Transit Police Sergeant

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority•Los Angeles, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises and performs field, traffic, investigative and other police duties while directing, and managing Transit Police Officers in the enforcement of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations and provides technical assistance to subordinates and department staff. This is an armed sworn classification. Some assignments may be assigned to coordinate recruitment activities focusing primarily on recruiting Police Officers or assisting in facilitating training programs. May be assigned to training functions depending on the needs of the department.

Requirements

Two years of relevant experience performing peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property
Must possess a valid Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Intermediate Certificate
Must remain firearm qualified
Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License and have a satisfactory driving record
Must pass enhanced background investigation, psychological evaluation, and medical examination

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Public Administration or a related field

Responsibilities

Plans, directs and reviews staff and activities during an assigned shift or in an assigned function
Assists in developing goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards
Implements and enforces ordinances, rules and regulations to meet and further departmental goals
Oversees and assists subordinates in the completion of preliminary investigations of crimes committed
Works closely with other local, state and federal agencies
Performs duties and responsibilities consistent with the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
Communicates and interprets policies and procedures to subordinates
Monitors the training and professional development of assigned staff
Ensures that subordinates respond to calls for service
Performs varied police duties relating to the enforcement of law, investigation and prevention of crime, patrol, traffic control and community information
Presents sworn testimony in court
Provides assistance to Metro staff and Department of Public Safety staff
Prepares and reviews a variety of reports, records, correspondence and other written materials
Represents the agency in meetings with other law enforcement agencies, professional, business and community organizations and the public
Handles patron inquiries and community complaints
Provides training to newly hired Officers
Conducts preliminary and follow up investigations
Interviews witnesses and suspects to obtain information for reports and investigations
Monitors developments related to community public safety procedures, techniques and equipment; recommends policy, procedural and equipment improvements
Assists in recruitment, testing, hiring, and training of assigned personnel
Develops recruitment strategies and collaborates with other departments involved in the hiring process to plan and organize recruitments in the Police Department
Oversees recruiting outreach efforts to expand and attract a diverse pool of Police Department applicants
Provides guidance and support to new officers during the onboarding process
Plans, develops and facilitates training programs in accordance with Metro’s strategic goals and all applicable rules and regulations
Provides classroom training to new officers to ensure they are adequately trained and prepared for their roles
Delivers refresher and compliance training to existing officers
Assesses and tracks the progress of trainees, and provides feedback to enhance performance and development