Metro Transit Police Officers Job Description

Metro Transit Police Officers Job Description

Metro Transit Police Officers are responsible for the enforcement of laws, regulations, and ordinances for facilities owned, controlled, or operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. Metro Transit Police officers conduct this enforcement through a variety of tactics to include the deployment of uniforms and plainclothes. There are several specific units to include in the Metro Transit Police Department: Explosives Explosive Armament Detection Unit, K9, Special Response Team, Motorcycle Unit, and more. Unlike any other police agency in the country, the Metro Transit Police Department has jurisdiction and operates in the District of Columbia, the State of Maryland, and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Because of this jurisdiction, Metro Transit police officers serve a population of 3.2 million people in a 1,500-square-mile transit area.

The Metro Transit Police Department provides an annual starting salary of $ 57,170.00. In addition, the Metro Transit Police Department is affluent to include health, dental, group life insurance, paid leave, annual and sick leave, 457 deferred compensation plans and metro transit retirement plans, as well as tuition reimbursement, flexible expense accounts, Offers benefit packages. And free transport on Metrobus and rail.

Based on years of experience and qualifications, lateral police officers, military personnel, and college degree recipients may receive a higher salary of up to $ 70,522. Apply today and become eligible for the $ 10,000 signature bonus !!

Service Occupational Codes (SOC)/ MOS

The lateral transfer will be considered for candidates with military occupational skills and/or service occupational codes (SOC) listed below.

Branch MOS/ SOC and/ or Military Function US Air Force Security Forces, Combat Control, Combat Rescue Officer, Pararescue, Tactical Air Control Party Specialist, Special Operations US Army 11B, 11C, 18B, 31B, 31K US Marine Corps 5800,5811, 5812, 5813, 5814, 5816, 5819 US Navy 001509, 002650, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2099, 90IT, 90IU, 90MP, 9545, MA Master-At-Arms US Coast Guard 741

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or possession of a general equivalency diploma (GED)

Experience

May be advanced to the next grade level provided he/she has taken and passed any required written or practical tests, acquired any required certifications, and has met acceptable fitness for duty, work record, and job performance requirements.

• Level TP I
  • Must be at least 21 years old on the date of appointment. This is entry-level.

• Level TP II
  • Two (2) years’ experience as a Metro Transit Police Officer I or related role
• Level TP III
  • Five (5) years’ experience a Metro Transit Police Officer I & II, or related role

Certification/Licensure

• Valid driver’s license from the jurisdiction of residence  

Preferred

Medical Group:

If necessary, satisfactorily complete a medical examination for this condition. The incumbent should be able to perform the required work with or without proper accommodation.

Mission Essential Designation:

According to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), the work is considered critical to the mission’s essential tasks. In the event of an authorized office closure or service suspension due to severe weather, natural disaster, fire, operational emergency or related incidents, people in this role may need to report or continue.

Job Summary:

The Metro Transit Police Officer protects the life, safety, and welfare of transit patrons and employees, enforces laws and regulations, investigates crimes under the authority or under controlled facilities, and protects the authority’s revenue. The incumbent acts as a police officer with full oaths and arrests powers in transit areas. Metro Transit Police officers must obtain and maintain police certification in the Commonwealth of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. This situation requires a significant element of personal risk. Additionally, this situation requires an efficient honest, and efficient performance of duties under minimal direct supervision.

Job Levels: At each successive grade level of this job (i.e. 8722 TPI, 8723 TP II and 8724 TPIII), the incumbent is expected to demonstrate increased, distinguishing levels of proficiency and efficiency in knowledge, skills and abilities when performing the assigned duties and essential functions described in this job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Investigates crimes or incidents, preserves evidence, identifies witnesses and protects the crime scene pending the arrival of investigating officer(s) and supervising official(s).
• Responds to calls for police matters, disaster and emergency incidents. Performs rescue functions involving accidents, emergencies and disasters. Assume initial command; establishes a command post and implements the Incident Command System; may act as On-Scene Commander until such time that a higher-ranking official arrives on the scene.
• Assists transit patrons to include providing information and emergency first aid including cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Patrol authority facilities to ensure order and prevent crime.
• Endures verbal and mental abuse when confronted with hostile views and opinions of criminal defendants, suspects, arrestees and other people encountered in an antagonistic environment.
• Restrains a criminal suspect, assailant, or perpetrator, forcibly if necessary using handcuffs and other restraints subdue resisting arrestees using maneuvers and resort to the use of hands and feet and other approved devices in self-defense.
• Pursues fleeing suspects and performs rescue operations and other duties which may involve quickly entering and exiting secured areas, lifting, carrying, and dragging heavy objects, climbing up and down elevated surfaces, climbing through openings, jumping over obstacles, crawling in confined areas, and using body force to gain entrance.
• Performs searches of people, vehicles (buses, trains, cars, etc.) mail, items objects capable of concealing contraband. Engages in tasks to include foot patrolling, and physically inspecting buildings, stations, doors, elevators, windows, bus divisions, service yards and other areas to ensure they are secure.
• Reviews and comprehends both legal and non-legal documents, including the processing of such documents as medical instructions, commitment orders, summons and other legal writs. May be required to conduct visual and audio surveillance for extended periods of time. 
• Performs crisis prevention, including counseling, suicide prevention, recognizing abnormal behavior and taking appropriate action.
• Prepares investigative and other reports, including sketches, using appropriate grammar, symbols and mathematical computations, and does filing by alphabetizing and labeling. Gathers information in criminal and administrative investigations by interviewing and obtaining statements of victims, witnesses, suspects, and confidential informants and exercises independent judgment in determining when probable cause exists to recommend arrest, warrants or disciplinary action is required. Testifies in court relative to specific findings as required.
• Detects and collects evidence and substances that provide the basis of criminal offenses or administrative violations; also detects the presence of conditions such as smoke, unusual or excessive noise, and odors. Takes photographs and obtains a legible set of inked fingerprints of arrestees, and suspects.

The essential duties listed are not intended to limit the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

• Skills and/or behavioral assessment
• Personal interview
• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
• Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
• Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety-sensitive positions)
• Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All eligible applicants will receive consideration for employment in relation to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This post is a declaration of vacant posts under recruitment. It is not intended to change the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.

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