TRANSIT POLICE OFFICER

About the role

The role involves engaging in activities necessary to ensure public safety, law enforcement, security, and crime prevention. Duties may be performed under stressful or life-threatening circumstances or require physical restraint of others.

Responsibilities

• Performs patrol activities and related tasks such as vehicle and foot patrols, traffic control, security checks, crowd control, and assisting persons in distress (including providing emergency medical care).
• Carrries out apprehension and arrest procedures; issues warnings and citations; investigates accidents, complaints, and incidents; preserves crime scenes and gathers evidence; testifies in court.
• Operates communications equipment and police vehicles; follows procedures regarding the use of firearms and the use of force; maintains equipment in excellent working order.
• Prepares and submits accurate police reports; successfully completes all training requirements; conforms to the Police Services Dress Code.
• Communicates with and aids the public; answers questions; responds to complaints or problems in a tactful and diplomatic manner.
• Strives to meet MARTA Police Services goals to provide for a customer-oriented, safe, and secure system.
• Acquires and demonstrates knowledge of federal regulations, local ordinances, state law, and MARTA Police emergency and safety procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, including Transit Ambassador assignments.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be a United States Citizen
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License
• Candidates with a high school education will be paid Step 1 rate
• Candidates with two years of college or an Associate's degree will be paid Step 2 rate
• Candidates with a Bachelor's degree or higher level of education will be paid Step 3 rate
• Passes all tests related to the position, including a Background Investigation to include criminal history records check, Computer Voice Stress Test and credit check.
• Passes physical examination, including drug screening and psychological testing.

Qualifications

• New employees without a current certificate of compliance issued by the State of Georgia (POST) will begin their six-month probationary period upon successful completion of POST certification training course.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

$29.33- $41.72

Schedule

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