Sergeant - Administration / Transit Operations - Metropolitan Transportation Authority : Job Details

Position at MTA Headquarters

INTERNAL JOB POSTING - ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE MTA POLICE DEPARTMENT

Job Title: Request for Consideration - Sergeant, Admin/ Transit Operations

Dept/Div: MTA Police Department/ Transit Operations Division

Supervisor: Commanding Officer or Executive Officer, Transit Operations Division

Location: Various Locations

Hours: Four (4) tours of ten hours, 16 minutes, with three (3) consecutive rest days or three (3) tours of 12 hours, 20 minutes, with four (4) consecutive rest days with a giveback day every third week.

Summary:

The Department is seeking qualified Members from the rank of Sergeant who are interested in being assigned to an administrative position for the Transit Operations Division. The supervisor will be responsible for assisting and managing the Subway Safety Unit, Fare Evasion detail, SCOUT program, End of Line initiative, and other NYCT subway initiatives. The supervisor will provide varied support to the Transit Operations Commanding Officer and Executive Officer.

Responsibilities:

* Maintain various weekly spreadsheets for the subway initiatives.

* Oversee day to day operations, coordinate redeployments as necessary.

* Maintain and file student MetroCard confiscation sheets.

* Review and investigate use of force incidents, service-related injury, prisoner injury, and civilian complaints relative to the subway initiatives.

* Attend interagency meetings representing the department.

* Coordinate joint operations with outreach partners and outside police entities.

* Maintain weekly data from initiatives.

* Prepare weekly slides for Operations call.

* Perform data entry and audit records on the MTA PD Intranet.

* Provide administrative support and perform other duties as assigned for the Commanding Officer or Executive Officer.

Qualifications:

Qualified Sergeants must, at a minimum, have the following qualifications/requirements to be considered for appointment.

* A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Sergeant with the MTA Police Department required.

* Minimum one (1) year Transit Operations experience preferred.

* Minimum of fifteen (15) years of law enforcement experience preferred.

* Prior Transit Operations administrative experience preferred.

* Proficiency in preparing reports.

* Highly motivated and organized.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office.

* Strong written and communication skills.

* Be willing and able to attend meetings at the direction & discretion of the Commanding and Executive Officers.

* Advanced communication skills including, but not limited to, being able to interact with transit agency representatives.

Other Information:

Interested employees who meet the above-listed qualifications will be invited to participate in a panel interview. Candidates should understand that they are not guaranteed an assignment in the Transit Operations Division, even if they meet each of the above qualifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members to apply.