Transit Safety & Security Specialist

Police; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Albuquerque Police Department is seeking candidates for a Transit Safety Officer to enforce safety at City transit facilities and vehicles. The role involves patrols, crowd control, and responding to incidents to protect public safety.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and 2 years in security or related fields. A valid NM driver’s license and COP within six months are expected, with training at the Transit Safety Academy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) years of security, customer service, or parking operations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide transit safety services for assigned City facilities and vehicles; conduct periodic patrols by foot, bicycle or vehicle to ensure safe practices and environments are maintained on facility grounds, on city property or in city vehicles.
• Provide crowd and traffic control as needed in and around City transit property and vehicles.
• Respond to calls for service and reports of crimes in progress; call for emergency medical or police services as needed; assist law enforcement agencies as needed.
• Conduct preliminary investigations to determine if a crime has been committed; determine whether further action is warranted; document incidents and prepare reports.
• May conduct periodic fire and safety hazard inspections of Transit City facilities; develop recommendations for enhancing safety and security precautions.
• May monitor and operate a security computer system; inspect and verify property and/or vehicles entering and leaving facilities.
• Provide general assistance to the public; receive and document all lost and found articles; respond to and resolve inquiries.
• Prepare a variety of reports regarding transit safety enforcement activities.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Albuquerque Police Department is seeking candidates for a Transit Safety Officer to enforce safety at City transit facilities and vehicles. The role involves patrols, crowd control, and responding to incidents to protect public safety.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and 2 years in security or related fields. A valid NM driver’s license and COP within six months are expected, with training at the Transit Safety Academy.