Entry - Level Transit Police Officer

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County. This role enforces laws and ordinances, protects life and property, provides information and assistance to the public, conducts criminal investigations, crime prevention and suppression; performs other public safety related duties as assigned, and collaborates with personnel assigned to other divisions and units within the Department and within the agency to ensure the vision, mission, and objectives of the Los Angeles Metro and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) are met. This is an armed, sworn classification.

Requirements

Be a high school graduate, or Pass the General Education Development (GED) test or other high school equivalency test approved by the CDE, or Have attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited college or approved institution (GC 1031)
Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License and have a satisfactory driving record
Candidates need to be 20 ½ to apply and attend the academy and need to be 21 at the time of swearing in (GC 1031.4)
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law and be free from disqualifying felony convictions (GC 1029)
Must pass enhanced background investigation, psychological evaluation, and medical examination.
Successfully completes all required academic, physical, and practical training at a P.O.S.T.-certified Police Academy
Participates in the Field Training Officer (FTO) program and applied learned skills in real-world assignments under supervision
Basic law enforcement terminology and concepts
Techniques for dealing with varied groups of people
Standard record keeping and report writing procedures and techniques
Recruiting theories, principles and practices
Principles, techniques and methods used in the police background investigation process
Research and report preparation methods
Basic theories, principles, and practices of training program development
Analyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and taking immediate action as necessary
Observing and reporting
Thinking critically and making sound decisions
Communicating effectively orally and in writing
Planning and facilitating training sessions
Observe and accurately recall places, names, faces and incidents
Understand and follow oral and written directions
Interpret and apply complex laws, procedures and policies
Communicate via two-way radio effectively using standard law enforcement radio codes
Drive a motor vehicle safely
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those in the course of work
Write accurate reports of incidents
Handle firearms in a safe and proper manner
Use verbal and tactical strategies to de-escalate situation
Lift and carry equipment and boxes weighing up to 50 pounds
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Interpret and apply rules, regulations, general orders and policies
Maintain confidentiality
Exercise independent judgement

Nice To Haves

One year of relevant experience in a related field such as security, law enforcement, or public safety is preferred

Responsibilities

Sets an example for, and re-enforces, high standards of leadership, professionalism, collaboration, employee wellness and safety, respect for members of the public and fellow employees, accountability, and adherence to organizational values
Patrols a designated area in a radio vehicle, on foot, or on a fixed post, to protect life and property, prevent and deter crime
Responds to suspicious activities and answers emergency calls for services
Enforces agency, city, county codes, or state and federal laws and ordinances.
Assists in settling disputes, calms angry patrons, and provides crowd direction and control
Prepares presentations to community and employee groups regarding personal safety and criminal activities
Gathers evidence, interviews victims, witnesses and suspects from incident scenes and collects documents, and prepares evidence for court
Prepares affidavits for arrest and/or search warrants, files criminal complaints, and coordinates investigative activities with other law enforcement agencies
Transports prisoners to booking facilities and processes them
Maintains accurate records and writes incident and crime reports
Works with investigative and legal personnel and presents testimony in court
Enforces fares and code of conduct regulations
Serves warrants and subpoenas