Detroit Transportation Corporation is looking for a certified Michigan police officer for their Entry-Level Transit Police Officer position.
Entry-Level Transit Police Officer Job Description
Position Outline:
The position of Transit Police Officer will perform general law enforcement duties as outlined by the Detroit Transportation Corporation (DTC), Detroit Department ofTransportation (DDOT), and M-1 Rail (Q-Line). This officer is expected to but not limited to:
- Enforcement of traffic laws
- Issue tickets
- Appear in court
- Respond to accidents
- Properly apprehend violators of city ordinances or state statutes
- Convey detainees tactically to a designated location
- Respond to complaints by transit customers
- Protect the integrity of revenue on and throughout the system
Illustrative examples of work and environment:
- Deployment strategies include foot and car patrol, with an assigned patrol of facilities, bus, rail and train systems
- Police response to pedestrians, traffic control, accident scenes, incident containment, and crime prevention within the jurisdiction of the DTC, DDOT, and Q-Line
- Investigation of incident or crime with proper crime scene security and witness identification, preservation of evidence, documentation, and relay of information to investigative staff
- Maintain and encourage effective working relationships within the community as a public ambassador representing the DTC, DDOT, and Q-Line in a becoming and appropriate manner
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of:
- Law enforcement methods and equipment
- Applicable state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations
- Departmental rules and regulations
- Territory secured by OTC, DDOT, and Q-Line
Reasonable Knowledge of:
District, circuit, or other court rules and procedures
Ability to:
Function calmly and efficiently under conditions of stress
Deal with persons under great emotional stress and maintain control of the situation
Apply investigative techniques:
- Establish and maintain harmonious relationships with other employees and to deal tactfully with the public
- Quickly reach emergency situations within the jurisdiction and exercise proper judgment as a certified police officer
- Operate a motor vehicle as a certified police officer
- Exercise skill in the use of firearms and other weapons as a certified police officer
- Exercise skill in self-defense
- Assist citizens and transit patrons professionally, and render emergency first aid, including CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) when necessary
- Perform revenue protection duties with DTC, DDOT, and Q-Line systems, at all stations designated as a revenue collection facility
Requirements:
- US citizen aged 18 or greater, having successfully obtained a High School Diploma or GED. An associate degree or military experience is preferred.
- Must have a valid driving license and good driving record.
- Must be qualified to obtain or possess, a concealed pistol license (CPL).
- Must successfully pass a background investigation, to include verification of employment, education, criminal history, and driving record.
- Must successfully qualify with a firearm.
- Must be a certified police officer in the state of Michigan, with verification by the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards (MCOLES).
- The weight of the application process includes chiefs interview panel: 100%; psych evaluation: pass/fail; background investigation: pass/fail.
- At the time of the chiefs interview panel meeting, candidates are required to produce original paper degrees, transcripts, and MCOLES certification.
- At the time of appointment, applicants are required to pass a complete pre-employment medical examination including drug testing by a physician authorized by the DTC.
- Probationary period: appointees must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period before the appointment will be considered regular.
How to apply:
If you are interested in this Entry-Level Transit Police Officer position with the Detroit Transportation Corporation, please submit an application to applicant@thepeoplemover.com.
If you have additional questions or ideas, please contact Brenda Walker, Human Resources, Detroit Transportation Corporation/Detroit People Mover, at bwalker@thepeoplemover.com or (313) 224-2165.
detroit transportation corporation
535 Griswold, Ste. #400, Detroit, MI 48226
Main: (313) 224-2165
Fax: 313-628-0129
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