Lateral - Senior Transit Police Officer

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking an armed, sworn Peace Officer to join the Department of Public Safety. The role involves enforcing laws, conducting investigations, and supporting daily metro operations with minimal supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a college degree option, and a CA POST Basic Certificate for lateral officers. Travel and training duties may apply, with a rolling interview schedule.

Qualifications

• Three years of relevant experience in law enforcement or public safety.
• Valid California POST Basic Certificate required for lateral Peace Officers.
• Must pass enhanced background investigation and medical evaluation.
• Safety-sensitive position with drug and alcohol testing under FTA regulations.

Responsabilités

• Conduct advanced patrol operations focusing on crime prevention and public safety.
• Respond to emergencies, assess situations, and take enforcement actions as needed.
• Enforce agency, city, county, state, and federal laws and ordinances.
• Coordinate investigations and provide testimony in court as required.
• Deliver training and mentorship to officers; ensure regulatory compliance.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Oral & written communication

Observation

Training facilitation

Formation

High school graduate

GED or equivalent

College degree (any)

Description du poste

Disclaimer: Lateral applicants must have current or former police officer experience to be considered. Applicants interested in joining law enforcement may consider the entry-level position.

Under limited supervision, enforces applicable laws and ordinances to protect life and property; provides information and assistance to the public; conducts criminal investigations and participates in crime prevention and suppression activities; performs other public safety related duties as assigned independently with minimal supervision, and works collaboratively with personnel across divisions and units to support daily operations and ensure the vision, mission, and objectives of the Los Angeles Metro and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) are met. This is an armed, sworn classification.

May be assigned to training functions depending on the needs of the department. Appointment to training functions will provide a differential at the discretion of management.

Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are based on a rolling schedule, we encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

For recruitment questions related to Department of Public Safety (DPS), email [e-mail].

• 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
• Coordinates investigative activities with investigative and legal personnel, and provides testimony in court as required
• Leads 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
• Assists in the planning, development, and delivery of training programs aligned with Metro strategic goals and applicable policies and regulations
• Provides 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
• Supports the assessment and tracking of trainee performance, providing constructive feedback to enhance skills and professional development
• Provides mentorship and technical support to officers, contributing to improved performance and operational consistency

May be required to perform other related job duties

Education

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

Experience

• Three years of relevant experience in a related field such as law enforcement and/ or public safety required

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• Lateral Peace Officers must possess a valid California POST Basic Certificate and be currently or previously employed as a full-time salaried Peace Officer in the State of California
• Out of state sworn Peace Officers will be required to obtain a CA POST Basic Certificate and California State Driver’s License within a specified time and must be currently employed as a full-time salaried Peace Officer in the United States
• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License and have a satisfactory driving record
• Must remain firearm qualified
• Must pass enhanced background investigation, psychological evaluation, and medical examination
• Positions in this job classification are considered safety-sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations

Knowledge

• 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

Skill

• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, recommending solutions, and taking immediate action as necessary
• Thinking critically and making sound decisions
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Observing and reporting
• Planning and facilitating training sessions

Ability

• Observe and accurately recall places, names, faces and incidents
• Understand and follow oral and written directions