Transit Police Officer

Utah Transit Authority (UTA) - Salt Lake City, UT

Major Responsibilities

Patrols the total transit system, including facilities, within UTA service areas and provides a visible peace officer presence within those jurisdictions. Inspects passengers in the systems for proof of fare and provides assistance to transit patrons as necessary while always maintaining an active public safety presence. Monitors public behavior for violations of UTA ordinances and Utah law without direct supervision and exercises considerable discretion responding to specific situations in order to protect patrons and the public. Maintains general law and order, suppresses criminal activity and make arrests and complete case reports and civil as well as criminal citations. Testifies in court as needed and coordinates public safety activities with local law enforcement agencies. Assesses potential risk to public safety and recommends opportunities for loss prevention. May be assigned by UTA PD management to work in varied functional areas, including but not limited to: serving as a trainer in a limited area such as: defensive tactics, OC spray, Taser, firearms or other assignments as needed and required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This is a career-path position.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be Utah P.O.S.T. certified as a Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) as described within the limits of state statutes, or is currently certifiable as a Utah LEO prior to employment.
Must have a valid Utah driver's license. Must be a safe driver with no more than four (4) moving violations in the past three (3) years. Cannot have two (2) or more violations of driving under the influence of alcohol, any drug, or the combined influence of any alcohol or any drug within the last ten (10) years.
Must successfully pass a detailed comprehensive background investigation, FTA drug and alcohol screening, psychological and polygraph tests.
Must not have been convicted of a civil or criminal offense involving dishonesty, unlawful sexual conduct, physical violence, DUI or unlawful sale or possession of a controlled substance within the past five years.

EXPERIENCE:
Prior Police or customer service experience preferred, but not required. Must demonstrate superior interpersonal communication skills and be able to exercise discretion to assess and take appropriate steps to protect patrons and/or employees against potentially threatening situations. Officers will be required to carry a firearm and other duty equipment. Employment will be contingent on passing a psychological test, a polygraph test and a comprehensive employment background investigation. UTA management reserves the right to re-test for suitability of employment.

- OR -
An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. [UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]

Pay Rate: $19.16 - $28.457 per hour. This is a career ladder position.

Job Closing Date: February 29, 2016. A Hiring Roster may be used for up to 18 months from the job closing date.

Women and minorites are encouraged to apply

UTA property is designated as tobacco-free.

Pay Rate

19.16

Pay Type

Hourly

Posted: 30+ days ago

About Utah Transit Authority (UTA)

Utah Transit AuthorityMission StatementBoard of TrusteesAugust 24, 2005 "Utah Transit Authority strengthens and connects communities enabling individuals to pursue a fuller life with greater ease and convenience by leading through partnering, planning, an... more

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