Metropolitan Transportation Authority Careers

Description

INTERNAL JOB POSTING - ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE MTA POLICE DEPARTMENT

JOB TITLE: Inspector

DEPT/DIV: MTA Police Department

SALARY: $206,456

SUPERVISOR: Deputy Chief or Assistant Chief

LOCATION: Various (locations within the MTA service area)

HOURS OF WORK: 10 hour shifts, 4 days per week with 3 consecutive rest days

 Summary

The Department is seeking qualified employees who are interested in being considered for assignment to the rank of Inspector.

Responsibilities

Generally, Inspectors supervise and/or oversee the proper performance of police duty from subordinate members assigned to the various branches of the department; prepare investigations and reports on police conditions and activities; perform all additional functions prescribed for the rank by relevant laws, rules, procedures, orders or directives of the department; and perform administrative duties in department offices and commands, and also perform such other special assignments as directed by the Chief of Police.

The Inspector will be accountable for all matters within the assigned area of operations, including but not limited to supervision of subordinate ranks, administration, security, emergency calls, investigations, crowd control, critical incident management and any assistance as may be required by a police presence in order to assure a safe and secure environment for MTA customers and employees.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The Inspector will supervise, direct and oversee police operations within their assigned area of responsibility;
• 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 in which they are assigned;
• Depending on assignment, allocate and review work of administrative staff;
• Schedule, prepare, and when appropriate, perform departmental training sessions; 
• Interpret regulations, ordinances, laws and codes for their staff;
• Evaluate and develop strategies tailored to their specific area of responsibility in an effort to reduce crime and provide an overall sense of security to customers and employees within the MTA system;
• Develop a close working relationship with associate law enforcement and MTA agencies in an effort to provide the highest degree of police services on a regular basis, and to plan coordinated response to critical incidents;
• Establish close working relationships with community officials in their assigned area, in an effort to maintain the level of trust and understanding necessary to effectively perform MTA Police services for the benefit of all involved;
• Interact with subordinates to confirm that the policies and instructions of the Chief of Police are clearly understood and adhered to; 
• Be familiar with, and adhere to, the policies and procedures of the MTA where appropriate;
• Keep their immediate supervisors fully aware of any issues that may impact the Department;
• Perform police duties in a manner to support the MTA Police Department's vision, mission, and core values as outlined in the Department Manual.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates must, at a minimum, have the following qualifications/requirements to be considered for appointment: · A bachelor’s degree in law enforcement or a related area (or equivalent experience);
• Ten (10) years of law enforcement experience. 
• Currently in the rank of MTAPD Deputy Inspector to sit for an interview and must have completed 1 year in the rank of MTAPD Deputy Inspector to be promoted.
• Proven, thorough knowledge and understanding of principles of police administration, court rulings, and the ability to apply this knowledge to police operations within their district.
• A working knowledge of standard operating procedures of the MNR, LIRR, and Transit operations. 
• Demonstrated experience in collecting, analyzing, and presenting crime statistics to Department Executives, with the ability to translate data into actionable policing strategies.
• Demonstrated experience handling civilian complaints, including intake, review, investigation, and resolution in accordance with department policies and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to balance community and MTA employee concerns with departmental priorities.
• A basic understanding of police computer systems. Knowledge of NYS and CT Penal Law, Criminal Procedure, Family Court, Vehicle and Traffic Laws, Railroad Law, and local, county, town, and village ordinances of the district in which they are assigned. 
• Successfully complete a panel interview.
• 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.
• 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.

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 rank of Inspector, even if they meet each of the above qualifications.

How To Apply

Qualified employees can submit an online application by clicking on the 'APPLY NOW' button from either the CAREERS HOME page 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 On Line" guide under the Recruiting section of the page.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.