LATERAL - SENIOR TRANSIT POLICE OFFICER

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Conducts advanced patrol operations in assigned areas, focusing on crime prevention, public safety, and community trust-building
• Responds to suspicious activity and emergency calls, independently assessing situations and taking appropriate enforcement or safety actions
• Enforces applicable agency, city, county, state, and federal laws and ordinances
• Manages and resolves conflicts, calms volatile situations, and provides crowd direction and control during incidents and events
• Conducts community outreach and delivers presentations to community and employee groups on safety, crime prevention, and enforcement initiatives
• Conducts complex evidence collection and documentation at incident scenes; interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects; and prepares evidence for court
• Collaborates with investigative and legal personnel, and provides testimony in court as required
• Led enforcement of fare compliance and conducts regulations, including enforcement operations and follow-up investigations
• Prepares affidavits for arrest and/or search warrants, files criminal complaints, and coordinates with other law enforcement agencies on investigative matters
• Transports and processes prisoners to booking facilities, ensuring compliance with custody procedures and safety protocols
• Maintains accurate records and prepares detailed incident and crime reports, ensuring documentation meets legal and departmental standards
• Serves warrants and subpoenas in accordance with agency procedures and legal requirements
• Affords operational support and training assistance to new officers, ensuring they meet performance expectations and are prepared for field assignments
• Delivers refresher and compliance training to existing personnel to maintain operational readiness and regulatory compliance
• Provides mentorship and technical support to officers, contributing to improved performance and operational consistency

Requirements

• Three years of relevant experience in a related field such as security, law enforcement, or public safety is preferred
• May be required to perform other related job duties

Qualifications

• Be a high school graduate, orPass the General Education Development (GED) test or other high school equivalency test approved by the CDE, orHave attained a two-year, four-year, or advanced degree from an accredited college or approved institution (GC 1031)

Skills

• Knowledge of basic law enforcement terminology and concepts
• Techniques for dealing with varied groups of people
• Standard record keeping and report writing procedures and techniques
• Research and report preparation methods
• 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

Benefits

No specific benefits mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

The pay range for this position is TBD.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is TBD.