METRO Regional Transit Authority Police Officer
At METRO, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. This position is responsible for performing specialized work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws in the State of Ohio. The Candidate will maintain law and order and performs related assignments such as criminal investigations, crime prevention and perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of law enforcement services and activities. The Candidate will provide professional assistance to METRO staff in areas of expertise and coordinates with other Police and Federal agencies; ensures proper security coverage is maintained at all METRO's facilities on a continual basis; develop a culture of Safety and Security within METRO's organization, while perpetuating a customer service oriented outlook with all METRO'S contract security personnel. In addition, the Candidate will work with METRO's management and staff to identify Safety and Security risks and eliminate them. METRO RTA Transit Police Department is committed to the philosophy of community-oriented policing in dealing with the issues of the day.
Examples of Duties
- Oversees patrolling all METRO facilities and property.
- Enforces all federal, state, and local ordinances relating to public safety and welfare.
- Supervises and coordinates training programs designed to increase employee competency in Safety and Security practices and promote Safety and Security consciousness.
- Directs, implements and manages security policies throughout the agency.
- Oversees investigation of accident, injury and Safety and Security incident reports.
- Assists with the duplication of video records for all incidents, accidents and employee injuries.
- Directs communication with METRO's management and staff in identifying strengths and weaknesses within the realm of Safety and Security matters.
- Works with trainers on implementation of departmental training programs.
- Controls and files required reports.
- Demonstrates METRO'S core values at all times.
- Represents METRO in court appearances.
- Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
Typical Qualifications :
Physical Requirements
Job requires incumbent to stand, walk, sit, talk / listen and infrequently stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Work is performed in an outdoor environment 2 / 3 of the time.Experience and / or Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field from an accredited university or equivalent comparable training or experience.OPOTA Certified.Core Values : Teamwork
Demonstrating teamwork in and across departmentsTreating everyone with respectRecognize that the team is greater; much more than the collection of individual effortsSafety
Ensuring the safety of everyoneBelieving that every accident can be preventedHaving a constant eye to safety in all aspectsPeople Centric
Celebrating diversity / individual differencesTreating everyone fairlyValuing everyone : co-workers, customers, each other, stakeholdersService Excellence
Providing the best customer service to everyone, both externally and internallyRoutinely exceeding expectationsServing our customers and each otherIntegrity
Always demonstrating honesty, trust, character and fairness without compromising the truthShowing high regard for civility, equity / fairness and human dignityHaving the courage to do the right thingAction Ready
Sharing one goal, one missionKeeping commitmentsGiving more than is expected, willingly, without hesitation and without directionWhen applying, please provide any previous employer's contact information for up to the past 12 years.
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