Extra Duty Police - Norfolk

Hampton Roads Transit•Norfolk, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Hampton Roads Transit is looking for dynamic, customer service oriented, and energetic people to become part of a committed team providing excellent and effective public transportation to the Hampton Roads region. We offer unmatched benefits and competitive wages in a stimulating and rewarding environment. This role involves policing HRT property working extra duty for HRT as a Norfolk police officer on “The Tide” or other areas in Norfolk every day or as needed. The officer will prevent crimes and security incidents at all HRT facilities, protect all HRT assets, and investigate and document incidents. The position provides security and code enforcement to support the light rail system as per regional directive and performs ordinance enforcement duties during operating hours on a schedule approved by the HRT Security Manager. The officer will patrol within The Tide light rail vehicles and on station platforms, assist in inspecting passengers for valid fare media, issue citations for fare evasion and other ordinances, provide customer assistance, and notify HRT Central Control of emergency incidents. The officer will also provide random, mobile security patrols at VMSF Park-and-Ride lots and prepare reports of security incidents or daily logs. Additional duties include providing other security services as necessary throughout the city of Norfolk, completing HRT-prescribed training, and assuring all security issues are documented. The role also assists in security-related personal problems and enforces HRT parking policy at park and rides. Security may be provided at HRT Commission meetings, and the officer will manage records in compliance with HRT policies.

Requirements

Current certification as a Norfolk police officer in the City of Norfolk
Three years of security or law enforcement work as a sworn officer.
Possess a valid Driver's License issued from jurisdiction of residence.
Acquire a Virginia Driver's License within 60 days after the date of hire (in instances when an out of state license is not the applicant's current state of residence).
Must be at least 21 years of age and be a US Citizen that has never been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with staff and the public, to understand and follow standard operating procedures, to perform duties in a professional manner and appearance, to write and investigate required reports; to make independent and good judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures.
Knowledge and understanding of state, local and federal criminal statutes affecting police/security work of Hampton Roads Transit.
Ability to communicate with all personnel.
Ability to work under pressure and otherwise stressful situations.
Skill in miscellaneous computer applications (e. g., word processing, excel)
Proficiency in using computer systems and the listed software applications associated with performance of assigned work is essential.
Basic problem-solving skills associated with software applications used is expected.
Software usage relevant to job duties will be evaluated.
Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one’s self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm.
Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures and policies.
Take an active part in reporting unsafe conditions and any hazards within the workplace to their Supervisor, Manager and/or the Safety Department.

Nice To Haves

Additional training will be provided by HRT to familiarize them with potential electrical hazards and train operation in the HRT system.

Responsibilities

Policing HRT property working extra duty for HRT as a Norfolk police officer on “The Tide” or other areas in Norfolk every day or as needed.
Prevent crimes and security incidents at all HRT facilities.
Protect all HRT assets from all crimes and investigates and documents incidents daily in daily log.
Provide security and code enforcement to support the light rail system as per regional directive.
Provide ordinance enforcement duties, during the hours of operations, on a schedule approved by HRT Security Manager.
Patrol within The Tide light rail vehicles and on station platforms.
Assist in inspect passengers for valid fare media in accordance with established procedures.
Issue citations for fare evasion and other ordinances.
Provide customer assistance to passengers.
Notify the HRT Central Control by radio (issued by HRT) of emergency incidents, etc.
Provide random, mobile security patrols at the VMSF Park-and-Ride lots.
Prepare reports of security incidents and or daily log and provide the reports to The HRT security police supervisor and or HRT Security Manager.
Provide other security services as necessary, throughout the city of Norfolk that may include bus transfer station, HRT ferries or other areas that require off duty officers.
Successfully completed a training course prescribed by HRT.
Assure that all security issues are properly documented in daily log.
Assists in any security related personal problems.
Enforces HRT parking policy at park and rides.
May provide Security at HRT Commission meetings.
Manage records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policies and Procedures.