Transit Police Officer
About The Position
The RTD Transit Police Department operates a complex security model dedicated to providing a safe and secure transit system for our riders, employees, and the community. In this position, you will have the opportunity to directly impact the safety and security of RTD and its patrons by enforcing Colorado State law through observation and patrol, performing investigations relating to theft, violence in the workplace, crimes on RTD property, and crimes against patrons and employees, processing crime scenes and performing evidence collection and analysis, performing comprehensive facility and counterterrorism threat and vulnerability analyses of the organization’s properties and special events, and providing comprehensive written reports, procedures and implementation plans to protect employees, patrons, facilities, and equipment. Completing citations and arrests as needed. Other duties as required. Working with Transit Police provides a unique chance to support a diverse community through assignments to mobile patrol and foot patrols of properties, trains, buses, and special events. The transit police jurisdiction encompasses nearly 2,400 square miles, operating in eight counties and 40 cities across the Denver Metro region. While working with Transit Police, you will also have specific opportunities to support you fellow RTD employees through conducting security-related training programs for employees, contractors and other transportation workers especially in the area of counter-terrorism activities, and reviewing incident reports involving employees, investigating and resolving incidents, and preparing written responses. All job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must possess a valid Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training certification or Colorado Provisional POST Certified
- Completed High School Diploma or GED
- Must be 21 years of age at time of hire
- Proficient in all aspects of the investigations process
- Familiarity with the criminal justice system; including federal, state, and local law enforcement regulations
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
- Ability to use sound judgment
- Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including afternoon and overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays
- Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License
Nice To Haves
- An associate degree in business, public administration, management, criminal justice or related field is preferred OR: An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities.
Responsibilities
- Enforcing Colorado State law through observation and patrol
- Performing investigations relating to theft, violence in the workplace, crimes on RTD property, and crimes against patrons and employees
- Processing crime scenes and performing evidence collection and analysis
- Performing comprehensive facility and counterterrorism threat and vulnerability analyses of the organization’s properties and special events
- Providing comprehensive written reports, procedures and implementation plans to protect employees, patrons, facilities, and equipment
- Completing citations and arrests as needed
- Conducting security-related training programs for employees, contractors and other transportation workers especially in the area of counter-terrorism activities
- Reviewing incident reports involving employees, investigating and resolving incidents, and preparing written responses
Benefits
- RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits (RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
