PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER - PART TIME
About The Position
This uniformed position monitors the daily transportation security operations in accordance with company procedures in order to provide a safe, secure, and efficient public transportation services. The Public Safety Officer will spend the majority of time in the field patrolling in a marked MCTS Public Safety squad and facilities in cooperation with the third party contracted Transit Security Officers. The Public Safety Officers will respond to safety and security incidents and concerns, and coordinate with dispatch, route supervisors, law enforcement, and other third parties as needed. Overnight weekend shift: 10PM Friday night-10AM Saturday morning (12 hours) 10PM Saturday night-10 AM Sunday morning (12 hours) Day weekend shift: 10AM Saturday morning-10 PM Saturday night (12 hours) 10AM Sunday morning – 10 PM Saturday night (12 hours)
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in law enforcement, public safety, or a transit agency environment preferred.
- Five years’ experience as a certified law enforcement officer, Military service, Transit Security Officer, or Public Safety Officer is preferred.
- A two or four year degree in Criminal Justice, Police Science, or a related field is preferred
- Defense and Arrest Tactics (DAAT), Professional Communication, or Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Board (LESB) certification preferred.
- Knowledge of MCTS operations and policies.
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system, local, state, and federal laws.
- Knowledge of law enforcement policies and procedures.
- Ability to coach and support others.
- Skilled in computer operations, word processing, communications, and related software.
- Ability to manage conflict and balance competing interests from multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to develop and execute company strategies to attain outcomes for set goals.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently.
Responsibilities
- Respond to Safety and security incidents in the field.
- Coordinate with Transit Security Officers on security incidents to ensure a timely response and to maximize their security presence.
- Conduct high traffic intersection monitoring and bus stops.
- Complete Officer Security Reports as needed.
- Liaise with law enforcement to assist in apprehension of suspects.
- Collaborate with the Manager of Safety and Security and Public Safety Supervisor’s to identify trends as well as suspects and how to best deploy resources to accomplish desired results.
- Aid in the review and classification of security incidents.
- Responds to and investigates security incidents.
- Submits daily reports of all security activities and submits incident reports.
- Maintains contact with Dispatch via 2-way radio throughout shift.
- Coordinates with other third-party agencies as needed to provide resources to the riding community.
- Performs other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
