Overview
Join to apply for the TRANSIT SECURITY OFFICER role at VIA Metropolitan Transit.
Responsibilities
- Responds to calls for transit police service on any VIA owned and/or controlled property to include all Park and Ride facilities.
- Provides transit police services related to criminal and non-criminal matters on bus routes, at bus stop/shelters, on board buses and Paratransit vans.
- Performs additional duties in accordance with VIAs SAFE Operations on buses, at transit facilities and jointly with area law enforcement personnel.
- Investigates crimes, accidents, and incidents; arrests/detains suspects and violators; settles disputes; directs traffic; assists the public; issues VIA citations; performs other patrol activities.
- Interfaces with local police departments located within VIAs service area.
- Conducts preliminary investigations.
- Conducts security surveys.
- Develops crime prevention approaches/measures.
- Performs special assignments.
- Prepares a variety of reports for review such as investigation results, activities, status reports, etc.
- Other duties may exist.
Education and Experience
- High school education or G.E.D. and have successfully completed Peace Officer Academy. The hands-on application of knowledge, skills, and abilities portion of this academy will count as 6 months of experience. Additional college hours, law enforcement, or military experience preferred.
Additional Requirements
- Must have a valid current Texas Peace Officers license and be eligible and qualified to be commissioned as a VIA Police Officer, as per the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
- Must have a valid Texas driver license and a good driving record and be qualified to operate a VIA police vehicle.
- Must have approved handgun and show proficiency.
- Must have the ability to successfully complete joint law enforcement training programs and demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge, skills and abilities provided in the training program(s).
- Must have knowledge of the State Penal Code and procedures relative to criminal justice.
- Must possess above average communication skills, both verbal and written, and must be able to communicate clearly both in person and by two-way radio.
- Must have a good knowledge of all VIA services and be able to provide information on these services to the general public.
- Must have the ability to prepare and write accurate and detailed reports.
- Must have working knowledge of PCs and office software.
- Must tactfully and effectively deal with visitors, employees, and the community.
- Must be able to travel off property in company vehicles.
- Must be able to comply with dress and grooming codes.
- Must have mathematical skills to perform basic calculations.
- Must have the ability to adjust to the situation and quickly analyze the facts to arrive at a just and clear-cut decision.
- Must be able to maintain good work attendance.
- Safety Accountability Statement:
- Employees must consider safety in all tasks performed, as well as demonstrate safe judgment and decisions that not only maintain their own safety; but that of fellow employees and customers.
- Demonstrate a professional commitment to assure compliance with all organizational policies, practices and programs; related to safety, health, and system security.
- Employees have a responsibility to identify and report hazards, as well as potentially unsafe conditions, to your immediate supervisor or Safety Department.
- Employees are responsible, and required, to stop a job/task to prevent an unsafe incident or act from occurring. This acknowledges the threat of potential injury, property damage and the opportunity for better judgment to be used.
- Must support and comply with VIAs EEO policies and the Diversity Program.
Physical Requirements
- Physical ability required to be mobile, bend, stoop, stand, reach and have sufficient mobility and strength to occasionally subdue and restrain offenders.
Work Environment
- Inside and outside shift work with irregular hours. Work hours could involve early morning, evening, late, or overnight hours, weekends, holidays and/or split shifts.
- Work involves being around moving vehicles and exposure to dust, fumes, gases, noises, and extremes in temperature/humidity.
VIA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal opportunity to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
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