MTA Entry-Level Police Officer

About the role

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is seeking Entry Level Police Officers to serve on its bus, metro, light rail, and MARC Train/Commuter Bus Systems.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing laws, rules, and regulations
• Performing safety and security duties
• Patrolling in motor vehicles or on foot
• Responding to trespassers and suspicious persons
• Directing vehicular traffic and enforcing parking regulations
• Issuing verbal and written warnings or issuing summonses and making arrests
• Investigating accidents and criminal acts
• Writing clear and accurate accident and/or unusual incident reports
• Responding to disturbances and emergencies
• Rendering emergency first aid
• Transporting suspects in State vehicles
• Participating in additional training as required

Qualifications

• Age/Citizenship: At least 20 ½ years of age and a citizen of the United States
• High School Diploma or GED
• Selection Process: Written Examination, Physical Agility Test, Oral Interview, Background Investigation, Polygraph Examination, Medical Examination

Requirements

• A recent copy of your non-certified total driving record from the MVA
• A photocopy of your current Driver's License

Benefits

An attractive retirement and benefits package is provided. Salary starts at $58,758.00 and increases upon graduation from the academy.

Schedule

Details on the schedule are not specified in the posting.

Pay

Salary starts at $58,758.00 and increases upon graduation from the academy.

Benefits

An attractive retirement and benefits package is provided. Details on specific benefits are not specified in the posting.