Transit Police Sergeant

RTD•Rock Hill, SC

3d•$77,437 - $109,380

About The Position

This position is responsible for the supervision of the activities of Transit Police Officers engaged in law enforcement and general police services for the organization. This is a safety sensitive position subject to the rules and regulations of the RTD Drug and Alcohol Policy and is an armed sworn position under CRS 16-2.5-146.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, management, criminal justice or related field preferred.
A minimum of five years of full-time experience in law enforcement with a municipal police department or county sheriff’s office in a patrol function, or as an RTD Transit Police Officer, or a combination of both.
Current licensure and certification through Colorado P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) or ability to obtain a provisionary Colorado P.O.S.T certificate and successfully graduate from an abbreviated refresher academy.
Proficient in all aspects of the investigations process.
Proficient of the criminal justice system; includes 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.
OR: An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities.

Responsibilities

Provides oversight of special assignments and assists in the planning and deployment of resources.
Enforces Colorado State law through observation, patrol, citations and arrests, as needed.
Supervises and oversees the activities of police officers engaged in law enforcement and general police services, and makes first-line supervisory decisions.
Responds to calls for police service when the incident necessitates the presence of management.
Assists with training, developing, evaluating, and counseling of subordinate personnel in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Interfaces with local law enforcement authorities located within the organization's service area.
Prepares a variety of reports for management review and conducts security-related training programs for employees, contractors and other transportation workers.
Reviews incident reports involving employees; investigates and resolves incidents; prepares written responses.
All job-related duties as assigned.