MTA Special Police Officer

Maryland Department of Transportation • Baltimore City, MD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is recruiting an MTA Special Police Officer (MTASPO). The MTA Special Police Officer (MTASPO) is the full-performance level of unarmed law enforcement personnel responsible for conducting security patrol and monitoring across all MTA transit system modes, facilities, administrative buildings, and other MTA owned properties. The MTASPO is commissioned by the State of Maryland and granted law enforcement authority limited to MTA owned or controlled properties and revenue fleet. The position supports the MTA Police Force in accordance with MDOT MTA rules, regulations, policies, governing State and Federal laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME Local 1859. Employees in this classification do not supervise. Employees in this classification receive supervision from a Police Supervisor or other designated official.

Requirements

• Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate or a General Education Diploma (GED).
• One (1) year of experience performing the duties at the MTA Special Police Officer Trainee level.
• Employees will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
• Employees must possess and maintain Maryland State Police Special Police Officer Certification.

Responsibilities

• Patrol transit facilities and maintain visible security presence – this involves conducting routine patrols of stations, platforms, bus loops, rail cars, and MTA properties to deter crime, identify hazards, and maintain a safe environment.
• Monitor, observe, and report safety or security incidents – this involves observing and promptly reporting criminal activity, threats, disturbances, and hazardous conditions to sworn MTA Police Force (MTAPF) Officers or dispatch.
• Assist sworn MTAPF Officers during calls for service – this involves supporting sworn officers by helping secure scenes, maintain perimeters, providing crowd control, gathering information, and assisting during emergencies.
• Support special events, seasonal operations, and surge deployments – this involves proving assistance during large events, holiday periods, or operational surges requiring increased security presence.
• Attend required trainings, briefings, and administrative meetings – this involves participating in mandatory training, refresher courses, and safety briefings to maintain readiness and compliance.
• Respond to emergencies and assist in crisis situations.
• Operate police equipment such as body worn cameras, handheld devices, portable two-way radio communication systems, fare enforcement tools and electronic fare verification devices, and personal protective equipment (PPE), etc.
• Provide customer assistance and public engagement in accordance with MTA and MTA Police Force standards.
• Conduct fare enforcement support activities – this involves assisting with fare checks, monitoring fare compliance, reporting violations to sworn personnel, and observing evasion behaviors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED