are not guaranteed an assignment with the Right of Way Task Force, 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.