Police Officer

Responsibilities and Specific Duties

• Enforces federal and state statutes, and county and municipal ordinances within the METRO service area. 
• Responds promptly and safely to calls for service from the Communications Section.
• Protects METRO employees, property, and patrons from criminal offenses.
• Patrols bus routes and light rail corridor, including boarding areas as assigned; conducts fare inspections/enforcement as assigned. 
• Patrols all METRO owned facilities and other properties as assigned.
• Apprehends persons committing offenses associated with calls for service or investigations conducted, working in uniform or in plainclothes, as appropriate.
• Initiates actions to safely facilitate traffic mobility, such as directing traffic or removing road hazards.
• Conducts preliminary investigations of offenses committed within the METRO service area.
• Maintains evidence chain of custody pursuant to the arrest and processing of offenders.
• Ensures that all documentation is completed for the arrest and processing of offenders.
• Develops good working relationships with municipal, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
• Patrols HOV and/or HOT lanes and diamond lanes; requests services of wreckers as required. 
• Renders aid and remains on scene at accidents to maintain safety of motorists and others until appropriate response units arrive.
• Uses computers and appropriate software in office and police vehicle environments to enter daily activity data and prepare reports.
• Responsible for knowledge of and compliance with the policies and procedures of METRO and all General Orders, policies, procedures of the METRO Police Department.
• Provides excellent customer service to METRO internal and external customers.
• Applies SMS (Safety Management System) methods and principles in daily routine and supports all aspects of the agency’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP).
• Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Pay Range: $60,800 -$79,700