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Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department

Are you looking for a satisfying career in law enforcement with a growing department? Then become one of the highly dedicated and respected officers in New York and Connecticut.

The MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The deadline to apply for the MTA Police Officer position has expired. Anyone who has applied and paid the application fee will be receiving details on the examination by March 6, 2008, via email. Please check your email regularly, including your spam and junk mail.

Detailed Description of Job

MAJOR DUTIES

The MTA Police Department is an integral part of the mass transportation effort, and MTA Police Officers are visible protectors of life and property in the MTA transportation system. They are fully empowered officers under the NYS Public Authorities Law, are commissioned in the State of Connecticut, and provide full police services throughout the MTA system.

Utilizing community-based policing strategies, an MTA Police Officer is expected to enhance customer, tenant, and employee relations throughout the MTA system. Additionally, the Police Officer is responsible for protecting all properties, platforms, tracks, and surroundings, as well as storage and maintenance facilities designated by the MTA. The MTA’s goal is to increase ridership by providing a safe and friendly environment.

The Officer serves as a presence to help prevent crime and also to identify and arrest any offenders. Additionally, he/she serves as a key participant in all emergency situations, including evacuating trains and administering basic first aid. As a visible member of MTA, the Officer is also expected to act professionally and to be courteous to all those with whom they come in contact.

REQUIREMENTS (subject to change)

Application Process

Please note that passing one or more steps in the hiring process does not guarantee selection for further steps in the process.

BENEFITS

Benefits are governed by the current collective bargaining agreement.

PENSION CREDIT FOR PRIOR POLICE SERVICE

Police Officers with the MTA Police Department participate in the MTA 20-Year Police Retirement Program. Under the MTA Police Program, you will only receive pension credit for prior police service which can be transferred from the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System or from the New York City Police Pension Fund, subject to certain conditions, or you can purchase prior police service with the New York City Transit Authority Police Department.

PHYSICAL FITNESS SCREENING TEST

The Physical Fitness Screening Test will be administered using the Cooper Standard for Physical Fitness.

For a list of "Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQ's), click here.

Rev. 2/16/08

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