Port Authority is seeking full-time Transit Police Officers. A Transit Police Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety of Port Authority customers, staff and property throughout the areas it serves. Officers must enforce all local, state and federal laws on and around our transit system.

Essential Functions

• Acts in accordance with rules, regulations, and procedures as a sworn police officer of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. • Knows all areas of Allegheny County and is able to respond to those areas in a timely manner. • Be present at daily roll call, as required, properly uniformed and equipped; receive orders, details, etc.; proceed to assignment by the most direct route immediately following roll call. • Investigate all suspicious persons and activity within sector as pertains to Port Authority.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED. • Valid PA Driver’s License. • Current Act 120 certification or candidate must successfully pass the Act 120 certification test prior to an interview. • Successful completion of administered written Police Officer exam. • Successful completion of administered fitness exam. • Basic clerical skills. • Ability to observe and analyze situations objectively and respond appropriately. • Ability to handle emotionally charged situations. • Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations. • Professional and effective communication skills to include: • Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner. • Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions. • Successfully complete/maintain the following required training: • Yearly firearm qualifications with a department authorized firearm. • Maintain Basic First Aid and CPR/AED Certification. • Yearly mandatory in-service training. • Job specific training, as required. • Ability to work various shifts, pass days, weekends/holidays, as required. • This a Safety-Sensitive position subject to all testing provisions under the Drug and Alcohol Policy, including random drug and alcohol testing. The person selected for this position may be required to be tested prior to being awarded the job.

Preferred Attributes

Salary

3955-3955/Year    

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