Police Officer - Right of Way Task Force

Job ID: 10669

Business Unit: MTA Headquarters

Location: New York, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department: Police Manhttn D5 GCT

Date Posted: Feb 21, 2025

Description

INTERNAL JOB POSTING - ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE MTA POLICE DEPARTMENT

Job Title: Request for Consideration – Police Officer, Right of Way Task Force

Dept/Div: Eastern/Southern Regions & Northern Region

Supervisor: Lieutenant

Location: Eastern/Southern Regions & Northern Region

Hours: Four, ten (10) hour and sixteen (16) minute tours, with Friday, Saturday, and Sunday or Saturday, Sunday, Monday as rest days.

Summary:

The MTA Police Department is seeking applications from qualified Members currently in the rank of Police Officer who are interested in being considered for assignment in the Right of Way Task Force .

Responsibilities:

Typical tasks that are performed in the Right of Way Task Force include but are not limited to:

• Research patterns and trends affecting the ROW.

• Recommend measures to mitigate risks along the ROW.

• Collaborative efforts with MNR /LIRR to correct conditions of mutual concern.

• Homeless Outreach and effort with other agencies.

• Preparation and enactment of mitigation action plans.

Qualifications:

Interested members must possess the following qualifications/requirements to be considered for th is position:

• Must have completed at least three (3) years of time as an MTA Police Officer at the time of appointment to the position.

• Must have good working knowledge of the existing MTA Police Department Manual and applicable state laws.

• Must possess good communication skills.

• Must have strong working knowledge of LIRR, MNRR and SIRT territories.

• Strong computer skills including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office are preferred.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task is required for the position.

• Must be able to work with others as a team.

• Be self-motivated and goal-oriented and possess a good work ethic.

• Must be willing to work in a variety of environments, including challenging terrain and adverse weather conditions.

  Please note that the above are minimum requirements and do not include all of the considerations the Department will take into account during the selection process.

  Other Information

  Interested employees who meet the eligibility requirements will be invited to participate in a panel interview.

• Candidates should understand that they are not guaranteed an assignment with the Right of Way Task Force, even if they meet each of the above qualifications.

• Candidates who have substantiated discipline/suspension or who have a documented history of lateness or absenteeism not related to sickness or work injury may be removed from the interview consideration or consideration from the position.

  Equal Employment Opportunity

  MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

  The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members to apply.