Transit Police Officer - Recruit
About the role
This position is responsible for investigating and documenting incidents for criminal prosecution and/or referral to management, and the security of employees, patrons, bus and rail systems, transit centers, Park-n-Rides, and special events. This is a safety sensitive position subject to the rules and regulations of the RTD Drug and Alcohol Policy and is an armed sworn position under CRS 16-2.5-146.
The RTD Transit Police Department operates a complex security model dedicated to providing a safe and secure transit system for our riders, employees, and the community. In this position, you will have the opportunity to directly impact the safety and security of RTD and its patrons by enforcing Colorado State law through observation and patrol. Working with Transit Police provides a unique chance to support a diverse community through assignments to mobile patrol and foot patrols of properties, trains, buses, and special events. The transit police jurisdiction encompasses nearly 2,400 square miles, operating in eight counties and 40 cities across the Denver Metro region.
Responsibilities
- Enforcing Colorado State law through observation and patrol
- Performing investigations relating to theft, violence in the workplace, crimes on RTD property, and crimes against patrons and employees
- Processing crime scenes and performing evidence collection and analysis
- Performing comprehensive facility and counterterrorism threat and vulnerability analyses of the organization's properties and special events
- Providing comprehensive written reports, procedures and implementation plans to protect employees, patrons, facilities, and equipment
- Completing citations and arrests as needed
- Conducting security-related training programs for employees, contractors and other transportation workers especially in the area of counter-terrorism activities
- Reviewing incident reports involving employees, investigating and resolving incidents, and preparing written responses
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Completed High School Diploma or GED
- Must be 21 years of age at time of hire
- Must be able and willing to attend a POST accredited police academy
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
- Ability to use sound judgment
- Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including afternoon and overnight shifts, weekends and holidays
- Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License
Preferred
- An associate degree in business, public administration, management, criminal justice or related field preferred
- Current licensure and certification through Colorado P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training)
- Proficient in all aspects of the investigations process
- Familiarity with the workings of the criminal justice system; including federal, state, and local law enforcement regulations
- An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities
Career progression
Based on job performance, experience, education and position availability the next step on the career map for this position may be: Transit Police Corporal or Sergeant.
Pay
- Salary Step Scale P05: $35.81/hourly – Academy recruit and Field Training phase, non-POST certified
- PO4: $38.56/hourly – Completion of first full year or CO POST certified at time of hire
- PO3: $41.17/hourly – Completion of second full year
- PO2: $44.08/hourly – Completion of third full year
- PO1: $55.10/hourly – Completion of fourth full year
Police Officer Trainees: Candidates who are hired may be sent to a state certified law enforcement academy. Upon successful completion, the trainee will still need to complete a field training program and will not move to PO2 until completion of this training.
Schedule
Flexible schedule including afternoon and overnight shifts, weekends and holidays.
Selection process
- Submittal of a complete application to RTD Careers Page
- Completion of online skills assessment
- Completion of Physical Agility Course
- In person or virtual oral board
- Background check, CVSA, psychological evaluation, drug screen, and medical evaluation