Transit Code Compliance Inspector – Enforce Rules & Safety

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free transit pass for you and family

On-site gym

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness you’re

Paid time off

Career training

Job summary

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) seeks Code Compliance Inspectors to enforce transit system ordinances and ensure passenger safety across properties, trolleys, buses and stations. The role includes unannounced fare inspections, incident reporting, and potential court testimony, with a 4x10 hour shift structure and possible bike patrol assignments.

The position requires a high school diploma, California driver’s license, and POST 832 PC training within the first year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Complete POST 832 PC Certified Course in Laws of Arrest within the first year of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license.
• Familiarity with the California Criminal Justice system is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Enforces safety on MTS properties, vehicles and stations.
• Enforces MTS Ordinances, Penal, Public Utility, Health and Safety, and DMV codes.
• Performs unannounced fare inspections on board trains and in fare zones.
• Prepares incident/arrest reports and testifies in court when subpoenaed.
• Works a 4 day/10 hour per day schedule; bike patrol may be assigned.

Skills

Policy enforcement

English writing

Interpersonal skills

Diplomacy

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Transit Watch

Job description

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) seeks Code Compliance Inspectors to enforce transit system ordinances and ensure passenger safety across properties, trolleys, buses and stations. The role includes unannounced fare inspections, incident reporting, and potential court testimony, with a 4x10 hour shift structure and possible bike patrol assignments.

The position requires a high school diploma, California driver’s license, and POST 832 PC training within the first year.