REVISED_MTA Police Sergeant

Maryland Department of Transportation•Baltimore City, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The MTA Police Sergeant is responsible for assisting in the development, supervision, education, and direction of subordinate police personnel. The employee reports directly to the Lieutenant. The employee works primarily in the field, which subjects the employee to handle life-threatening situations, and exposes the employee to hazardous situations and harsh environment conditions. Employees should adhere to all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements to support a safe and healthy working environment. Employees may attend and participate in safety meetings, be aware of hazards in their work area, and should report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately. To support a safe and healthy work environment, employees must refrain from willful violations of safety rules and procedures, reckless and negligent behavior, involvement in criminal activities, and the misuse of drugs or alcohol. Failure to adhere to this requirement may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. Employees may only perform work for which they have the appropriate safety training.

Requirements

Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate acceptable to the Maryland State Board of Education as described in the Police Training Commission regulation.
Three (3) years of experience as an MTA Police Officer.
Must be a certified Field Training Officer (FTO).
Possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
Possess or obtain police officer certification issued by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission in accordance with Public Safety Article, Sections 3-209 through 3-218 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
Minimum selection standards for police officer certification are established by the Police and Correctional Training Commission.
Employees are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.
Employees in this classification are considered Essential Employees and will be required to sign and agree to all policies and procedures relating to Essential Employee status.
Employees in this classification are required to bear firearms and to demonstrate practical knowledge and proficiency in the safe use and care of firearms on a periodic basis, as required by the Police Training Commission.
The employee is required to wear protective clothing such as a ballistic vest.
Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Transportation Code of MD Regulations 11.02.11, testing for illegal Use of Drugs and Code of Federal Regulations 49- Federal department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Protocols and Federal Transit Administration Alcohol Testing Rules.
Must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) application (Form DTS-1).
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.